Posted on March 22, 2010 by smsgov
Can toll free numbers be completely diminished? With virtually all toll free numbers having been used by two or more persons/businesses already, this is very likely. The only thing keeping the system going is that people are releasing old toll free numbers. Once released, a toll free number is left dormant for several months and then re-released to the system for someone else to grab. Many people release a toll free not knowing that they are more likely to come back for another one in the future. If people stop releasing their toll frees and hold on to them, or worse yet, if they take on more than one and hold on to them, it could cause a toll free meltdown.
Can the industry meltdown? Find out more here.
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Posted on March 20, 2010 by smsgov
As telecommunications experts, we continue to spread the word about the scarcity of good toll free numbers and to keep you posted about the suspected release of new 855 (and possible 844) area code numbers by the FCC. Business owners should be prepared. With the economy still unsteady, 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 on a personal level. Getting good numbers, with supplies dwindling, is becoming a challenge. The best advice is to obtain a good toll free phone number today from a reputable provider.
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Posted on March 20, 2010 by smsgov
Growing concern over toll free usage this year: Businesses are concerned that the recent recession will cause them to face higher toll free usage and skyrocketing costs. A low cost toll free service is key and many businesses are opting to go with providers to fit the bill. Looking for well established providers that can offer affordable service and reliability are key…
Get information directly from the Wall Street Journal here.
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Posted on March 19, 2010 by smsgov
For several months now, industry insiders have been advising anyone looking for a toll free number to secure one immediately. The warnings are apparently sinking in– applications for 800 numbers are at an all-time high as subscribers try to obtain a number while there are still some remaining. There’s more information here.
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Posted on March 17, 2010 by smsgov
The automobile industry is not the first business to use toll free phone lines en masse during a crisis that creates a major sales movement–but at the moment it may be the industry with the most going on. Coming off 18 months of lackluster sales and with Toyota in a tailspin, automakers are offering unprecedented deals on leases and sales to move cars off their lots. Zero interest loans, rebates, monthly lease payments reduced. And their toll free phone lines are ringing off the hook as buyers take advantage of the deals. March is looking to be a banner month for auto sales.
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Posted on March 15, 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.
Get the skinny here.
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Posted on March 14, 2010 by smsgov
We have noticed the number of directories for toll free phone numbers has blossomed over the past couple of years as toll free service has become the norm for so many business owners. Aside from AT&T, there are numerous independent directories where consumers can search for toll free phone numbers for specific companies or for types of businesses and services. Go to your favorite search engine and you will find a host of toll free directories.
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Posted on March 13, 2010 by smsgov
Due to the ongoing scarcity of 800 area code phone numbers, recent reports are indicating that phone companies are beginning to raise the cost to obtain 800 numbers.
Many providers are expected to follow suit. Get some eye-opening links here.
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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.
Read more here.
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Posted on March 7, 2010 by smsgov
This week we have noticed that many credit companies are advertising a “brand new service”–a toll free phone number for consumer to call with credit questions and for counseling. Many of the ads seem to suggest that this is a new service prompted by the credit companies. But remember our post from several weeks ago that informed our readers that this new service is in fact mandated by law? It is true, by law now all credit agencies must provide their customers with a toll free phone number to provide credit counseling and advice on paying down debt. Consumers, by law, will not pay for this call. It must be a toll free connection, paid for by the credit companies. Look on your next statement or on the credit company website for the number.
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