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QUICKER, QUIETER OPERATION
Improvements brought about by the installation of the new Washington computerized call-switching system will mean Centel customers’ calls will go through faster and quieter than ever before. MUST DIAL ENTIRE NUMBER
Beginning May 27, Washington customers will have to dial the entire telephone number— not just part of it— when placing local calls. Unless all seven digits are dialed with the new system, calls can’t be completed.
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