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Baitball Blogger

(46,703 posts) Wed Jun 13, 2012, 12:19 PM Jun 2012

Or does it just ring on forever?

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What recording do you get when you dial a number that isn't assigned to anyone? (Original Post) Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 OP

I found a great list of the recordings. Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 #2

thanks Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 #4

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1. Usually a loud squeal and a recording that says "This number is no longer in service"

Wed Jun 13, 2012, 12:32 PM

Jun 2012

(46,703 posts)

2. I found a great list of the recordings.

Wed Jun 13, 2012, 12:39 PM

Jun 2012

Don't know if the site is safe, but the recordings were worth the risk.

http://www.payphone-directory.org/sounds.html

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3. we're sorry but the number you dialed is not in service, please check the number and try your call

Wed Jun 13, 2012, 12:51 PM

Jun 2012

again

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4. thanks

Wed Jun 13, 2012, 12:53 PM

Jun 2012

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5. "Thank you for calling the Dick Whacker Hot Line. Please enter your credit card number..."

Thu Jun 14, 2012, 05:57 PM

Jun 2012