"FIS not available" - B******T! It's the lowest form of ATC service available and there's no reason why he shouldn't give it. It's a NON-RADAR service after all and as such is easy to provide. If he doesn't want to then he has to give the reason i.e controller workload.
Secondly - he cannot INSTRUCT you to freecall another unit - contact, yes, as a handover of information has taken place, but freecall is a different matter. If you wish to monitor his frequency until you're within the protected range of your destination then it's up to you. I would be interested to know what the destination was and what range from that unit he tried to kick you across. I'd be happy to discuss the specifics of the case off forum if you'd prefer.
Either way - this particular ATCO needs a kick up the arse in my opinion.
CM
[ 02 September 2001: Message edited by: Chilli Monster ]