If approved, this would be the second time toll free numbers were rationed. The federal government rationed coveted 800 numbers in 1995 until the new 888 pre-fix was introduced a year later. Industry insiders are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this latest rationing proposal. Telecommunications experts are reportedly concerned that a toll free number ration could delay new phone service applications in the midst of one of the worst U.S. economic downturns in decades.
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[…] The Rationing Posted on November 2, 2010 by smsgov There have been many proposed ways to ration out toll free numbers so that everyone can have their fair share. The question is: Is it fair? The hoarding of toll frees is already illegal but who’s to say that this new rationing bill will help out the little guy? Get more on this extravaganza here. […]