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.
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Toll Free Service Management System News 
[…] 855, Nevermind Posted on November 12, 2010 by smsgov Many business newcomers are asking the age old question, “When will the 855 toll free area code be release?” The answer is that there are no plans for it’s release at this time. Many phone companies that provide toll free service are even getting people to try and “trick” them into revealing the release date. One phone rep for a major toll free provider said, “A potential customer called in and actually told me that he knew someone at the FCC and they told him they would be releasing the 855 through 822 area codes as toll frees soon and wanted me to fess up!” You might want to check your facts, buddy! Read more here. […]