900 Numbers Quiz

Test your knowledge of the 900 number industry by taking this short quiz.

1. What was the first major use of a 900 number?
   
2. What company began the first interactive 900 service?
   
3. In 1989, AT&T introduced its 900 services to the general public. What was its 900 number service option called?
   
4. Another famous early 900 number program involved those zanies at Saturday Night Live and one comedian's plea for votes to save or boil Larry the Lobster. Who was the comedian that ultimately decided Larry's fate.
   
5. Although this type of service has long been associated with 900 numbers, the 1992 TDDRA Act practically banned billing for what kind of 900 number services?
   
6. Who is the only major carrier involved in the 900 number business today?
   
7. This 900 number service, primarily used by newspapers and radio stations, remains one of the largest such categories in the world today for 900 numbers.
   
8. How much does MCI charge per minute for its 900 number service?
   
9. According to Bob Bentz's book "Opportunity is Calling," what is the single most important aspect of guaranteeing a successful 900 program?
   
10. This company has processed over 100 million 900 phone calls in its history and is your best choice for a 900 number service bureau.

The Answers

1. Voting for the 1980 Reagan-Carter presidential debates.
   
2. Telesphere
   
3. MultiQuest
   
4. Eddie Murphy
   
5. Adult entertainment
   
6. MCI
   
7. Voice personals
   
8. 31 cents per minute plus 15% of the cost of the call
   
9. A media partner
   
10. Advanced Telecom Services (ATS)

How many did you get right?

9-10 - You are a 900 number guru (or you've read Opportunity is Calling)
7-8 - You have done your homework and have a great chance for success in the 900 number industry
5-6 - With a little bit of coaching, you will be a great success in the 900 number industry.
3-4 - You need to read Bob's book
1-2 - Do your homework. There's still hope for you.
0 - A perfect score. Open a donut shop instead.

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