The Advantages of Toll Frees Vs. Local Numbers

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.

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Acquiring Toll Free Numbers Grows Increasingly Difficult

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.

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866 Numbers Coming Into Their Own

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 toll free number. The 866 numbers are more popular then ever before, increasing in demand every day.
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Are Phone Calls in the USA Monitored?

A common question people ask is if phone calls within the United States are recorded or monitored by third parties like the government or law enforcement.

The answer is YES.  The “Trap and Trace” law requires telephone companies to integrate software or hardware into their system to allow “law enforcement” instant access to any phone calls that are taking place at any time.  All phone companies were required to install this software/hardware by the end of 2006.

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