Your Opinion: Mediacom dropping people from phone book?

Dear Editor:

I received a letter from a friend, saying that she had wanted to call me, but I wasn't in the phone book. I looked, sure enough, I was not listed.

I called Mediacom to have that obvious error corrected. I was told that Mediacom was 'going Green,' our phone number could be obtained by going on line, or calling the operator. There are thousands of residential listings. Why not me? I ask your readers to check the book, to see if you are listed.

I am a senior, most of my friends are seniors. Sorry friends, but it's true. We do not go online for a phone number. I don't have, nor do I want a "smart phone." I use a phone to make calls, and a camera to take pictures. All I ask is: Mediacom, put my name and number in the book.

 

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