AccessMyLibrary provides FREE access to over 30 million articles from top publications available through your library.
Create a link to this page
Copy and paste this link tag into your Web page or blog:
California Bill Would Let Customers Black Out Telemarketing Calls.
By Michelle Guido, San Jose Mercury News, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Sep. 6--SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Californians who don't want to pick up the phone and hear a sales pitch could pay a buck to bar such calls under a bill that has broad support but faces fierce opposition from the state's major telephone companies.
The controversial bill, carried by Sen. Liz Figueroa, D-Fremont, would fine telephone solicitors if they contact people who put themselves on the proposed "Do Not Call" list.
The telemarketing reform legislation, which has died in two previous sessions, faces a crucial test as soon as today in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
"Our citizens are saying `Please, please do something,' " Figueroa said. "Having the choice to be left alone in their own homes is not too much to ask."
- Pacific Bell Seeks Entry into Long-Distance Market.
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Fikes, Bradley J. July 16, 1998 700+ words
...to enter the long-distance market, Pacific Bell has listed 10 local business groups...Wednesday it has taken no position on Pacific Bell's request and is still studying the...Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, listed by Pacific Bell as a supporter, said it has not given...
- Pacific Bell Expands Internet Service to Bakersfield, Chico and Monterey
- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 10, 1998 700+ words
...performance. In August, Pacific Bell received "A...including: 24-Hour Call Failure Rate, Modem...Web Throughput. Pacific Bell was also recently...customers may call toll-free 1...which includes Pacific Bell Internet Services...
- Pacific Bell Links Infrastructure Improvement to Profitability.(Originated from...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Bank, David June 4, 1995 700+ words
...These are fees that Pacific Bell charges but that show...long-distance bill. Pacific Bell charges long-distance...time a long-distance call is made to or from its...of the cost of such calls. Pacific Bell made more than $2...
- Pacific Bell and IBM Simplify Computer Networks for Businesses.
- Press release article from: Business Wire June 10, 1996 700+ words
...belief in the alliance, Pacific Bell has entrusted its business...exciting opportunities with Pacific Bell, including the chance...information, customers can call 800/333-1900. ISSC...issc.ibm.com. Pacific Bell is a subsidiary of Pacific...
- Pacific Bell and IBM Alliance Promises LAN-Desktop Network Integration;...
- Press release article from: Business Wire June 10, 1996 700+ words
...telecommunications will enable IBM and Pacific Bell to drive the growth of...exciting opportunities with Pacific Bell, including the chance...information, customers can call 888/333-1900. ISSC...at www.issc.com. Pacific Bell is a subsidiary of Pacific...
- Pacific Bell Announces Personal Home Pages and New Local Access Points for Its...
- Press release article from: Business Wire August 29, 1997 700+ words
...of its service, Pacific Bell offers a "POP Calculator...feature that users can call before signing up...a local or toll call. When included...local numbers enable Pacific Bell to provide local...pacbell.net or call toll-free 800/708-INET (4638). Pacific Bell is a ...
- Pacific Bell Honored with Prestigious City of Angels Corporate Award from Mayor...
- Press release article from: Business Wire November 8, 2000 700+ words
...BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2000 Pacific Bell will be awarded the City of Angels...award to Lora Watts, president of Pacific Bell in Los Angeles, and Chuck Smith, president of Pacific Bell Network Services. "We are honored...
- Pacific Bell Chooses SoloPoint Product to Enhance Voice Mail Services
- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 14, 1997 700+ words
...program, and Pacific Bell's network of customer call centers across...California. Pacific Bell will offer...telephone calls," said...screen their calls. When you...Stentiford. About Pacific Bell Pacific Bell...provider of call management...