Hoarding Toll Free Numbers is Illegal

Posted on September 2, 2009 by smsgov

The FCC began investigating hoarding of 800 numbers as far back as 1995, but despite the subsequent release of 888, 877, and 866 pre-fixes, the practice continues to grow along with the skyrocketing popularity of toll free service. The FCC has the 855 pre-fix reserved to alleviate the shortage but has not yet announced plans to release those numbers.

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Toll Free Hotlines Included In Plan To Help Restore Credit

Posted on September 2, 2009 by smsgov

Bills have passed in the House and Senate that provide credit cards with severe restrictions to help some people restore their credit ratings, ravaged in the recent economy. The bills require the credit card companies to provide toll free numbers to offer financial management and credit counseling.

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