Callers Getting Blocked on Your Teleclasses!

Did you know that callers have been getting blocked on your teleclasses? Well, if any of your callers use a cell phone, chances are they won't get through. Read on to see how you can change this.

A coaching friend of mine sent me the following text. Take action and send the FCC your complaint.

If you are a Cingular/AT&T, Qwest or Sprint customer and feel compelled to respond to their blocking your access to free conference calling services, you may file a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC):
http://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/cib/fcc475.cfm

For your convenience, nocostconference.com has offered the following text that you may copy and paste in the text window of the above link. After filling out the required information, you may choose from the following responses. Feel free to edit as you feel necessary:

For nonprofit services:

We have found that the blocking by the above-named long distance carrier is affecting our ability to function as a nonprofit organization. The long distance company is using its ability as a monopolizing carrier to drive competitive conference services out of t! he conferencing market. We find these services vital to our functioning as a nonprofit organization. These competitive conference solutions provide us with the ability to carry out needed services to all our patrons that we otherwise could not afford at the partners' of the long distance carriers rates. We find that there is no added advantage to use their partner services over competitive conference solutions that would justify their exorbitant rates. We respectfully request that the FCC look into this matter and order the long distance carrier above to cease its strong-arming of the competitive conference solutions that we find vital to our ability to carry out our much needed philanthropy. Thank you for your time.

For businesses:

We have found that the blocking by the above-named long distance carrier is affecting our ability to function as a business. The long distance company is using its ability as a monopolizing carrier to drive competitive conference services out of the conferencing market. We find that these service! s are necessary with their alternative pricing structure for us to operate as a business. We see no added benefit of using the long distance company's partners' pay for service which is usually at an exorbitant rate vs. the competitive solutions available. Our company would cease to be able to perform its functions if we are forced to change conferencing service models. We respectfully request that the FCC look into this matter and order the long distance carrier above to cease its strong-arming of the competitive conference solutions that we find vital to our ability to carry out our daily business. Thank you for your time.

Thank you to Michael Port, Book Yourself Solid, author, speaker and trainer extraordinaire!

With Gratitude,
Michelle Ulrich, Chief Villager & President