How reach US 1-800 from Canada?

esger · 07-05-2004, 01:44 AM

Hi,

I got a message on my answering machine from someone in USA. I only have his first name and a 1-800 number.

What I did not know is that I can't call back a 1-800 number in USA from Canada!! "The number cannot be reach..."

Bell Canada, which is the phone companie here, told me that it's impossible to reach a 1-800 in USA from Canada!? WTF?

I have try every reverse lookup on the web, but the number is not list.

So, I can't call back this guy!

Do you know a way to reach a US 1-800 phone number from Canada?

Thanks!

Steve

jstep · 07-05-2004, 08:21 AM

ip-relay.com

might work for ya

Lord · 07-05-2004, 10:09 AM

Wait, you called up bell-atlantic and they said they cant?

Demand that they dial it for you, because their damn liars if they cant

They can call their US counterpart then dial up the 1-800 number

esger · 07-05-2004, 10:51 AM

Lord : I called up Bell-Canada (0) and they said they can't!

They can't even give me the companie name that is using this number...

I'll try again...

Jstep : Thanks for the link, I'll probably need it! Is ip-relay really free?

Lord · 07-05-2004, 05:26 PM

i think their liers!!

ask them to connect you to Bell - USA

i'm sure they can do that, can't they?

jane118 · 07-05-2004, 05:30 PM

calling card

jroy · 07-05-2004, 05:32 PM

calling card numbers are usually 1-800 maybe not in canada though?

jane118 · 07-05-2004, 06:05 PM

not all 1800 number are not accessable from canada..only business who restrict business only to US can chose to not have calls from canada and canadian business can choose not to have calls from US..its just an option the company sets.

esger · 07-06-2004, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jane118
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not all 1800 number are not accessable from canada..only business who restrict business only to US can chose to not have calls from canada and canadian business can choose not to have calls from US..its just an option the company sets.

Thanks!

Well... So this guy doesn't know that his business use a US restrict 1800..

Anyways, If he really wants to contact me, my e-mail adress is show on my domains Whois...

Cow · 07-06-2004, 02:53 AM

Wait wait .. some carriers can route US 800 numbers. In fact, the only problem we've seen is when people tried dialing 866 numbers. The country codes for the US and Canada are the same .. its ONE. So, either he's using some kinda screwed up service or his number is 866*.

07-05-2004, 01:44 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
esger NamePros Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canada / Quebec Posts: 162	How reach US 1-800 from Canada? Hi, I got a message on my answering machine from someone in USA. I only have his first name and a 1-800 number. What I did not know is that I can't call back a 1-800 number in USA from Canada!! "The number cannot be reach..." Bell Canada, which is the phone companie here, told me that it's impossible to reach a 1-800 in USA from Canada!? WTF? I have try every reverse lookup on the web, but the number is not list. So, I can't call back this guy! Do you know a way to reach a US 1-800 phone number from Canada? Thanks! Steve __________________ Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCV.com)

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07-05-2004, 08:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
jstep www.SportsConvo.com Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,623	ip-relay.com might work for ya

07-05-2004, 10:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lord Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,358	Wait, you called up bell-atlantic and they said they cant? Demand that they dial it for you, because their damn liars if they cant They can call their US counterpart then dial up the 1-800 number

07-05-2004, 05:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lord Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,358	i think their liers!! ask them to connect you to Bell - USA i'm sure they can do that, can't they?

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Cow New Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 17	Wait wait .. some carriers can route US 800 numbers. In fact, the only problem we've seen is when people tried dialing 866 numbers. The country codes for the US and Canada are the same .. its ONE. So, either he's using some kinda screwed up service or his number is 866. __________________ \|\|-[* Unbeatable shared hosting ]-\|\|-[ Fast & friendly customer service]-\|\| http://www.reyox.net \|\| Ask about our 30 day trial! Reyox Communications LLC Call us toll-free today! 1-800-965-1808

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