New Domains

There’s a whole new breed of domain extensions and it’s hard to tell which ones will be the most popular. There are a few that may always stand above the rest (.com, .net, .org, .gov, .edu) You can get more information on domain names here.

800 Numbers More Often Preferred Over Local Numbers

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 [...]

844 Toll Free Inquiries

On the heels of the release of 855 toll free phone numbers, we are already fielding a stream of inquiries about the pending release of 844 area code numbers. While we do not expect the 844 release immediately, the demand for toll free is so high that we can fully expect the new 844 numbers [...]

Can Anyone Use a Toll Free

Many people wonder who can use a toll free. Does it have to be a business or can anyone use a toll free? Get more info on personal use toll frees here.

A Reminder About Triggerfish

Courts in recent years have been raising the evidentiary bar law enforcement agents must meet in order to obtain historical cell phone records that reveal information about a target’s location. But documents obtained by civil liberties groups under a Freedom of Information Act request suggest that “triggerfish” technology can be used to pinpoint cell phones [...]

Toll Free To Contact Red Cross To Volunteer

The American Red Cross needs volunteers to make a difference with Service to Armed Forces Emergency Messaging. This is something someone can do from their home using their computer and telephone. Volunteers sign up specifically for time slots that they are available. There is online training that will take three hours and an online mentoring [...]

T.A.C. Believes Toll Free Database Must Be Reinforced

During a recent discussion with members of the Tollfree Advisory Committee, it was agreed that if the database of toll free numbers isn’t beefed up soon, the finite supply of toll free numbers could run out. Last year, a plea for the deactivation of unused 800 numbers resulted in a temporary surge of numbers returned [...]

The Toll Free Industry

Industry Compliance One Purpose of the Tollfree Advisory Committee (TAC) is to assist in arbitrating disputes between subscribers/Responsible Organizations/the Government/and end users of telephone and communications services. Read more here.

Ads Now Featuring 855 Phone Numbers.

As the popularity and recognition of the newly released 855 toll free area code numbers grows, we see more and more advertisements and websites including the new 855 number. 855 numbers are quickly being acquired as we wait for more news on the pending 844 toll free phone numbers. Those, too, are needed to ease [...]

Can a State Say NO?

Many people wonder how far the law can go and who can stop it. You can start getting yourself acquainted with the restrictions of state and government officials here. Good luck!

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