Posted on November 24, 2010 by smsgov
There are lots of “apps” out there – if you’re not sure what an “app” is, you are living in the wrong century! Find more on Apps here and update your knowledge base.
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Posted on November 23, 2010 by smsgov
Black Friday is just three days away but many consumers do not want to wait out in the cold at 5 a.m. on a long line to get savings on electronics and other holiday gifts. That is why so many retail stores are offering the same deals for shipping. Consumers who call the 1-800 number on Black Friday could get the same savings as those braving those long cold waits in the early morning hours outside the stores.
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Posted on November 23, 2010 by smsgov
The demand for retired numbers is so great that some companies are charging subscribers thousands of dollars to reserve one. Industry experts say that turnover of claimed numbers is minimal because toll free service is so effective and profitable that businesses, organizations, and non-profits who secure an 800 number tend to keep it.
Read more here.
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Posted on November 23, 2010 by smsgov
You have probably heard of old abandoned houses being gutted by scavengers for their copper pipes. They draw a pretty penny out there on the metal market. Contractors ended up not using copper pipes for a few reasons and now there seems to be a new breed of copper thieves… They are now taking telephone lines – that’s right!
Learn more about protecting yourself here.
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Posted on November 22, 2010 by smsgov
Emerging technology has raised questions about how, and under what circumstances and situations, law enforcement agencies can tap into and trace phone calls. As new and enhanced telecommunications systems develop, the debate over this issue becomes more intense.
Read more here.
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Posted on November 22, 2010 by smsgov
Business owners have rapidly started up new 800 number accounts because prices have been rapidly increasing and availability has gone down. It’s a tough situation but people in the know are aware that “now” is the time!
Check out more here.
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Posted on November 21, 2010 by smsgov
The state owned telecom operator, MTNL is going to offer 3G phone services. MTNL will offer the 3G high-speed data mobile phone free services initially to its high-spending mobile customers for a period of two months on a trial basis. Read more here.
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Posted on November 21, 2010 by smsgov
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.
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Posted on November 20, 2010 by smsgov
We are interested to see the FCC’s report on the acquisition and activations of the new 855 toll free area codes. We know that the new numbers have been very popular and that demand is high. The FCC will determine how quickly the numbers are activated. At some point after that, the 844 numbers will come into play. The need is high and even with the new 855 numbers, supplies will soon be low again. The 844 back-up numbers will help.
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Posted on November 20, 2010 by smsgov
Is it irrational to begin rationing toll free number out? Some think not; in fact, some think that a toll free number should only be “not available” to another person if it’s getting use. It’s not likely that the day will come where you can lose your toll free number for non-usage but it’s possible… Read more here.
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