US West
9-1-1
Guy 1 - 9-1-1 is not a working number for your area. For emergencies, hang up a moment and dial your operator.
Test Number
Guy 1 - You have reached the 651 area code test number in Saint Paul Minneapolis for the Minneapolis LATA 628.
Can Not Be Completed
Guy 1 - We're sorry. Your call can not be completed as dialed. Please check the number and dial again or call your attendant to help you.
Guy 1 - We're sorry. Your call can not be completed as dialed. Please check your instruction manual or call the business office for assistance.
Guy 1 - We're sorry. Your call can not be completed as dialed from the phone you are using. Please read the instruction card and dial again.
Long Distance Can Not Be Completed
Guy 1 - We're sorry. Due to network difficulties your long distance call can not be completed at this time. Please try your call again later.
Payphone
Guy 1 - The call you have made requires a 25 cent deposit. Please hang up momentarily, listen for dial tone, deposit 25 cents and dial your call again.
Dialing 1/0/Area Code
Guy 1 - We're sorry. It is not necessary to dial 0 when calling this number. Will you please hang up and try your call again?
Guy 1 - We're sorry. It is not necessary to dial a 1 when calling this number. Will you please hang up and try your call again?
Guy 1 - We're sorry. You must first dial a 1 when calling this number. Will you please hang up and try your call again?
Lady 1 - Remember you must now dial 1 plus your area code or 0 plus your area code and a number for long distance and operator assisted calls.
Call Forwarding
Lady 1 - This call will be forwarded over private facilities. If you normally receive a charge for this call a charge will still apply from the beginning of this announcement although you may reach a busy or no answer condition.
Please Hold
Guy 1 - Welcome to the US West Business and Government customer service center. All of our service assurance technicians are currently helping others. Please stay on the line and your call will be answered in the order received. Thank you.
Long Distance Access Code
Guy 1 - We're sorry. A long distance company access code is required for the number you have dialed. Please dial your call with the access code.
Guy 1 - We're sorry. It is not necessary to dial a long distance company access code for the number you have dialed. Please hang up and try your call again.
Guy 1 - We're sorry. The number you have dialed can not be reached with the access code you dialed. Please check the code and try again or call your carrier for assistance.
Network Difficulties
Guy 1 - We're sorry. Due to network difficulties your long distance call can not be completed at this time. Please try your call again later.
Long Distance Restricted
Pat Fleet - Your long distance call can not be completed because your service has been restricted. Please contact your US West Business Office.
Temporary Problem
Male - The number you have called is temporarily out of service and has been referred to US West Communications repair. Thank you for your patience. Please try your call later.
Guy 1 - The business telephone number you have dialed is experiencing a temporary service problem. It has been reported to US West Communications who is checking into the cause of the trouble. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please try your call again later.
Permanent Signal
Lady 1 - If you'd like to make a call please hang up and try again. If you need help hang up then dial your operator.
Call Trace
Pat Fleet - The last call to your telephone can not be traced and no charge will be added to your bill. Please hang up and call the US West Call Identification Center at 1-800-582-0655 if you need further assistance.
Pat Fleet - The number of the last call you made or received is unavailable and you will not be charged. If you were attempting to trace a call and need assistance please call the US West Call Identification Center at 1-800-582-0655. Again that number is 1-800-582-0655.