Posted on February 20, 2010 by smsgov
Toll free service has become a staple for businesses, organizations, and not-for-profits. According to reports, 98% of Americans use toll free numbers regularly. Businesses can see increases of as much as 600 percent if an advertisement includes a 1-800 number. Toll free numbers increase market reach, enhance customer confidence, establish recognition of brand image, and sustain businesses during times of a weak economy.
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Posted on February 20, 2010 by smsgov
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 February 19, 2010 by smsgov
If the current trend continues, tens of thousands of toll free phone numbers will become unavailable this week. How many remain available? That figure is a moving target. But suffice it to say that there are not nearly enough good toll free numbers to last for very much longer. In a few short years, at this rate, we could be entirely out of toll free phone numbers…and the last few will not exactly be the cream of the crop numbers. With the release of new 855 area code toll free numbers, the problem of the low supply would be eased. Subscribers would be able to get new custom numbers that fit there needs and there would be less compromise. We hope the new 855 numbers are released soon, before the supply gets much lower. With tens of thousands of numbers being taken each week, they are going fast.
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Posted on February 19, 2010 by smsgov
Toll free numbers have such an extreme positive impact on any company, that it is rare for business owners to cancel their numbers. A plea for unused numbers to be released offered a brief reprieve earlier this year. Read more here.
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Posted on February 19, 2010 by smsgov
The value of toll free service has become a necessity for any business. The limited availability of new numbers and the limited turnover of used numbers have created an intense and competitive demand for 1-800, 888, 877 and 866 numbers. According to the FCC, popularity of toll free service is increasing for both business and personal use.
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Posted on February 18, 2010 by smsgov
Government continues to use toll free phone service more and more to keep the flow of information strong. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority now has a new toll free phone number for motorists to receive timely road conditions on any of the state’s 10 turnpikes Motorists can call 1-877-403-7623 to get road condition updates. The 800 number will also update road construction projects during times of normal traffic and will be used for major accidents in the case a turnpike must be closed or traffic diverted during an accident.
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Posted on February 18, 2010 by smsgov
Fake Toyota phone number prompts phone charge
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DENVER — Scammers have obtained a toll-free phone number that differs by one digit from the official Toyota helpline, and people who call the wrong number will be charged $5.96, the Better Business Bureau announced today.
In addition, operators of the fake number ask for information, such as a Social Security number, that makes callers vulnerable to identity theft, the Bureau said.
The correct number for Toyota is 800-331-4331. The Better Business Bureau is cautioning Toyota owners to be sure they call the correct phone number.
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Posted on February 18, 2010 by smsgov
Triggerfish, also known as cell-site simulators or digital analyzers, are nothing new: the technology was used in the 1990s to hunt down renowned hacker Kevin Mitnick. This is really interesting; click here to read more.
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Posted on February 18, 2010 by smsgov
There are no immediate plans to add another toll free pre-fix. In fact, the reserved 855 pre-fix is not expected to be released for several years. Meanwhile, toll free phone numbers have become a staple of the business world and demand is consistently rising.
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Posted on February 17, 2010 by smsgov
Toll free service has been available for 40 years, but has skyrocketed in popularity in the past decade. 1-800 numbers were introduced in 1967. By the 1980s, half of all long distance calls were through 800 numbers. A decade later, the FCC added two new pre-fixes, 888 and 877, to address the shortage of available 800 numbers. Then with the supply continuing to drop while demand increased, 866 numbers were added in the year 2000.
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