Toll Free Sales on the Up and Up

Federal agencies have been cracking down on the illegal sale of 800 numbers and the hoarding, or stockpiling, of numbers by service providers and subscribers. This oversight is intended to help free up some of the numbers for new subscribers. Get some additional information here.

The Disappearing Act

Why are toll free numbers disappearing? This isn’t going over well with business owners especially since the delay of the newest 855 toll free area code’s coming out.

Learn more about this here.

Wow Your Friends!

A new trend in the use of 800 numbers is drastically increasing the number of subscribers to toll free service. The new users? Families. This jewel of a system is now being used for business and families alike, both with it’s vast array of cost saving features and familiar ability to wow a crowd. Here’s some more information.

855 Going Fast….

As we have stated, we expect that the supply of 855 toll free phone numbers will soon be depleted. These numbers have proven very popular.We do not expect an imminent release of the new 844 toll free numbers, but we do expect a release within the next 12-18 months. We will keep you posted.

Go Green with Toll Free eFax

Many companies have started offering paperless billing to save millions of paper each year – great idea! Bills are now sent electronically, an ideal format for money saving ventures and eco-minded individuals alike. If you are looking for more ways to “green it up” you should consider a new system sweeping the nation: efax! No more bulky fax machines and worrying about whether someone received your fax or not. Businesses use efax services with toll free numbers and people have started using them for personal use as well. Learn how to get your own efax here.

Bail Outs for Telecom Giants

America has heard the words “Bail-out” all too often in the past two years. The idea of a bail out sounds more like a friendly gesture (now that we’ve heard it so much) rather than the crisis state it actually is. Some one or entity does something they probably shouldn’t have and someone else needs to get them out of that situation. And WE the people have to pay for it? Do you think big businesses should be bailed out? Vote here.

Newly Released Toll Free Numbers

There have been lots of instances where people want a particular toll free number that has not been re-released back in to the system. Some times they can find out the day of release but then have to tale a day off to sit around and constantly ask if it’s ready yet. The SMS800 has finally decided to have all the numbers waiting to be released given back to the system at 11pm Central time. Read more about it here!

Can I Service My Own Toll Free?

Can you? Find out the steps to take, here.

Toll Free Helps Holders Of Gift Cards

Federal government restrictions on gift cards now requires the cards to include a toll free number for consumers to call regarding any limitations or fees associated with the cards. These rules are part of the overhaul of the credit system approved last year. With holiday gift giving season in full swing, and gift cards expected to make up 20 percent of holiday gifts, this toll free phone number will help consumers.

It’s Up to You

The force behind the demand for toll-free numbers is not only the traditional business use: a growing market is comprised of residential customers. If rationing is implemented, obtaining a new toll free number will be more difficult than ever before. Read more here.