Toll Free Keeps Government Rolling During Snow

The federal government was shut down for two days earlier this month in the nation’s snowbound capital, but work continued in houses and apartments across the Greater D.C. region. Employers used toll free phone numbers to advise their staff members if the offices were closed and offered all the specifics of the needs of the work day. Then the employees used their work-provided laptops to do business from home. Staffers called the toll free numbers in the morning and were provided all the information necessary to keep government business rolling along.

FCC’s Targets Toll free Industry

Insiders say to avoid being caught in an undercover investigation and facing hefty fines from the Federal Communications Commission, anyone interested in obtaining an 800 number should deal with reputable service providers such as Qwest, or AT&T. Continue here to get full story.

Toll Free Scarcity

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. This demand is hard-pressing businesses to take action and get a toll free number as soon as possible. Get the full story here.

Toll Free Phone Service Embargo Possible in the U.S.

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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Toll Free In Travel on Fire

Toll free phone service in the travel business has always been big but within the past year, it has become even hotter worldwide as small inns, B&Bs, car service industries and online travel services have all included toll free phone numbers to connect with travelers. With competition for every tourist dollar so high, toll free is helping small businesses compete with the big guys in every aspect of the travel industry.

Toll Free To Spread Word About Weather Conditions

With winter storm season in full swing, Indiana law enforcement officials are asking the public to use their toll free telephone service or local broadcast media to check on winter road conditions. Indiana State Police are asking the public not to call the standard police departments of other public safety agencies to ask about road conditions because they need to keep their telephone lines open for emergency calls. Their 800 number toll free line is the perfect way to spread information about weather conditions and road safety.

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Toll Free Unprecedented

An unprecedented decrease in the availability of 1-800 numbers has business owners and organizations nationwide scrambling to subscribe for toll free service. Get the full article here.

800 Brokers and You

As with any commodity in high demand, a black market for toll free numbers has emerged in the United States, sending regulators scrambling to control the illegal sales of valuable 800 numbers. Get more on this phenomenon here.

January Boost To Calls To Delivery Toll Free Numbers

Returns of holiday gifts are creating a surge in the number of calls to the 800 numbers for FedEX and UPS this month. Customers are calling the toll free services to arrange pick-up for returns and new deliveries. Also, gift cards received for the holidays are being used on Internet retail sites are causing a boost in business for these types of delivery companies who rely on their toll free phone numbers to assure solid customer service.

800’s Are Not Expensive

Toll free phone service has become an affordable and reliable option that offers customers countless features and price points to meet their individual needs.

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