Can't block caller ID in Massachusetts?

[Alan Horowitz]

> There are businesses that _only_ list their 800 numbers, and you can't
> find out the real phone number associated with them through directory
> assistance.

    I'll leave it to others to call such a joint and give their name, 
address, and credit card number to such an establishment.


> It's especially annoying when they've got an in-state or other non-nation-wide
> 800 number, or when you're calling from outside the US, especially when
> they're a business you'd like to be able to reach from anywhere, any time,
> like the travel agent your office uses

    Your straining my credulity to claim that you can't get ahold of the 
regular phone number of them.   Come on, are you 7 years old?




> And they may _only_ have
> the bank of phones that's got ANI service on it, and not have other phones.

   I don't think phone service is sold that way.