Posted on December 18, 2009 by smsgov
The owner of a valuable 800 toll free number who attempted to illegally sell the number to an undercover agent faces stiff fines according to regulations set by the Federal Communications Commission.
By law, phone numbers cannot be sold or brokered. In 1997, the FCC made the sale of 800 numbers illegal. Because of the short supply of available numbers, complaints were pouring in at that time that price gouging for the popular numbers was becoming a common practice. The FCC acted quickly, prohibiting sales.
Read more here.
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Posted on December 17, 2009 by smsgov
Pay close attention to the small print when subscribing for toll free service. Work with a reliable and established service provider who will be sure to guide you to the best options and features available. Toll free phone service should offer customers features and price points that meet their individual needs. Subscribers should never encounter any surprise fees or get locked into an unbreakable contract. Don’t pay for features you won’t likely use. Find a good provider and work with an experienced staff.
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Posted on December 17, 2009 by smsgov
Posted on December 17, 2009 by smsgov
We here at the SMSGOV recently saw an article in the Times about the new trend toward mobile offices replacing the traditional office space. Professionals and salespersons are ditching their expensive office space and running their business from their cars. With a laptop, cell phone and a toll free number, they can travel anywhere and stay in touch with clients. No rent, no utility bill. Everything they need is in their vehicle and with a toll free number, customers and clients can reach them anywhere at any time. When they go home, the whole office goes inside with them.
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Posted on December 16, 2009 by smsgov
No official word yet but the buzz continues that the telecommunications industry will see a big change within the next 18 months as the FCC appears to be preparing for the possible release of the coveted 855 area code numbers. These toll free phone numbers will generate a boon in the industry as subscribers rush to obtain a new phone number for their company or personal use. The limited supplies of quality toll free numbers in recent years has led to frustration. But these new numbers will ease this burden on the business world.
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Posted on December 16, 2009 by smsgov
For several months now, industry insiders have been advising anyone looking for a toll free number to secure one immediately. The warnings are apparently sinking in– applications for 800 numbers are at an all-time high as subscribers try to obtain a number while there are still some remaining.
Read more here.
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Posted on December 16, 2009 by smsgov
Economic stress starting in late 2008 and the continuing through 2009 has led to the closings of thousands of retail stores. Nonetheless, many of these companies have stayed profitable through phone and web sales. The majority of sales from catalog and websites are still made through toll free phone calls. And these days, large chain stores like WalMart and Target offer shoppers the convenience of buying over the phone (800-966-6546 WalMart; 800-440-0680, Target). Toll free has helped many retail companies, large and small, stay afloat during this recession.
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Posted on December 15, 2009 by smsgov
How do you want your business to grow? Decisions you make today on marketing and advertising will dictate what your company becomes and how it expands and grows in the future. By utilizing toll free phone service with options such as call forwarding, call routing, and answering services in various forms, any business can thrive and blossom. Don’t limit yourself and your customers with standard service and phone features that confine the boundaries for growth. It is easy and affordable to sign up for toll free service.
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Posted on December 15, 2009 by smsgov
Posted on December 15, 2009 by smsgov
RespORG’s have been advised that the U.S. federal government is preparing contingency plans for numerous (potential foreseeable) disasters in 2010 including a massive cyber attack.
RespORG’s should take this opportunity to test and ensure the security of their computer systems and develop their own updated internal plans for a potential cyber attack.
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