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Network Challenge: Prepare for 800 database SWBT and other Bell operating companies are now in the middle of a huge job: to implement 800 database service. An FCC order requires the service to be operational on March 1,1993. To meet that deadline, SWBT network operations personnel have been working feverishly to complete installation and testing of common channel signaling (CCS). The implementation will be welcomed by the thousands of companies that use 800 numbers, according to Dan Winters, 800 database product manager. "National 800 database service will revolutionize how the toll-free industry operates," Winters said. "The most signif...

This file is for anyone who is interested in any of the European Networks or networks other than the ones in the USA. There are 80+ PDN's (Public Data Networks) worldwide. Many of these networks are accessible to hackers but un- fortunately, they also require an NUI (Network User Identifier) to use them at all. I will list some few choice nets that I think are good to mess with. Also, I will tell the exact format for logging into the network with an NUI. Although most of this information was obtained from tymnet, I feel this file will help others who don't know about "information" on tymnet or who are too lazy to look it up themse...

Exactly what are USOC codes? USOC codes are alphanumeric id's that Bell uses to identify all types of services and equipment. Not to be confused with CLEI (Common Language Equipment Identification) USOC is more or less a helpful guide to recognizing hundreds of services of different types and equipment as well. It is used by all departments in Bell but some departments have specific uses for it.. But before I go into detail about the USOC codes and their format, I would like to explain how they were formed and why. The need for standard codes to be used for telephone service brought about the development of Uniform Service Order Codes...

This file will give you an idea of what Bell will do in order to ensure security of their computer systems from all types of harm and destruction. This first Part covers Fire Controls. FIRE CONTROLS COMPUTER ROOM LOCATION A computer room should not be located immediately above, below, or adjacent to parking garages, loading docks, cafeterias, test laboratories, major power rooms or other potentially hazardous areas. For computer rooms located above the sixth floor, arrangements should be made with the local fire department to ensure that fire fighters can manage fire fighting equipment at floors 7 and above. COMPARTMENTATION Walls enclosi...

Im sure many of you have tried to SE the PBX dialup from a hospital. Its a well known fact that most big hospitals have them. This is not a new idea but an old one that is being revived for what its worth. Instead of calling up your local hospital and trying to get the dialup, why not make a call off the operator's lines... sound hard? no its not really that hard.. All you do is call up a hospital and speak to the switchboard attendant. First you might try posing as a Phone Co. official and SE info about her PBX equipment, extensions, what type of lines/trunks they have coming in and out. Then after that is accomplished, call up t...

The Conklin Instrument Corp. Model 323 Issue 2 All-Rate Digital Signal Zero Dataport (DSO-DP) with Secondary Channel is designed for use in the Digital Data System (DDS) network and in "DDS like" networks. This unit is designed to be installed in an AT&T Technologies D4 channel bank or SLC -96 subscriber loop carrier system shelf replacing the usual analog channel unit. Use of the unit provides a method of extending DDS service to a customer location from any serving central office having D4 channel banks or SLC-96 carrier systems connected via T-carrier facilities toward a DDS Hub Office. The Model 323 All-Rate DSO-DP provides the in...

Source Date:Feb 20, 1992 Those bulky paper bills large business customers receive from SWBT could be replaced by a single floppy disk. A trial of Bill Plus* service begins this week with 12 customers. Cramming all that billing information often filling several hundred pages_______On one diskette is a welcome change for many customers, said Kathy Stoplos, manager-systems support. "In researching customer billing needs, we discovered that some customers spend hours and in some cases days, manually keying our billing information into their computers," Stoplos said. "Bill Plus completely automates that function." SWBT plans to file tariffs fo...

Exactly what is trashing? Trashing is a term which describes the practice of individuals rummaging through a company's dumpster in hopes of finding printouts of computer dialups, logins and passwords. This is a great and probably the best way to access computers with useful data. Everybody Im sure already knew this.. But the first part was for beginners so they know whats up. There are certain guidelines to follow when going out on a trashing run. Select a target company or location . This is extremely easy as most companies addresses are in the phone book. Scope out the company or location . Drive to the location during the day and c...

()======================================() () () () CENTRAL OFFICE NEWS #1 () () () () () () ______ SOUTHWESTERN () () ! # ! ===== BELL () () !####! [ ] TELEPHONE () () !####! [ *] () () !====! [ ] () ========================================== Welcome to Central Office News! The purpose of this publication is to aid the experienced and informative hackers and phreaks as well as serve the newcomers a guide on how to succeed in the H/P Community without getting busted, ragged on, or being labelled LAME! In General, Im writing CON for all you HARDCORE hackers out there! Most of the articles will be taken from hardcopies. hahahaha Before...