[natpalmer1776]

I try this anytime I get tired of a phone tree, works about half the time. Useful trick I picked up from someone twice my age and has paid dividends in time saved.

[WarOnPrivacy]

> I try this anytime I get tired of a phone tree

You're thinking of a corp phone system. I'm wondering whether carriers still do operators. If you pick up your phone and dial 0, what do you get?

[natpalmer1776]

I get a pre-recorded message telling me how to perform a collect call and who to contact for help with my specific carrier