There’s a whole new breed of domain extensions and it’s hard to tell which ones will be the most popular. There are a few that may always stand above the rest (.com, .net, .org, .gov, .edu) You can get more information on domain names here.
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The popularity of 1-800 numbers is surpassing that of local phone numbers at rates exceeding industry expectations.
Toll free service has increased at such a fast pace that the supply of available 1-800 numbers is at an all-time low. According to the Federal Communications Commission 1-800, 888, 877 and 866 numbers are increasingly popular for businesses and for personal use. With no plans for the addition of new numbers, the existing supply is quickly depleting.
Read more here.
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On the heels of the release of 855 toll free phone numbers, we are already fielding a stream of inquiries about the pending release of 844 area code numbers. While we do not expect the 844 release immediately, the demand for toll free is so high that we can fully expect the new 844 numbers to be released to ease the burden for businesses looking to get a creative new toll free number.
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Many people wonder who can use a toll free. Does it have to be a business or can anyone use a toll free?
Get more info on personal use toll frees here.
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Courts in recent years have been raising the evidentiary bar law enforcement agents must meet in order to obtain historical cell phone records that reveal information about a target’s location. But documents obtained by civil liberties groups under a Freedom of Information Act request suggest that “triggerfish” technology can be used to pinpoint cell phones without involving cell phone providers at all.
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The American Red Cross needs volunteers to make a difference with Service to Armed Forces Emergency Messaging.
This is something someone can do from their home using their computer and telephone. Volunteers sign up specifically for time slots that they are available. There is online training that will take three hours and an online mentoring method if you have any questions.
Call 1-800-REDCROSS for more information.
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During a recent discussion with members of the Tollfree Advisory Committee, it was agreed that if the database of toll free numbers isn’t beefed up soon, the finite supply of toll free numbers could run out. Last year, a plea for the deactivation of unused 800 numbers resulted in a temporary surge of numbers returned to the main database. But despite these mass replacements, the supply of available toll free numbers continues to dwindle as thousands of subscribers register for a toll free number each day. It’s time for some action.
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Industry Compliance
One Purpose of the Tollfree Advisory Committee (TAC) is to assist in arbitrating disputes between subscribers/Responsible Organizations/the Government/and end users of telephone and communications services.
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As the popularity and recognition of the newly released 855 toll free area code numbers grows, we see more and more advertisements and websites including the new 855 number. 855 numbers are quickly being acquired as we wait for more news on the pending 844 toll free phone numbers. Those, too, are needed to ease the burden.
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Many people wonder how far the law can go and who can stop it. You can start getting yourself acquainted with the restrictions of state and government officials here. Good luck!
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Toll Free Service Management System News 