The Illicit Business Toll Free Phone Number Hoarding

Posted on January 15, 2010 by smsgov

Concern about the diminishing stock of 800 numbers is creating an even higher demand for toll free service, a marketing tool that the FCC says is “proven” to increase business. Studies show that telephone orders can increase up to 60 percent and word of mouth referrals can rise by 200 percent if a toll free number is advertised.

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Fiber Optic Security

Posted on January 15, 2010 by smsgov

Communications over fiber optic systems are more difficult to tap and monitor. With fiber optic technology, picking up on transmissions can be more difficult.

Read how difficult this can be, here.

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