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Q: What do I need to access 468-TIME?
A: You can access 468-TIME from any telephone.
Q: What is the number to 468-TIME?
A: 468-TIME is the number. Just be sure to dial the area code 919.
the last four digits that spell the word TIME are 8463
(919-468-8463)
Q: How much does 468-TIME cost?
A: It's free for you, however I do still have to pay the costs of
providing
this service, so donations and sponsorship are greatly appreciated.
Q: I don't live in Cary, but I still want to use your service, is
this okay?
A: Yes. You don't have to be a Cary resident to access 468-TIME,
however, you should check with your operator to determine if this
will
be a local call for you. I will not reimburse any long-distance
charges.
Q: How long has 468-TIME been around?
A: 468-TIME was started on December 6, 2013.
Q: I sometimes get a busy signal, is this normal?
A: Due to the cost of phone lines, I can't currently afford to add
additional lines to handle heavy call-volume. Enough support from
kind people
like you can change this and allow for additional lines and
equipment. Also note that
during weather emergencies, you may encounter more busy signals than
normal.
Q: 468-TIME is not working, how can I report an outage?
A: you can report it by emailing 468time@furmannet.net or
via the 468-TIME Facebook page.
Q: Who are you?
A: 468-TIME is Cary, North Carolina's telephone time number.
I Matthew Furman am the operator of the line and I have been a
Cary resident since late-2007. You may read more about me
on my personal website www.furmannet.net
Q: Why did you create 468-TIME?
A: Because I am a telephone hobbyist and Cary did not have a
telephone time number, so I made one.
Q: Who is the voice on your telephone time line?
A: Originally, it was me, However as of April 11, 2014 when the
service was
upgraded to include weather and temperature the service is voiced by
Bruce Robertson at RTI Media. I wanted to make recordings myself,
but
it is too time consuming for me to do at this time. Maybe later!
Q: Do you really sit there all day and say the time on every call?
A: Umm. No. It's a recording.
Q: Sometimes I call 468-TIME, but the time info is missing, or the
forecast is wrong why does this happen?
A: It means I have temporarily lost my Internet connection.
My time equipment uses an Internet server to get it's info.
Try calling again in a few minutes and it should be working.
If this issue lasts for more than 10 minutes, contact me using the
email or Facebook link above.
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