Posted on November 9, 2010 by smsgov
Attempts to profit from the illegal sale of 800, 888, 877, and 866 numbers are in response to rapidly dwindling supplies. Thee FCC rules were established and are very clear. Hoarding and Brokering of toll free phone numbers is unlawful. Our experts advise anyone interested in obtaining an 800 number should legally obtain a toll free number through a reliable toll free service provider.
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Posted on November 8, 2010 by smsgov
Political figures have gotten involved in our nations toll free problems recently, holding press conferences, working with telecom providers, etc. We would guess that working with big business is a politically smart move because so much of politics relies on donations by who else but businesses! Read more here.
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Posted on November 8, 2010 by smsgov
With mortgage rates lower than they have been in the past five decades, many people winding their way out of the economic downturn are house-hunting. First step? Use toll free service to get a free credit report. Anyone can request a free annual credit report through 877-322-8228. The report should be forwarded within two weeks. Learn your credit score for free with a toll fee phone number before you head to the realtor.
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Posted on November 8, 2010 by smsgov
Telecommunications industry sources now say an unthinkable embargo on new toll free phone service in the United States is a real possibility within the next year. Facing a severe shortage of available 800-numbers, a skyrocketing demand for toll free service and an emerging black market for 800 numbers, insiders say officials feel they are left with no choice but to impose an embargo.
Read more here.
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Posted on November 7, 2010 by smsgov
There are lots of ways to use a toll free number – they aren’t just for businesses or personal use. A recent news report show that toll free numbers are in high demand as “tip lines”. Many toll free numbers are being set up to allow normal citizens the “free”dom to let authorities know what’s going on. “I think people are more likely to report things if they know they can make a quick, free call,” notes a prominent psychology grad. To see what’s going on in your area click here.
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Posted on November 7, 2010 by smsgov
Anyone who watched CBS Sunday Morning today saw an interesting feature story about customer service and how 1-800 numbers play a huge part in bringing together the customer with the business representative. Getting the toll free phone number is easy and affordable–staffing those phones with customer service reps who are friendly and make every effort to help the customer is the next step. It is essential to make sure these components work together for the best use of too free in customer service.
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Posted on November 7, 2010 by smsgov
New York State has launched a toll free number to help address its affordable housing crisis. Through a web site and toll free number, people in need of housing can be matched with landlords. This is a brand new initiative from the New York State Department of Health and the New York Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. The toll-free number to the bilingual call center is 1-877-428-8844, staffed weekdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Posted on November 6, 2010 by smsgov
According to Digicel, its revenue stream is being adversely affected because, along with other operators, it is unable to sell toll free services to corporate customers. Digicel complained that LIME has a monopoly in that segment of the market and corporate customers are “forced to use C&W/LIME’s toll free service and accept whatever prices and service standards C&W/LIME chooses”. Read more here.
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Posted on November 6, 2010 by smsgov
Thirteen years after the federal government rationed the dwindling supply of toll free numbers, reports are circulating that rationing will once again be implemented. Severe shortages of 800 numbers are forcing these extreme measures as a means of protecting the limited remaining supply.
Read more here.
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Posted on November 5, 2010 by smsgov
Just a month after its release, it is clear that the new 855 toll free area codes are a resounding success. By all accounts, these numbers are quickly being optioned by subscribers. The supply will deplete more quickly than expected. But the new 844 numbers are not far behind. We expect that supply to be released within the next 12-18 months, creating even more toll free opportunities nationwide.
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