Toll Free Number Becomes New Office

Not too long ago there was an article in the Times about the new trend toward mobile offices replacing the traditional office space. Professionals and salespersons are ditching their expensive office space and running their business from their cars. With a laptop, cell phone and a toll free number, they can travel anywhere and stay in touch with clients. No rent, no utility bill. Everything they need is in their vehicle and with a toll free number, customers and clients can reach them anywhere at any time. When they go home, the whole office goes inside with them.

Additional Toll Free Phone Number For Spanish-Speaking Callers

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has just announced that they have added a new feature: an additional toll free hotline where Spanish-speaking residents can get information about pesticides. It is a good idea for all types of businesses to obtain a second toll free telephone number dedicated specifically for Spanish-speaking customers and clients. This is trend we have seen grow in recent years in the industry and it is a worthwhile one.

Toll Free Keeps Stressed Businesses Afloat

Economic stress in late 2009 and the first half of 2010 has led to the closings of thousands of retail stores. Nonetheless, many of these companies have stayed profitable through phone and web sales. The majority of sales from catalog and websites are still made through toll free phone calls. And these days, large chain stores like WalMart and Target offer shoppers the convenience of buying over the phone (800-966-6546 WalMart; 800-440-0680, Target). Toll free has helped many retail companies, large and small, stay afloat during this recession.

How Does VoIP Work with Toll Free Service?

Once the darling of the telecommunications industry, VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) is losing steam as the premier phone service option, replaced by the more reliable fiber optic connections.

Vonage is proving to be the most reliable VoIP service providor. Vonage has the largest customer base and highest rated uptime of other VoIP companies.

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Toll Free For Ongoing Recall

A Tylenol recall issued last yearbecause of chemical contamination has been expanded for a second time to include Benadryl Allergy Ultratablets and Extra Strength Tylenol. The company advised consumers who purchased the affected products to stop using them and contact McNeil for information about how to get a refund or a replacement, toll free number at 888-222-6036.

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Still Waiting For New Toll Free Area Codes.

With demand of new toll free phone numbers high, but supplies low, telecommunications leaders are worried that this will create problems for United States businesses. The leading toll free service providers are reporting that 1-800 numbers are more in demand than ever before.
Yet, it still appears there are no immediate plans to release the reserved 855 pre-fixes.
While we wait for more supply, telecommunications experts advise anyone looking for a toll free number to obtain one now, before the supply runs even lower. Contact a reliable toll free service provider that has access to a large pool of available numbers.

Obama Holds Prime Time Update on BP. Toll Free Helps Provide Info

President Obama presented a prime-time speech last night on the disaster in the Gulf. With 60,000 gallons of oil still spewing into the pristine waters two months after the burst, he urged BP to get control fast. As past of the effort, the government is asking residents to use toll free telephone numbers to provide information.

Report oiled wildlife

• To report oiled wildlife, please call (866) 557-1401 and leave a message. Messages will be checked hourly. Individuals are urged not to attempt to help injured or oiled animals, but to report any sightings to the toll free number.

Report oil sightings
• To report oil on shoreline or request volunteer information: Call (866) 448-5816

How Does Toll Free Phone Service Work?

Toll free numbers enable callers to reach businesses, organizations, and non-profits without having to pay for the call. This marketing tool has been so successful that the available 800 numbers are decreasing while demand is growing at unprecedented rates.

A toll free number forward to, or rings, at any local number and on any phone. It does not require a special set-up of installation of any kind. There are four toll free pre-fixes, 800, 888, 877, and 866, and they all work the same way. Calls to these numbers are charged to the subscriber, not to the caller. Vanity numbers spell a word or phrase that relates to the business.

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Toll Free A Category on TV Show Jeopardy

We got a kick out of the fact that toll free numbers were a category on the television quiz show Jeopardy last night. And the contestants knew most of the answers. Toll free telephone numbers–especially vanity numbers–stick in the minds of consumers. Toll free is everywhere and its popularity is growing.