Toll Free 855 Numbers Will Not Yet Be Released

Posted on June 25, 2008 by smsgov

Widespread concerns about the dwindling supply of toll free numbers may not be addressed anytime soon. According to sources at the 800 Service Management System (SMS/800) the reserved 855 pre-fix, intended to restore stocks of toll free numbers, may not be released by the Federal Communications Commission for several years. In fact, industry insiders say the release of 855 may be put off until 2011.

To overcome shortages of 1-800 numbers in the past, 888 and 877 were introduced in 1996 and 1998 respectively. Then, in 2000 the 866 numbers debuted. But toll free numbers have become such a valuable commodity that the stock is once again depleted. With an estimated five year wait before another new pre-fix is added, experts advise that obtaining a number immediately is essential.

The value of a 1-800 number has become a necessity for any business. Toll free numbers allow callers to reach businesses, organizations and even friends and relatives without being charged for the call. A toll free number lends credibility to any business, enhances customer service, and increases customer confidence. There are no additional installations needed for a 1-800 number and the calls can be routed to any cell phone, landline, or fax. Studies show that sales can double and word of mouth referrals can increase by as much as 200% making toll free service indispensible for business.

With several million new toll free numbers registered each year, the supply of toll free numbers is quickly depleting. The scarcity is causing a rush to obtain new toll free numbers or to register for disconnected numbers returned back to the system. Experts say this type of intense demand can lead to price-gouging and unethical hidden fees. The safest and most cost effective way to secure a toll free number is to contact a reputable service provider such as the one we list on our COMPANIES page at SMSGOV.COM.

Once someone obtains a toll free number, they can retain it permanently. The number is portable and moves with the household, organization, or company. With the finite supply of 1-800 numbers diminishing and new numbers not expected to be introduced for several years, experts advise that anyone interested in a toll free phone number should get one immediately.

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54 Responses

  1. smsgov, on June 25, 2008 at 10:16 pm said:

    see more at the sms800.com website

    Reply
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  3. Mark White, on August 12, 2008 at 7:02 pm said:

    good point

    Reply
  4. Martin Powell, on August 13, 2008 at 1:54 am said:

    good point

    Reply
  5. Eric Hill, on August 15, 2008 at 12:17 am said:

    good point

    Reply
  6. Louis Sanders, on August 20, 2008 at 4:59 am said:

    Money can’t buy you happiness, but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery.

    Reply
  7. William Brown, on August 21, 2008 at 10:25 pm said:

    Nice, now we need a toll free number that forwards to other numbers in the US!

    Reply
  8. Jose Young, on August 23, 2008 at 1:01 am said:

    I can vouch for the swearing. Some systems don’t respond to key presses and I will just automatically start flipping out then all of a sudden *ring*

    Reply
  9. Gerald Bell, on August 25, 2008 at 1:58 pm said:

    I really wish that I could get the 800 number of my horrible hosting company. Man.

    Reply
  10. Willie Rivera, on August 25, 2008 at 8:19 pm said:

    When in doubt, consult your inner child if it doesn’t come naturally, leave it.

    Reply
  11. Chris Alexander, on August 26, 2008 at 3:55 pm said:

    how long will it take before the NSA starts using this, no more calling from phone booths, to hide your number

    Reply
  12. Paul Jackson, on August 26, 2008 at 7:14 pm said:

    Nothing shows a man’s character more than what he laughs at.

    Reply
  13. Bruce Torres, on August 27, 2008 at 9:05 pm said:

    I no longer have the fear of being alone. It’s cool to find out that you don’t need a boyfriend to be happy.

    Reply
  14. Carl Parker, on August 28, 2008 at 4:18 pm said:

    Pressure makes diamonds.

    Reply
  15. Louis Sanders, on August 28, 2008 at 11:01 pm said:

    (800) 588-2300, Empireeeeeeeee! Call Empire today!

    (You Chicagoland people know what I’m talking about :-> )

    Reply
  16. Bobby Jenkins, on August 29, 2008 at 11:16 am said:

    Man, i hope it’s better than the voiceprint identification back in MacOS 9.

    That thing sucked.

    Reply
  17. David Davis, on August 31, 2008 at 6:12 pm said:

    I looked into VOIP a few years ago and the VOIP provider allowed you to choose either a local number or an 800 number with no additional cost. They explained that to them 800 #s are marginally(ie 1/2 of a cent) more expensive than non-800 numbers.

