Posted on June 7, 2010 by smsgov
We are still fielding inquiries about the yet-to-be-released 855 telephone area codes–toll free numbers. Although there is buzz that the numbers are “being tested” and that they are set to be made available for public use sometime soon, we have had no concrete evidence or confirmation that this is true. We are keeping a close eye on the situation and will keep you, our readers, apprised.
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Posted on June 7, 2010 by smsgov
This seems to be a hot topic these days. Under rules established in 1997 by the FCC, toll-free service providers cannot reserve a toll-free number without having an actual toll-free subscriber for whom the number is being reserved. By law, available numbers must be doled out on a first-come, first served basis off the main database maintained by the 800 Service Management System (SMS/800). Hoarding numbers is likewise illegal. A subscriber may not acquire more toll-free numbers than they intend to use. By FCC definition, “hoarding” also includes “brokering” which is the illegal lease or sale of toll-free numbers for a fee.
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Posted on June 7, 2010 by smsgov
In an unstable economy, small businesses need reliable marketing tools to increase the flow of new and repeat business and compete with bigger, sustained companies. Toll free numbers instantly win customer confidence and give new businesses the jump start they need to grow into sustained companies.
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.
Read more here.
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Posted on June 6, 2010 by smsgov
At the start of hurricane season, weather forecasters have just predicted a high rate of hurricanes this summer of 2010–double the typical amount of strong storms for southern California and the East Coast. But government officials are offering toll free phone numbers in many states for information on resources, preparation and relief. Call 1-800-FED-INFO for information on hurricane resources before the 2010s storms hit. These numbers are just one way the federal state and local officials use toll free to stay connected to their constituents throughout the United States.
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Posted on June 6, 2010 by smsgov
The SMS/800 Data Center houses the main database of available toll free 800, 888, 877 and 866 phone numbers. SMS/800 maintains the database and keeps records of the owners of each number and the service providers. Available numbers on the database are assigned to subscribers on a first-come, first-served, basis. Additionally, the SMS/800 management team works with toll free service providers and with the owners and operators of the 800 numbers. The team has final authority on all issues that arise at SMS/800.
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Posted on June 6, 2010 by smsgov
The question of just how many really good toll free numbers remain available for new subscribers continues to circle throughout the telecommunications world. While we don’t have a precise figure, we can say for certain that the well is running dry. Experts advise that anyone interested in a toll free number should consider getting one immediately. There are an average of between 6,000 and 8,000 new toll free numbers registered daily. With a limited number of numerical possibilities, the finite supply could eventually be depleted.
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Posted on June 5, 2010 by smsgov
In our industry we are discovering that with increasing speed, toll free telephone numbers are exceeding standard numbers in popularity. The value of a 1-800 number has become crystal clear to business owners nationwide. Toll free telephone numbers allow callers to reach businesses, organizations and even friends and relatives without being charged for the call. A toll free number lends credibility to any business, enhances customer service, and increases customer confidence. There are no additional installations needed for a 1-800 number and the calls can be routed to any cell phone, landline, or fax. Studies show that sales can double and word of mouth referrals can increase by as much as 200% making toll free service indispensable for business. In the past decade, toll free has quickly increased in popularity and that trend is continuing to gain steam.
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Posted on June 5, 2010 by smsgov
Posted on June 5, 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.
Read more here.
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Posted on June 4, 2010 by smsgov
Tickets season for summer events is in full swing. But beware the scammers. Hockey fans nationwide this week have been cheated over fake tickets for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With millions of consumers looking to buy legitimate tickets for concerts and other events this summer, scam sellers are busy. Consumers who believe that they have been cheated by an unscrupulous online-ticket vendor are urged to contact 1-800-386-5438 (TTY: 1-800-964-3013) to report the incident and file a consumer complaint.
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