Here ya go: information straight from the Telecom Digest archives:

(http://mirror.lcs.mit.edu/telecom-archives/archives/new-readers/frequently.asked.question)

Q: How can I tell who my default carrier is (or which carrier belongs
   to a 10XXX+ code)?

A: In most areas of the U.S. and Canada, dial 1 700 555.4141 to get a
   recording indicating the default carrier. This should be a free call.
   From regular lines, dialing 10XXX + 1 700 555.4141 should yield the
   identifying recordings of other carriers in most cases. Note that
   some carriers are not available in all regions, and that some carriers
   do not set up a recorded identification message.

Dave LeVasseur, N0DL
Advanced Product Development Manager
Midcom, Inc.



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From:   John Combs[SMTP:[email protected]]
Sent:   Friday, October 11, 1996 8:15 AM
To:     [email protected]
Subject:        Telephone number for LD carrier ID?

I realize that this is slightly off-topic, but this is the best place I know
to ask this question...

Does anyone know the telephone number that one can dial in the U.S. that
will respond with an automated announcement of which long distance carrier
provides your service?  My boss is afraid that he has been "slammed" and he
wants to check which carrier his home line is currently defaulted to.

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