    Reply
  18. Larry Hernandez, on September 2, 2008 at 2:50 pm said:

    Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity.

    Reply
  19. James Smith, on September 3, 2008 at 12:46 am said:

    very insightful

    Reply
  20. Adam Gray, on September 6, 2008 at 3:53 pm said:

    Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air and you.

    Reply
  21. Ernest Long, on September 6, 2008 at 8:25 pm said:

    I don’t think so. I just bought a vanity 888 number to go with my company’s name. It’s not so much because it is toll free, it is because it is a little more professional to give out an easy to remember number than just any old regional number.

    Reply
  22. Harry Ramirez, on September 9, 2008 at 12:01 pm said:

    How do you use the free service

    Reply
  23. Justin Cook, on September 9, 2008 at 6:59 pm said:

    Teamwork…means never having to take all the blame yourself.

    Reply
  24. Aaron Bennett, on September 10, 2008 at 5:22 pm said:

    Life is like a dream, sometimes it is good and somtimes it is bad, but in the end it is over.

    Reply
  25. Anthony Rodriguez, on September 11, 2008 at 5:41 am said:

    i’ll print this out.. Woot.

    Reply
  26. Stephen Scott, on September 11, 2008 at 3:28 pm said:

    Nothing shows a man’s character more than what he laughs at.

    Reply
  27. Ryan Edwards, on September 11, 2008 at 8:18 pm said:

    I no longer have the fear of being alone. It’s cool to find out that you don’t need a boyfriend to be happy.

    Reply
  28. Thomas Taylor, on September 12, 2008 at 4:21 pm said:

    I don’t think so. I just bought a vanity 888 number to go with my company’s name. It’s not so much because it is toll free, it is because it is a little more professional to give out an easy to remember number than just any old regional number.

    Reply
  29. Jonathan Reed, on September 13, 2008 at 9:41 pm said:

    My name is Werner Brandes, my voice is my passport. Verify me.

    Reply
  30. Harry Ramirez, on September 13, 2008 at 9:43 pm said:

    Speaking of financial institutions, State Farm Insurance/Bank has been using a voice authentication for about 2 years now. Their system has you repeat about 8 numbers back to it before you can use the telephone teller. I can honestly say that I have had less problems with their system than any other voice recognition/speaker recognition system.

    Reply
  31. Terry Morgan, on September 14, 2008 at 5:20 pm said:

    A little off-topic, but what is the fourth generation mentioned in the article? Looking at some of the cellphones in Japan, i’m wondering what further features they could throw in there…

    Reply
  32. Bobby Jenkins, on September 15, 2008 at 1:11 am said:

    Between thought and expression lies a lifetime.

    Reply
  33. Joseph Moore, on September 15, 2008 at 5:19 pm said:

    I don’t think so. I just bought a vanity 888 number to go with my company’s name. It’s not so much because it is toll free, it is because it is a little more professional to give out an easy to remember number than just any old regional number.

    Reply
  34. Bobby Jenkins, on September 15, 2008 at 7:53 pm said:

    I can vouch for the swearing. Some systems don’t respond to key presses and I will just automatically start flipping out then all of a sudden *ring*

    Reply
  35. Thomas Taylor, on September 16, 2008 at 1:53 am said:

    Now all we need is a connection to the computer standard to!

    Reply
  36. Douglas Phillips, on September 20, 2008 at 1:47 am said:

    Someone needs to record it for the rest of us…

    Reply
  37. Edward Martinez, on September 20, 2008 at 10:00 pm said:

    it is better to stay silent and be thought a fool, than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt.

    Reply
  38. Steve Kelly, on September 22, 2008 at 8:37 pm said:

    Phone call for Al…Al Coholic…is there an Al Coholic here?
    Wait a minute…
    Listen, you little yellow-bellied rat jackass, if I ever find out who you are, I’m gonna kill you!

    Reply
  39. Justin Cook, on September 23, 2008 at 1:57 pm said:

    Noo, I can’t dial 1-800-MYLEMON!!!

    Reply
  40. David Davis, on February 25, 2009 at 1:38 am said:

    Without a rich heart, wealth is an ugly beggar.

    Reply
  41. Shawn Simmons, on February 26, 2009 at 12:58 am said:

    now they just have to make it free to call in the united states

    Reply
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