Posted on January 18, 2010 by smsgov
To overcome shortages of 1-800 numbers in the past, 888 and 877 were introduced in 1996 and 1998 respectively. Then, in 2000 the 866 numbers debuted. But toll free numbers have become such a valuable commodity that the stock is once again depleted. With an estimated five year wait before another new pre-fix is added, experts advise that obtaining a number immediately is essential.
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Posted on January 17, 2010 by smsgov
Never before has technology been such a big factor during a disaster as it has been the past week. Information in and out of Haiti, and on-going relief efforts for the victims, have been largely organized through toll free phone service, twitter, text messages, phone-based images and so on. This is a new era in telecommunications and technology. The entire world is in touch with what is happening every minute in Haiti and learning how to help without having to only rely on news organizations.
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Posted on January 17, 2010 by smsgov
Toll free numbers were introduced in 1967. By the 1980s, nearly half of all long distance calls would be toll free. Today, 98 percent of adults say they regularly use toll free numbers. Meanwhile, the supply of 800, 888, 877, and 866 numbers are at an all-time low. More than two-thirds of the available numbers are taken and there are no immediate plans by the Federal Communications Commission to introduce a new pre-fix.
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Posted on January 17, 2010 by smsgov
VoIP converts voices into digital signals that travel over the Internet. However, it has become difficult to perfect these systems and missed connections and interrupted service are a common problem.Read more here.
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Posted on January 16, 2010 by smsgov
To help the residents of devastated Haiti, use legitimate toll free numbers to make a donation or get information. 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-4UNICEF. Or call 1-888-407-4747 to find out information on family in Haiti.
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Posted on January 16, 2010 by smsgov
In 2005, the FCC yanked control of 1-800-Red-Cross from a private California business owner who was leasing the use of the number to local chapters of the Red Cross. When the charity filed a formal complaint, the FCC determined that the brokering was illegal and handed over control of the number to the non-profit.
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Posted on January 16, 2010 by smsgov
Toll free numbers enable callers to reach businesses, organizations, and non-profits without having to pay for the call. This marketing tool has been so successful that the available 800 numbers are decreasing while demand is growing at unprecedented rates.
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Posted on January 15, 2010 by smsgov
Concern about the diminishing stock of 800 numbers is creating an even higher demand for toll free service, a marketing tool that the FCC says is “proven” to increase business. Studies show that telephone orders can increase up to 60 percent and word of mouth referrals can rise by 200 percent if a toll free number is advertised.
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Posted on January 15, 2010 by smsgov
Communications over fiber optic systems are more difficult to tap and monitor. With fiber optic technology, picking up on transmissions can be more difficult.
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Posted on January 14, 2010 by smsgov
Within the industry we are seeing more and more toll free phone numbers obtained for use for recorded messages. Informational, instructional, referrals and even spiritual and meditation through a toll free phone call. Yes, you can call a toll free number and hear a recorded guided meditation. At the beginning, the instructor refers the listeners to a website, podcast or CD for additional meditation therapies. These creative uses are what toll free is all about-an affordable way to market any and every type of business and service.
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