Proud to Be Hands Free

That’s right, people! California is still going strong with the hands free cell phone law. You can get more info on this law here. Other states may soon follow suit!

Clash of the Phone Services

The popularity of 1-800 numbers is surpassing that of local phone numbers at rates exceeding industry expectations. Toll free service has increased at such a fast pace that the supply of available 1-800 numbers is at an all-time low. According to the Federal Communications Commission 1-800, 888, 877 and 866 numbers are increasingly popular for [...]

Live Customer Service With Toll Free

Recent studies detailed on news programs and websites indicate that consumers far prefer dealing with a live customer service representative over an automated system or email exchanges. Here is where toll free phone service can, once again, become a company’s biggest marketing advantage. With a toll free phone number and calls routed to any chosen [...]

Toll Free 866 Phone Numbers Highly Desirable

866 numbers are the newest toll free numbers, released by the Federal Communications Commission in 2000 to address the shortage of 800, 888, and 877 numbers. Once consumers began to recognize the 866 pre-fix as toll free, the value of 866 soared. Recent studies indicate that 9 out of 10 consumers recognize 866 as a [...]

SB33 Details

Senate Floor Amendments of 4/23/07 clarify that no person under the age of 18 years, regardless of whether or not that person possesses a valid driver’s license or permit, may use a wireless data device while operating a motor vehicle. Get the details on this bill here.

New Ventures In Toll Free Are Proof Of Need For More Numbers

In recent blog entries we have been educating and advising on how companies, individuals, and government officials are finding creative new ways to connect through toll free phone service. These advancement are proof that new toll free area codes will be needed in the near future. There just wont be enough 800, 888, 877 or [...]

Toll Free Legislation Revealed

SB 1613, Simitian Vehicles: wireless telephones. Under existing law, motor vehicle operation is regulated, and drivers must follow many legal requirements or face criminal sanctions. Under existing law, it is a crime for a person to drive a schoolbus or transit vehicle while using a wireless telephone, except for certain work-related or emergency purposes. Read [...]

FCC Addresses Illegal Sale of Toll Free Numbers

The FCC does not play a role in the assignment of numbers to subscribers. However they do set and regulate the guidelines under which 800 numbers can be used and obtained. According to the FCC, hoarding and warehousing numbers is prohibited and punishable with severe fines. Read more here.

Dentists Connecting With The Needy Via Toll Free

Minnesota dentists will provide free dental care to needy children next month at nearly 200 locations statewide. The Minnesota Dental Association is sponsoring this unique outreach effort, called Give Kids a Smile, for the 8th consecutive year. Appointments are being scheduled through a toll free phone number. More than 2,500 volunteer dentists and dental professionals [...]

eBay Seller Apprehended After Trying to Auction 800 Number

Growing concern about the limited stock of 800 numbers is creating an even higher demand for toll free service, a marketing tool that the FCC says is “proven” to increase business. In fact, studies show that telephone orders can increase up to 60 percent and word of mouth referrals can rise by 200 percent. With [...]

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