Posted on March 11, 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.
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Posted on March 5, 2010 by smsgov
Toll free service is essential for new companies, start-ups and any business trying to get a competitive edge. Insiders are concerned that if the existing available 800 numbers are rationed, some businesses could be doomed.
The severe shortage of 800, 888, 877, and 866 numbers already has the toll free service industry feeling uneasy. Now that rumors are circulating that rationing of numbers is about to begin, experts say anyone who wants to obtain a toll free number had better act now.
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Posted on February 23, 2010 by smsgov
Stories about people getting caught trying to illegally broker valuable toll free phone numbers are rampant and not only is the FCC and other agencies paying close attention, so are we. There are strict guidelines over the distribution and use of toll free phone numbers. But with supplies so limited, people are desperate for this remarkable marketing tool. And so others prey on the need. But if new toll free area codes were released, supplies would increase and these improper practices would diminish. The way to stop this is two-fold: increased FCC crackdown and the release of 855 numbers.
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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 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 16, 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. Many service providers can help but it’s still very tough. Even the most major providers can have difficulty finding the right toll free for the right business. Make sure you go with a reliable provider who is willing to spend time discussing your needs.
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Posted on February 15, 2010 by smsgov
As supplies of new toll free phone numbers increase in the future, we will likely see a swift decrease in the improper and illegal transfer of these valuable numbers. Once the 855 numbers become available, approved toll free providers will have an easier time and the toll free black market, as it has been called, will diminish. There will be an ample supply of good custom numbers once the stock is expanded. It is all about demand and supply, as is the case in every business. We hope these new 855 numbers will be released soon. Brokering and hoarding practices need to cease and these new numbers will help.
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Posted on February 4, 2010 by smsgov
Facing an extreme dearth of 800 numbers, telecommunications experts are now concerned that a toll free number ration could delay new phone service applications. And in the midst of an economic meltdown, U.S. business owners could not imagine worse news.
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Posted on February 3, 2010 by smsgov
Recent reports have referred to the situation as the ‘the perfect storm” meaning the shortage of numbers, the soaring demand, and the failure of the federal government to release reserved numbers have all collided to create a situation in which rationing, an embargo or even a complete depletion of 800 numbers is possible.
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Posted on January 24, 2010 by smsgov
Many toll free companies are offering cheap toll free service. If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is! The main problem with really cheap service is that the quality is extremely low because of VoIP usage. VoIP is cheap to run but comes with a lot of drawbacks, especially when using it to service your toll free number. If you do a little bit of searching you can always find comparable rates with beautifully established service on a top carrier.
VoIP can still be debilitating – read more here.
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