Posted on August 20, 2010 by smsgov
There are an average of 8,000 new toll free numbers registered each day. With a limited number of numerical possibilities, the finite supply is nearly expended.
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.
According to the FCC, toll free numbers are becoming increasingly popular for business and personal use.
Read more here.
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Posted on August 19, 2010 by smsgov
Just a decade ago we could never have imagined how telecommunications would impact our lives in 2010. Where would we be without our Smart phones, our APPS, and our personal toll free numbers? Telecommunications is becoming more and more vital to the growth of businesses. All these techniques are proven marketing tools that can increase existing business and jump-start a new company. Toll free service is so affordable that anyone can get multiple numbers and still save over standard service. By advertising more than one toll free number, you can reach more customer and get more business coming your way. Let your customers call you for free.
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Posted on August 15, 2010 by smsgov
While we are amused by all the publicity actor Bill Murray has been receiving over his new personal toll free telephone number, we are not surprised by his decision. Actors, sports figures and celebrities have long used toll free telephone numbers for their professional image. The numbers sometimes ring to staff, sometimes to taped messages, and sometimes directly to their managers and agents. Personal use of toll free service has mushroomed over the past decade and we expect it will continue to grow in popularity.
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Posted on August 13, 2010 by smsgov
Government agencies are using toll free telephone numbers to curb crime–and lately the focus has been on identity theft. Criminals are increasingly searching for random Social Security numbers. Once they find them, they cross-check these numbers against other databases to see if the numbers have been used to obtain credit. The newest unfortunate trend is targeting children’s Social Security numbers. The Federal Trade Commission’s identity theft hotline can be reached toll-free at 1-877-ID-THEFT (438-4338).
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Posted on August 10, 2010 by smsgov
Toll free service is the perfect way to convey informational messages to the public. Government agencies use them all the time to provide data, instructions, and information during a crisis. Businesses are starting to use the same method.
It makes sense to put taped informational messages on toll free lines rather than on standard phone numbers. Callers who need information won’t have to pay for the call and employees wont be disrupted to repeat the same information over and over.
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Posted on August 10, 2010 by smsgov
With more than 8,000 toll free numbers registered each day, the supply of available numbers is quickly depleting. This scarcity is causing a rush to obtain new toll free numbers or obtain disconnected numbers returned back to the system.
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.
Read more here.
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Posted on August 9, 2010 by smsgov
We have had some recent inquiries from people looking to speed up the release of the 855 area code toll free number pool. They want them out for use sooner rather than later. Here is our suggestion: Writing to your federal elected official is one option. The 855 numbers are currently held by the FCC until they are deemed needed for public use. In our opinion, the pool of 855 toll free numbers would be helpful to ease the burden of decreasing available toll free phone numbers and would reduce the illegal hoarding and distribution of these numbers
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Posted on August 8, 2010 by smsgov
In recent months, members of the Tollfree Advisory Committee at SMSGOV.com have been repeatedly warning of the decline of available toll free phone numbers. To offset the anticipated impact of this scarcity of 1-800 numbers, the Tollfree Advisory Committee strongly recommends the release by the FCC of the reserved toll free area codes in 2010.
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Posted on August 7, 2010 by smsgov
Please pass this along too all those who have expressed interest in getting an 855 toll free area code phone numbers the minute they are released: We are monitoring the situation carefully and will keep our readers posted on all new developments. We do know that an official recommendation has been made to the FCC and that it appears the 855 combinations will be released at some point in the near future. We will continue to keep all our readers posted and as soon as we hear anything at all about 855 numbers we will let you know through this blog.
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Posted on August 6, 2010 by smsgov
In addition to 1-800-RED CROSS, The Red Cross has set up a another, temporary, toll free phone number for Recovery Assistance and Information. A message can be left on this line 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Assistance is provided at no cost and is coordinated with governments, insurance, and other organizations to ensure there is no duplication of assistance. Call the new Red Cross toll free Recovery Assistance and Information line at 1-888-953-3463 through August 29.
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