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lance4k

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#2207 8-Sep-2004 16:53
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Why can't Vodafone customers call 0900 numbers from there cellphones? And yes I know it uses a delayed billing system(says it on Vodafone's website), but in the USA they have prepaid phones and they can call 1-900 numbers and it works. Why can't Vodafone NZ do this?

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  #8383 9-Sep-2004 00:13
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I'm assuming its nothing more than a call bar placed on the prepay service to ensure that unpayble bills aren't raked up by unscrupulous people making calls with little or no credit. I dont if they will but i suppose it wouldnt hurt talking to 777 to see if they can remove the bar



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  #8552 14-Sep-2004 22:48
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It cannot work due to delayed billing and fraud. For the few who might use it, it's not worth operators the hassle. in the US I believe you have to "activate" and give some personal details. this might be a way to track down fraud.

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