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posted by Susan Tompkins on Jul 23

Today’s hot topic on a few channels is SlyDial. It connects you directly to someone’s voicemail, even if they have their phone on and ready to receive calls. Why would you want to do this? A couple of reasons come to mind. Their website states that “because you are short on time, want to avoid an awkward conversation, or don’t want to bother someone.” It also suggests that if you want to make a call when you know someone is probably asleep, and you don’t want to wake them, SlyDial would be a good way to do that. I am thinking of the times that you may need to get a message to a parent but are short on time and cannot devote time for a lengthy conversation, then this product would be a practical solution.   Their website states that prepaid phones will not handle this service, so beware.  Let me know if you can think of any other uses. I am curious!