Posted on October 12, 2010 by smsgov
Just like 855 area code phone numbers just did (and 800, 888, 877 and 866 before that) the new 844 toll free numbers will add millions of options for subscribers looking for a perfect custom number to match a business name, brand or a domain name. When the 844s come out, there will be many more opportunities for toll free subscribers.
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Posted on October 8, 2010 by smsgov
If reports are accurate, the new 855 toll area code numbers could be released as early as tomorrow. Be prepared and use an established toll free service provider. Get your ideal custom number ready to launch by speaking with a provider in advance. There are millions of new phone number combinations with each area code so there will be ample new options. We will keep you posted.
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Posted on September 26, 2010 by smsgov
Since news has come out that the 855 toll free numbers could be released within days, there have been an awful lot of articles on the web about the new 855 toll free area code numbers, poised for release. Do your homework because not all the information out there is accurate. Prepare now and anyone can get a good custom 855 toll free number once they are released. But don’t believe everything you read–the FCC has stringent guidelines about the distribution of these numbers.
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Posted on September 7, 2010 by smsgov
Although recurring news reports have revealed a drastic reduction in accessible, quality, toll free numbers nationwide, there are still ways to get a good custom number. Supplies of numbers may, indeed, be low however there are still carriers that can provide their customers with a good supply of toll free numbers that will suit the needs of their business or non-profit. The trick is to research carriers and find one that offers an ample pool of numbers. Subscribers can still attain good numbers from experienced and reliable carriers.
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Posted on September 6, 2010 by smsgov
When an 800 number is disconnected, it eventually becomes available on the 800 Service Management System, (SMS/800) database. These retired numbers are in great demand and the competition to secure released numbers is fierce.
Industry insiders are recommending that anyone wishing to obtain a toll free number secure one immediately. Thousands of toll free numbers are registered each day. With a limited number of possibilities, the finite supply is nearly expended.
Read more here.
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Posted on September 3, 2010 by smsgov
Industry big-wigs are getting more and more creative with the use of toll free telephone numbers. Motorists in metropolitan areas are noticing billboards featuring a toll free number that is in fact a hidden movie advertisement for “The Virginity Hit,” a mockumentary about a teenager trying to lose his virginity. Callers to the toll free number are greeted by an automated message from Zack Pearlman, one of the film’s stars. The movie producers appear to be using a temporary toll free phone number to create a media storm and some controversy which will then bring attention to the movie, made by and featuring unknowns. There are always creative ways to use toll free to boost any type of business.
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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 July 16, 2010 by smsgov
These days, it seems that consumers recognize the real value of toll free over standard phone service. Experts say that the increase in consumer recognition of the advantages of 1-800 numbers is related to the tangible financial benefits of using toll free, particularly in tough economic times. Businesses with a 1-800 number can see almost instant increases in sales, word of mouth referrals, and a decrease in product returns. Standard local phone service often does not provide any of these advantages.
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Posted on June 21, 2010 by smsgov
As telecommunications experts, we are actively spreading the word about the scarcity of good toll free numbers and keeping our readers apprised of new developments within the industry.Business owners should be educated and prepared for the shortfall at a time when they may need the advantages of toll free the most. With the economy still floundering, this dearth of available 1-800 numbers comes at a time when economists are advising business owners to shift their marketing tactics to direct response—including using toll free to attract consumers and sustain relationships with existing customers. We know that toll free helps businesses. But getting good numbers, with supplies dwindling, is becoming a challenge. The best advice, still, is to obtain a good toll free phone number today.
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Posted on June 14, 2010 by smsgov
There are now half-dozen toll free telephone numbers related to the Gulf oil spill. The newest government toll free number aimed at keeping residents informed is one established on June 9 by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This newest toll free hotline to provide consumers with information about Florida’s open and closed fishing harvest areas, the availability of seafood varieties, and general pricing information. Call 800-357-4273 for information.
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