844 Toll Free Numbers

Still awaiting word on the release of the 844 toll free telephone area code series. These numbers are expected to be released on the heels of the 855 numbers, put forth last fall by the FCC. The 855 numbers have been so successful that there is no doubt that the 844 numbers will will coming along within the next year or so.

Did You See All The Toll Free in Ads During Last Night’s Game?

The 50 million viewers of the Super Bowl last night saw dozens of commercials featuring 1-800 numbers. The game is secondary to many viewers who enjoy watching the creative advertising. The lesson can be handed down from these giant corporations and their Madison Avenue ad executives–toll free phone service works and can be used in conjunction with all ads and promotions to increase business.

1-800 Flowers Sets The Holiday Tone

Florists nationwide will enjoy their busiest time of the season next week, taking orders through toll free phone numbers for floral deliveries. Valentines Day, flower deliveries and toll free became fast partners when 1-800-FLOWERS became a household name. Since then, thousands of florists have obtained 1-800 numbers for fast, free connections to their customers.

Advances in Communications Include Toll Free

Ten years ago we could never have imagined the advances in communications and technology. The pace of technological growth has been frenetic and toll free phone service has kept up with every step. Toll free numbers are used by every conceivable type of business in every traditional and contemporary way. Smart phones, APPS, social networks, internet all include toll free 800, 888, 877, 866 or 855 numbers. And as new technology emerges, toll free service will find its niche there too.

Super Bowl Advertising With Toll Free

Super Bowl commercials are almost as popular as the game. Companies will spend an average of $100,000 per second! And $3 million per ad for a spot during this Sunday’s game. And the majority of those ads will include a toll free telephone number or a link to a web site that provides the toll free phone number. Toll free is commonplace in corporate advertising and just as effective for smaller companies.

News Coverage of 855 Numbers

We have noticed a recent spike in the amount of news coverage of the new 855 toll free area code phone numbers. As more subscribers sign on for an 855 number, and more ads include an 855 phone number, the media is catching on to this phenomenon.

844 Next?

The resounding success of the 855 toll free phone numbers has unveiled a slew of inquiries about the possibility of the 844 numbers being released soon. The 844 numbers, currently held in reserve, will be released for toll free use when the FCC deems a need within the industry. With toll free numbers so popular, these 844 reserves will likely be released within the next year or so. We will keep you posted.