CALEA in Detail

Posted on October 26, 2009 by smsgov

Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) Assistance capability requirements for wireline, cellular, and PCS telecommunications carriers 1. (a) Definitions. 1. Call identifying information. Call identifying information means dialing or signaling information that identifies the origin, direction, destination, or termination of each communication generated or received by a subscriber by means of any equipment, facility, [...]

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Rationing Rumors Rattle Consumers

Posted on October 26, 2009 by smsgov

In the telecommunications industry, we are once again hearing rumors of toll free rationing. The federal government rationed 800 numbers in 1995 until the new 888 pre-fix was introduced a year later. Now, the supply of available 1-800 numbers is again nearly depleted. This marketing tool has been so successful that the available numbers are [...]

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CALEA’s – Tap and Trace

Posted on October 25, 2009 by smsgov

In October 1994, Congress took action to protect public safety and ensure national security by enacting the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (CALEA), Pub. L. No. 103-414, 108 Stat. 4279. The law further defines the existing statutory obligation of telecommunications carriers to assist law enforcement in executing electronic surveillance pursuant to court [...]

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Limited Numerical Possibilities Get Worse

Posted on October 25, 2009 by smsgov

Telecommunications insiders continue to recommend that anyone wishing to obtain a toll free number research them immediately. With a limited number of numerical possibilities, the finite supply of toll free numbers is nearly expended.There are no immediate plans to add another toll free pre-fix. These recommendations to obtain a toll free number immediately are widespread. [...]

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Why Is Obtaining a 1-800 Number So Time Consuming?

Posted on October 24, 2009 by smsgov

Once used primarily by big businesses, 800, 888, 877, and 866 toll free numbers are now popular with small businesses, charities, churches, and for personal use. Toll free service has become a staple of all successful businesses. Demand has grown quickly but the supply of numbers has remained stagnant. Adding to the problem, insiders say [...]

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What You Need to Know About CALEA

Posted on October 24, 2009 by smsgov

On September 21, 2001, the FCC released Order FCC 01-265. In the Order, the FCC granted in part the relief requested by CTIA by temporarily suspending the September 30, 2001, compliance date for wireline, cellular, and broadband PCS carriers to implement two punch list capabilities mandated by the Third Report and Order FCC 99-230. Also, [...]

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What is FCC 00-237?

Posted on October 23, 2009 by smsgov

FCC 00-237 TOLL FREE FIFTH REPORT AND ORDER We look to our Federal Advisory Committee on numbering issues, the NANC, for a recommendation on how best to administer toll free numbers. We ask the NANC to address whether a system of administration similar to that used to administer the NANP or a different system should [...]

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Consumer Recognition of Toll Free Advantages Commonplace

Posted on October 23, 2009 by smsgov

These days, it seems that consumers recognize the real value of toll free over standard phone service. Experts say that the increase in consumer recognition of the advantages of 1-800 numbers is related to the tangible financial benefits of using toll free, particularly in tough economic times. Businesses with a 1-800 number can see almost [...]

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The Absence of Good 800 Numbers Remains

Posted on October 22, 2009 by smsgov

The dearth of toll free numbers continues. More than two-thirds of the available supply of 800, 888, 877, and 866 numbers are taken and millions of new subscribers are registering every year. Business owners who wait much longer to obtain a number might find themselves out of luck. In a competitive market, a toll free [...]

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Be Wary of Toll Free Ownership “Certificates”

Posted on October 22, 2009 by smsgov

ATTENTION: ALL RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATIONS Beware of Fake Ownership Certificates While Porting Toll Free Numbers To Your RespOrg. A number of telephone companies have been reporting that they are receiving an influx of new toll-free customers that want the telephone company to port a “new” 800 number to their resporg. Your new customer may attempt to [...]

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