Posted on April 10, 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.
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Posted on April 9, 2010 by smsgov
Residents who lost or did not receive a 2010 Census questionnaire should call a toll free phone number offered by the United States Census Bureau. Beginning Monday, April 12, residents can call 1-866-872-6868 to request a Census form. Callers can also provide their answers to a Census Bureau representative over the phone. The Census Bureau will send out forms until April 22, then will take information over the phone. The Census asks 10 questions, including a person’s name, sex, age, date of birth, race, ownership of the home and relationship to others in the household.
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Posted on April 9, 2010 by smsgov
Emerging technology has raised questions about how, and under what circumstances and situations, law enforcement agencies can tap into and trace phone calls. As new and enhanced telecommunications systems develop, the debate over this issue becomes more intense.
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Posted on April 8, 2010 by smsgov
Corporations are using toll free phone service for more than just sales and customer service. Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. just announced that stockholders and other interested parties unable to attend ALC’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Monday, May 3 will have the option to listen to the meeting via a toll free phone call. The toll free number is 1-800-230-1085. A taped rebroadcast of the stockholders meeting will be available approximately three hours following the meeting by dialing toll free 1-800-475-6701.
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Posted on April 8, 2010 by smsgov
The FCC does not play a role in the assignment of numbers to subscribers. However they do set and regulate the guidelines under which 800 numbers can be used and obtained. According to the FCC, hoarding and warehousing numbers is prohibited and punishable with severe fines.
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Posted on April 7, 2010 by smsgov
855 toll free phone numbers are still held in abeyance. We hear that the release could be as early as next year but nothing has been confirmed. We do know that the new toll free area codes (855, 844…) would allow millions of new toll free combinations for business owners and for personal users of toll free. The new numbers would allow for creative new custom numbers not currently available. The release of 855 area code phone numbers in 2011 is a good idea for the US economy and we hope the rumors are true. The minute we hear any confirmation we will advise our readers so they can contact toll free service providers to arrange for their new numbers.
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Posted on April 7, 2010 by smsgov
The stock of available toll free numbers is now so depleted that insiders say government agencies may implement another rationing of the 800, 888, 877, and 866 pre-fixes within months. Rumors of a rationing program have subscribers scrambling to obtain numbers, creating an even more limited supply.
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Posted on April 6, 2010 by smsgov
Google is now directing anyone who inquires about suicide to a toll free phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The information, which will be highlighted by a red phone, will take precedence over all other search results. Dr. Roni Zeiger, chief health strategist for Google, told the New York Times that this is the second time Google has added the guidance link. Earlier this year, the search engine began providing a toll free phone number for the national poison control hotline.
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Posted on April 6, 2010 by smsgov
With the fixed amount of available 800 numbers shrinking fast, subscribers who waited to secure toll free service are now learning why it is so difficult to obtain a number.
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.
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Posted on April 5, 2010 by smsgov
Apple expects to double its expectations of sales of the iPad due to a huge initial interest this past weekend. If you have a business and do not yet have an APP, it is time to get one. And be sure to attach a toll free phone number. Give every iPad, iPhone etc, user the opportunity to access you through an inventive APP (get creative!) and then to contact you or your representative for free through a toll free phone number. APP consultants can help you create a feature that will draw millions of consumers and a good toll free service provider can help craft the perfect custom toll free number to go along with your new APP.
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