Posted on March 18, 2010 by smsgov
Industry insiders say the soaring popularity of toll free service combined with the failure of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to release additional numbers have created a tight supply of 800 numbers in heavy demand.
Once used primarily by big businesses, 800, 888, 877, and 866 toll free numbers are now popular with small businesses, charities, churches, and for personal use. Toll free service has become a staple of all successful businesses. Demand has grown quickly but the supply of numbers has remained stagnant.
Read more here.
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Posted on March 18, 2010 by smsgov
Hubbub was raised over possible cyber attacks in 2009 and officials are wondering what may happen in 2010. As the world gets more technologically sound the expect of attacks runs high. Programs offering hacker safe capabilities and insurance plans for electronics are still increasing. People have put themselves out there and displayed personal issues on blogging sites and similar social networking sites and are, ironically, nervous about having their personal information leaked through cell and internet usage…
Read about the 2009 attacks here.
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Posted on March 17, 2010 by smsgov
The automobile industry is not the first business to use toll free phone lines en masse during a crisis that creates a major sales movement–but at the moment it may be the industry with the most going on. Coming off 18 months of lackluster sales and with Toyota in a tailspin, automakers are offering unprecedented deals on leases and sales to move cars off their lots. Zero interest loans, rebates, monthly lease payments reduced. And their toll free phone lines are ringing off the hook as buyers take advantage of the deals. March is looking to be a banner month for auto sales.
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Posted on March 17, 2010 by smsgov
Along with hoarding, the outright sale of specific toll free numbers is likewise illegal. Some crafty entrepreneurs have attempted to skirt the regulations by “leasing” or “renting” numbers. But industry insiders say the crackdown on illegal use of toll free numbers is aimed at this practice too.
Read more here.
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Posted on March 17, 2010 by smsgov
Internet Explorer, Microsoft’s flagship web browser is due to receive a security patch today to resolve a 13 year old security hole in the browser that Microsoft says is a critical and severely needed update. Without it, all of IE users info can be leaked over the web. 10 Million PC’s are already known to be infected. Get all the info you need to protect yourself here.
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Posted on March 16, 2010 by smsgov
If you are concerned about your federal tax refund is right now, you can call toll free for information. The IRS “Where’s My Refund?” Web page that allows taxpayers to track their government checks isn’t working, so inquiries are being routed to the agency’s toll-free phone line at 1-800-829-1954. The IRS says refund information typically is available 72 hours after the agency acknowledges it received a return filed online, and three-four weeks after a return is mailed. Amended tax returns may take two-three months to process. Anyone who filed an amended return more than two months ago may inquire of its status by calling 1-800-829-1040. Filers outside the United States may call 215-516-2000.
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Posted on March 16, 2010 by smsgov
Are you sure your Web Browser isn’t leaking your info?
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Users of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer are being urged by experts to switch to a rival until a serious security flaw has been fixed.
Get the info here.
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Posted on March 16, 2010 by smsgov
866 numbers are the newest toll free numbers, released by the Federal Communications Commission in 2000 to address the shortage of 800, 888, and 877 numbers. Once consumers began to recognize the 866 pre-fix as toll free, the value of 866 soared. Recent studies indicate that 9 out of 10 consumers recognize 866 as a toll free number. The 866 numbers are more popular then ever before, increasing in demand every day.
Read more here.
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Posted on March 15, 2010 by smsgov
Facing an extreme dearth of 800 numbers, telecommunications experts are now concerned that a toll free number ration could delay new phone service applications. And in the midst of an economic meltdown, U.S. business owners could not imagine worse news.
Get the skinny here.
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Posted on March 15, 2010 by smsgov
Law enforcement agencies are, when warranted, able to tape the specifics of a conversation or to trace the origins of a call without either party on the call being aware of the surveillance. Under the provisions of CALEA, this applies to all telecommunications companies including VoIP—Voice Over Internet Protocol—services.
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