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                              P  R  E  S  E  N  T  S        
                                                     
                            Teleconferencing In Detail          
                                                                 
                                By Joe Fractal                
                                                                        
                                                                         
 THe PHReaKeR'S aND HaCKeR'S                  (c)1994 PHuC                 
   uNDeRGRouND CoNSoRTiuM      


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  This file is written for INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. The writer(s) of this
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	One of the most exciting yet little known aspects of the phone system
is the teleconference. In other words a phone conversation with more than the
usual 2 people on the line. What is not commonly known is that bell provides
very sophistocated teleconferencing services that are very easy to setup.
	The first time I tried to setup a conference I just called the operator
(0), and asked about how to set one up. She said that there was only one way
to do it and that was to setup a "forum" call. In this call I would tell the
operator one-by-one who I would like on the conference and she would call them
up and connect them. This unfortunately did not suit my needs at the time.
	However this operator must have been blantently stupid because ball has
a special teleconferencing center that you can call and set up much better
conferences.
	The number for this conference operator is 1.800.567.3678 (Canada).
This is of course a free call. You can also get the conference operator by
calling the regular operator and asking for just that.
	After you are connected a conference operator will answer. Just tell
her you wish to setup a conference and she will probably start explaining how
to do it. There are 3 main types of conferencees available:

 OPERATOR ASSISTED:
	This is where the operator dials out for you and adds people to the
conference. You can dial long distance but the charges will be put on your
bill. CAREFUL using this type of conference oftan has the operator evesdropping
on you and this can mean trouble if you are talking about how you are not
paying for this call.

 OUTDIAL CONFERENCE:
	Similar to the operator assisted but you do the outcalling yourself.
There shouldnt be any operator on the line for this one and if there is they
are breaking the privacy laws. With this one you will be given a number to
dial into that is local to your area code. When you dial this number you will
hear some chimes or something and a chic saying "Welcome to bell
teleconferencing system." Now the commands to outdial are as follows:

 #*1 + number         This will disconnect you from the conference and then
                      call the person whos number you dialed.

 #*2                  If you connect with the person use this to transfer both
                      of you back into the conference.

 #*3                  If you call the person and get a busy signal or no
                      answer or whatever, use this to abort the call and go
                      back to the conference (in other words dont hang up!).

 #*0                  Use this during the conference to (you guessed it) summon
                      the operator.

	Using this conference type will also charge you with all the long 
distance charges.

 INDIAL CONFERENCE:

	In this conference the operator will give you 2 dial in numbers. One
for you (the host) and one for other conference members to call into. Both
these numbers will be local to your area. There are no special commands in
this conference as far as I know. A disadvantage to this is that people calling
into your conference will have to pay long distance charges if they are not in
your area code.


	After you select what type of conference you want the operator will
give you the option of when you want the conference to be. This is also very
handy because you can specificly descide the starting and ending time of the
conference and can book weeks in advance if you like. You will also decide how
many lines you want your conference to have. Once you have it all setup the
operator will give you the info you need including your conference handle. It
will be like a letter followed by 2 numbers or something similar. This can be
used if you have to call back to make changes or something to identify what
conference you are.

 THE CONFERENCE AND BEIGE BOXING

	Now of course you do not want to pay for this conference yourself.
The charges are something like 20 cents per minute per line, and this can
amount to hundreds of dollars. The best way to setup a pir8 conference as far
as I know is to go out with your trusty beige box and do it off someone elses
line. Now Im not going into detail about how to beige box cause that is a whole
other topic, but if you really need help with that check out PHUCs text
entitled "field phreaking".
	So lets assume you are sitting outside a bell box with a phone
connected to the conference operator setting up your conference. Now it is
best to do this from a business line. This will be more convincing to bell
if they get suspicios, it will be less suspicios on a big businesses bill too.
And there is likely not to be anyone around late at night.
	Before you make the call to the operator, you have to DISCONNECT THE
WIRE GOING INTO THE BUILDING. Why you ask? Because the bell lady will call you
back to verify what line your on, and if the line is hooked up inside, it will
ring all the phones. Of course you also have to ANI the line before calling
so you know what number to give her.
	If it is a place of business, you will have to specify that to the
bell lady when you are setting up the conference because there are higher
rates for businesses and they will check the record of the line to make sure.
You will have to make up a fake name to use and it is very helpfull if you
use the name of a person who uses that line (i.e. use CNA).
	Finally when youve gotten through all the shit and have your conference
setup, pat yourself on the back. Then wait till the time you scheduled and have
fun.


 OTHER TELECONFERNCING METHODS

	There are ways to setup manual conferences with special equipment.
How do I get this equipment? Ask PHUC about "The Phruit Market".


 GETTING BUSTED

	I have had 2 of my conferences busted and no word from bell about me 
being in trouble or anything. Both times they could have traced me (I was
calling from my own line) but they would much rather just shut the thing down
and forget about it. Therefor it is probably safe to call the conference from
your home line. The long distance charges will be charged to the line you set
the conference up from not to the line you are on so dont worry about that.
If your conference does get busted it is best to wait a while before trying
again as they will be on the alert for a while.
	Well thats all. If theres anything I forgot to mention, please feel
free to notify me. And remember if you do setup a conference you must in all
cases invite me onto it or I shall be extremely angry :).



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