New AT&T Call Centers

Big news from AT&T. The company will build new social security call centers with toll free numbers for information. Read more: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9JI4MEO2.htm

Can I become a Part of the SMS800?

Short answer: No.
You just probably won’t want to do all that it takes to become a part of the SMS800.
Click here to get more informed on the SMS800 database.

Your Chance is Now To Get 855

After years of dealing with a depleted stock, toll free telephone numbers are now bolstered, thanks to the release of the new 855 toll free area code numbers. But the choice numbers are going quickly so once again the supply is diminishing. With at least a year to wait for the new 844 numbers, the chance is now to get a premium 855 toll free number. Before long, the 855 numbers will, too, be in short supply.

RADA Provides Toll Free Hotline for Farmers

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) has launched a toll free number 1-888-429-5723 aimed at helping farmers obtain valuable agricultural information without being concerned about the cost. The toll free line will not only help to reduce farmers’ communication expenses, but will allow for quick access to credible technical information related to their operations. Another way toll free helps society and brings information to a community.

The Rise of 877’s

Supplies of 800 numbers are decreasing while demand is growing. According to the Federal Communications Commissions, toll free service is a valuable commodity for businesses and popularity is consistently on the rise. The availability of toll free numbers is plummeting yet there are no immediate plans by the FCC to overcome the shortage by launching the reserved 855 numbers. Get more information here.

Economic Indicators Released Suggest More Consumer Spending This Year.

Economic Indicators released this week suggest better retail holiday shopping during the 2010 holiday season. Experts predict that overall spending will jump 2.3 percent and online shopping with increase by a whopping 16 percent! That translates to billions in spending. All retail and service businesses would be wise to increase their marketing now, through telecommunications and specifically via a toll free telephone number if they do not already have one. Toll free draws more customers and increases revenue.

Reserving a Good 1-800 Number Can Be Very Difficult

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.

Read more here.

Seller’s Rights

As a business consult, we are constantly asked questions on what is best for a particular company. How to increase sales, how to market, and how to beat the competition. It came as no surprise when our expertise was asked about selling an owned toll free number. Everyone in the office almost yelled, “No! Don’t try it.” Why, you ask?
Check out this article.

It’s So Easy To Procure Toll Free Service

Getting toll free service has ever been easier. Service providers assign and reserve numbers off the database for their customers on a first-come, first-served basis. To get started, subscribers simply contact a service provider, find a suitable vanity number or numerical sequence, and then sign on for service. The process can’t get much simpler than that.

SMSGOV’s Official List of Approved Toll Free Service Providers

In addition to the complete list of toll free telephone companies SMSGOV.com maintains; SMS-GOV.US also maintains a list of approved Toll Free Service Providers. We have compiled the full list below:

See list here.