is there anywhere in the united states where the number 555-5555 actually works? and if so what is it and what area code is it.
also there's this rock song from the 80's where this phone number is continuiously repeated in the chourus, i thinks its 867-5309. is that correct? who's the artist and what's the name of that song? and is there anywhere in the united states that that phone number exist, what is it and what area code is it
and finnaly this isn't a question but in indianapolis, 444-4444 is the phone number to the local newspaper, indianapolis star.
2006-12-23 09:04:42 · 10 answers · asked by the one and only robertc1985 4 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Land Phones
Funny, because here 444-4444 is the number to some pizza chain, Papa John's or Pizza Hut or something...
I've never heard that 555-5555 works anywhere...that's why they're allowed to show it on TV.
2006-12-23 09:07:53 · answer #1 · answered by Haven 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Usually these numbers are avoided because people do not want bogus calls, however, for businesses a newspaper, etc. it is a very ad-savvy number. You run and ad, and try to forget the phone number, right. Below I linked to a comprehensive Web page about the 867-5309. It was originally a real phone number in many area codes. It was read on a bathroom wall and use to ring to a prostitute named Jenny.
2006-12-25 06:36:28 · answer #2 · answered by New Millennium Minds 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As stated earlier, the phone number prefix '555' is reserved for the television industry. No one uses it, except maybe for Time and Temperture recordings
The song is called Jenny (867-5309) by the group Tommy Tutone. The song does not give an area code.
2006-12-23 09:17:13 · answer #3 · answered by d421189 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think it's funny that the USA is the only country in the world where the authorities have invented a fictitious area code for films etc. Why?? It always makes me laugh when you get to a tense part of some drama and the hero says a telephone number that starts with 555 and still keeps a straight face. All dramatic effect is lost in an instance.
2006-12-24 05:33:27 · answer #4 · answered by amania_r 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
1) (nnn)555-1212 (nnn=area code) used to to Operator Asst in the area code. I don't think you need to call it anymore. Prefix 555 is not assigned anywhere else.
2) Here's a website where you can look up valid a/c prefix combos.
3) There are no restrictions on 444, so the local rag was lucky to get it (The San Fran paper has 777-7777)
-MM
2006-12-24 10:47:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually, there are some working '555' numbers...For instance, 1-800-555-xxxx are used for several 'adult chat lines.'.. The 867-5309 was supposed to actually be the former phone number of one of the band members girlfriends..!! 1-800-444-4444 tells you your phone number. (Provided by MCI.)
2006-12-25 02:10:54 · answer #6 · answered by eeyore888us 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
That song was on I believe it was VH1's pop-up video years ago and they said that it the band was sued because everyone that had the 867-5309 number in all different area codes were getting prank calls.
2006-12-23 15:51:52 · answer #7 · answered by tulsasfynestdyme 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no i dont believe i do. but i do know from what ive learned that 444-444-444 is a pizza chain number or something else strange as that may seem.
2006-12-27 08:09:59 · answer #8 · answered by cheryl m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a brilliant form of human beings have this difficulty sooo dont difficulty. The worst element u can do even nonetheless is act frightened round her whilst u ask her. attempt to be calm and that i think of letter a could be your terrific wager. in case you the two love one yet another, changing numbers shouldnt be a difficulty
2016-10-28 06:03:42 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not a real number, it was put aside for movies and such....jenny is the name i think it was rick springfeild that sang it
2006-12-23 09:10:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