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# Local phone service: You’d think I’d learn
- URL: https://www.dashhouse.com/200784local-phone-service-youd-think-id-learn-html/
- Published: 2007-08-04T18:32:25.000Z
- Updated: 2022-08-15T15:32:37.000Z
- Author: Darryl Dash
- Tags: Blog, Life, Quotes, #DashHouseCom, #wp

Ever since we could choose a home phone service provider, I’ve found myself beguiled by cheaper deals. You name it, I’ve probably tried it. And I’ve suffered through:

- bundles that include high-speed DSL service that doesn’t work
- echoes on the phone line, like we’re talking through a tunnel
- misspellings of my last name (is Dash really that hard to spell?)
- almost losing the phone number we’ve had for 17 years
- misplaced orders (the orders that got lost only took 15 minutes to make)

This morning I talked to someone who asked at the end of the call, “Have I answered all of your questions?” He seemed surprised when I said no, but it’s true. And sadly it’s almost what I expect now.

You’ve heard the definition of insanity: trying the same thing and expecting different results. Therefore, I’m insane when it comes to local phone service.

I’m in the middle of a nightmare with one service provider now, and if it doesn’t work, I promise you I’ll go back to Bell regardless of the price. And if I ever change again, I give you written permission to shoot me\*.

\*Permission applies to watergun or taser only. Consult your lawyer for legal advice before proceeding.