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Area code 710

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Re: Area code 710

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I have a GETS account that uses this area code. You are given a credit card sized reference card with your PIN number to activate it.

There is also another service called WPS for cell phones where you get priority just by prefixing your number with *272, the only catch there is your specific phone needs to be enrolled.

Re: Area code 710

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post #3

I have a GETS account that uses this area code. You are given a credit card sized reference card with your PIN number to activate it. There is also another service called WPS for cell phones where you get priority just by prefixing your number with *272, the only catch there is your specific phone needs to be enrolled.

Are you a fire/police chief or in command of some public safety entity?

Re: Area code 710

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I'm guessing don't try calling the number? Don't want to flood some poor government operator with internet trolls.

The Wikipedia page describes what happens when someone does call. I wonder if that was a priori knowledge or if the writer called to see what would happen and then shared his findings :P

Re: Area code 710

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post #3

I have a GETS account that uses this area code. You are given a credit card sized reference card with your PIN number to activate it. There is also another service called WPS for cell phones where you get priority just by prefixing your number with *272, the only catch there is your specific phone needs to be enrolled.

More info on Wireless Priority Service(WPS): https://www.fcc.gov/general/wireless-priority-service-wps

Re: Area code 710

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post #6

I'm guessing don't try calling the number? Don't want to flood some poor government operator with internet trolls.

The Wikipedia page describes what happens when someone does call. I wonder if that was a priori knowledge or if the writer called to see what would happen and then shared his findings :P

Hopefully the former, since the latter would be "original research" and therefore against Wikipedia policy ;)

Re: Area code 710

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post #3

I have a GETS account that uses this area code. You are given a credit card sized reference card with your PIN number to activate it. There is also another service called WPS for cell phones where you get priority just by prefixing your number with *272, the only catch there is your specific phone needs to be enrolled.

Are you a fire/police chief or in command of some public safety entity?

No, but I do work on what is considered critical infrastructure.

Re: Area code 710

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post #8
post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The Wikipedia page describes what happens when someone does call. I wonder if that was a priori knowledge or if the writer called to see what would happen and then shared his findings :P

Hopefully the former, since the latter would be "original research" and therefore against Wikipedia policy ;)

There's also no citation for that claim.
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