The New American Office

Take a look at this recent news article and learn how telecommunications and toll free numbers combined with virtual office systems are changing the way America runs its businesses: http://www.sltrib.com/business

TAC Media Advisory – Shortage of Available Toll Free Numbers Continues To Cause Alarm

Last week, a member of the Tollfree Advisory Committee at SMSGOV.com acknowledged that the scarcity is causing a surge of subscribers scurrying to obtain the available toll free numbers. If supplies deplete much further, small businesses nationwide could see disastrous economic fallout. Toll free numbers are known as an effective marking strategy that increases customer base and boosts revenue.

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Growing Need, No New Stock.

There is a lot of speculation on the amount of toll free numbers obtained every week. There is no absolute figure but best we can figure about 8,000 toll free phone number are taken each day.translating to more than 50,000 a week. Far less are being returned to the system and no new numbers have been made available. This means that there is a growing demand, but no new stock. Eventually, the stock will be so limited that it will stall the industry. That is why we are advocating for the release of the 855 area codes which will allow millions of additional options for toll free subscribers.

High Fines Follow Illegal Sales

Advisers say the best way to obtain a toll free number before supply runs out is to use a legal, reliable toll free service provider that has access to the database of available numbers.

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855 A Win-Win

The release of the 855 toll free area code numbers would allow millions of toll free subscribers to get a new custom toll free phone number. No one loses. It is a win-win for everyone. Let’s hope the rumors that the 855 numbers will be released within a few weeks are accurate. We’ll let you know as soon as we hear anything.

Phone Service Shortages Likely in the U.S.

Telecommunications industry sources now say an unthinkable embargo on new toll free phone service in the United States is a real possibility within the next year. Facing a severe shortage of available 800-numbers, a skyrocketing demand for toll free service and an emerging black market for 800 numbers, insiders say officials feel they are left with no choice but to impose an embargo.

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Earth Day Programs Found Through Toll Free Numbers

Government agencies throughout the nation are supporting Earth Day with programs aimed at helping residents be “greener” this April 22, the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. For instance, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is encouraging New York’s Great Appliance Swap Out (which has provided nearly $13.6 million to help more than 125,000 New Yorkers reduce their energy costs) has $3.2 million dollars available for New York residents who want to replace their old, inefficient appliances with new, energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly models. Residents can find out more at the toll free hotline, 1-877- NY-SMART (877-697-6278). Not from New York? No problem! Google ‘Earth Day’ and ‘toll free numbers’ and find all the connections for Earth Day programs and celebrations near your home or business.

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No More Phone Books?

Just in time for Earth Day, the California State Senate has voted on a measure that save millions of trees by cutting down on the production of phone books. In a 6-4 vote, the state Senate’s Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications has passed measure that would allow California’s millions of telephone subscribers to opt out of receiving annual telephone books. Phone number look-up on computers and Smart phones is making phone books obsolete and the waste from an environmental perspective is enormous. Supporters pointed out that 78 million phone directories are distributed across the state annually. These paper products duplicate electronic resources.

Influx of Toll-free Phone Service Applications Expected

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.

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