Posted on March 21, 2010 by smsgov
We are not surprised at all the feedback we are getting over recent media coverage of the impact on toll free numbers on the corporate world, entertainment and hospitality industry, internet companies and personal use. It seems every day some outlet does a story about toll free phone numbers. The advantages of 1-800 numbers are now widely recognized and reported by various media outlets. It can take new businesses several years to create an established professional image. But start-up entrepreneurs now have an opportunity to win customer confidence literally overnight. The day they start offering potential customers a 1-800 number, they reap the benefits of this proven marketing tool.
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Posted on March 21, 2010 by smsgov
Toll free numbers have such an extreme positive impact on any company, that it is rare for business owners to cancel their numbers. A plea for unused numbers to be released offered a brief reprieve earlier this year. But within weeks, the supply dropped again as thousands of new subscribers invested in toll free service each day.
Read more here.
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Posted on March 21, 2010 by smsgov
Most People aren’t aware of the different toll free providers out there. Get the full list and poll yourself here.
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Posted on March 20, 2010 by smsgov
As telecommunications experts, we continue to spread the word about the scarcity of good toll free numbers and to keep you posted about the suspected release of new 855 (and possible 844) area code numbers by the FCC. Business owners should be prepared. With the economy still unsteady, this dearth of available 1-800 numbers comes at a time when economists are advising business owners to shift their marketing tactics to direct response—including using toll free to attract consumers and sustain relationships with existing customers on a personal level. Getting good numbers, with supplies dwindling, is becoming a challenge. The best advice is to obtain a good toll free phone number today from a reputable provider.
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Posted on March 20, 2010 by smsgov
Growing concern over toll free usage this year: Businesses are concerned that the recent recession will cause them to face higher toll free usage and skyrocketing costs. A low cost toll free service is key and many businesses are opting to go with providers to fit the bill. Looking for well established providers that can offer affordable service and reliability are key…
Get information directly from the Wall Street Journal here.
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Posted on March 20, 2010 by smsgov
Courts in recent years have been raising the evidentiary bar law enforcement agents must meet in order to obtain historical cell phone records that reveal information about a target’s location. But documents obtained by civil liberties groups under a Freedom of Information Act request suggest that “triggerfish” technology can be used to pinpoint cell phones without involving cell phone providers at all.
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Posted on March 19, 2010 by smsgov
Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell advised residents impacted by last weekend’s storm that they can call the state Insurance Department’s toll free phone number at 800-203-3447 with questions about claims. “The destruction that Fairfield County experienced from this storm was like nothing I have ever seen,” Governor Rell said. “Thousands of towering trees were blown over while countless houses and vehicles were damaged by debris.” Residents can also visit the state Insurance Department’s website at http://www.ct.gov/cid to get tips for making the claims process easier.
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Posted on March 19, 2010 by smsgov
Experts say that consumers recognize that many of the advantages of 1-800 numbers outweigh standard local phone service. Toll free service is becoming increasingly common with parents wishing to keep in close contact with children and teens. Businesses with a 1-800 number see increases in sales, word of mouth referrals and a decrease in product returns. Standard local phone service does not provide any of these advantages.
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Posted on March 19, 2010 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. There’s more information here.
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Posted on March 18, 2010 by smsgov
Graco Children’s Products Inc. has announced the recall of more than one million high chairs because screws can loosen in the legs, causing the chairs to fall over, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The company acted after receiving 464 reports of screws loosening or falling out, resulting in at least 24 injuries. The recall applies to chairs sold at retailers including Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp., Babies “R” Us, Toys “R” Us Inc., Target Corp. and Wal-Mart Stores. Consumers can call toll-free at (877) 842- 3206 to order a free repair kit.
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