St. Pats and Toll Free

Happy St Patrick’s Day from SMSGOV. These types of holidays may not mean much to many people but generate big revenue for companies all over the United States. People celebrate and restaurants, bars and at parades. Travel increases this week as people travel to huge parades in large cities nationwide and to get there, they use 1-800 numbers to make arrangements. Some parade committees get short-term 1-800 numbers for callers to receive information on parade routes, services and parking.

Spring Break Toll Free

Traditionally this time of year we hear of a surge in the use of travel toll free telephone numbers as colleges students make last minute plans for spring break, this week and next. The travel industry and toll free service have a longstanding relationship that we expect will continue to grow and expand.

1-800-Red-Cross Tsunami Efforts

The American Red Cross is already moving ahead to help in Tsunami torn areas from Japan through the South Pacific and to Hawaii if necessary. The Red Cross number is 1-800-RED-CROSS to volunteer or to donate.

Religious Communities Using Toll Free

Today is a holy holiday within the Catholic church..Ash Wednesday. And it reminds us how many religious organizations nationwide are now connecting with their parishioners through a toll free telephone number. In fact, churches of all denominations nationwide use toll free for information and resources and also for donations. The same goes for non-profits. While once primarily used for businesses, toll free service is now spreading to all types of religious communities and charities.

800 Number and Domain/The New Marketing Standard

Matching an 1-800 number and a domain name has become a marketing standard for businesses large and small. And with the new 855 toll free numbers, this is an easy task. Business owners nationwide are discovering how simple it is to match their domain with an 855 number.

855. Next is 844.

All the reports we receive have indicated that the new 855 numbers are going strong and that the new 844 toll frees will be released within the next year or so. The 844 numbers will further bolster the ever-growing need for new toll free phone numbers.

855 Benefits To Small Companies

Small businesses across the Untied States are discovering how beneficial the new 855 toll free telephone numbers can be. The 855 numbers, just released last fall, are plentiful and are easily matched for a perfect custom number, matching a domain name, or a business name. Small companies nationwide are learning the advantages of affordable toll free through 855 numbers.

Wisconsin Toll Free Lines Flooded

The toll free telephone hotline for Wisconsinites to get in touch with their legislators is temporarily disconnected. It’s been shut down since Friday, due to the crush of calls from people weighing in on the proposed public union cutbacks. Toll free lines are commonplace in local and state governments. Constituents can call government officials and agencies for help with inquiries and resources. In Wisconsin this week, the lines have been overwhelmed as residents flood the capital with concerns about major budget changes.

 

1-800 Hollywood

There is a lot of buzz about actor Bill Murray’s interview on Sirius Satellite radio this morning. This could be the only celebrity-or one of very few–who has no publicist, no agent. Instead he has a 1-800 number for Hollywood insiders to contact him with scripts, information on acting parts, etc.

2011 Winter Toll Free Numbers

With snow emergencies this winter hitting nationwide, and as far south as Atlanta and Dallas, 1-800 numbers have been instituted in most cities, and counties throughout the united States to help residents deal with weather-related emergencies. Municipal toll free phone numbers are nothing new, but they have grown in number and in use over the past year or so as governments provide free communication for assistance and updates.