This isn’t some startup scheme, I doubt very much it would be economical, but just curious other people would want this.
Ask HN: Would you be interested in using a VoIP system that has an operator?
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#4I mean strangers. It always leads to akward conversations. "If you can't spot the weirdo on the bus .. you're the weirdo." as Ted from HIHMYM would probably say.
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#5What might make more sense is more of a concierge. “Please, connect me to the Home Depot in Alren, TX.” They find the number, give options if there are some, and connect the call.
If I’ve already had to get the number to give to the operator, the value is gone.
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#6That seems much slower and more error prone than typing in the number. What might make more sense is more of a concierge. “Please, connect me to the Home Depot in Alren, TX.” They find the number, give options if there are some, and connect the call. If I’ve already had to get the number to give to the operator, the value is gone.
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#7That seems much slower and more error prone than typing in the number. What might make more sense is more of a concierge. “Please, connect me to the Home Depot in Alren, TX.” They find the number, give options if there are some, and connect the call. If I’ve already had to get the number to give to the operator, the value is gone.