Posted on November 11, 2010 by smsgov
“They should make November “Toll Free Awareness” month!” joked a passer by at a recent rally. It’s no joke for businesses that require toll free numbers and CBS, Denver was happy to report on the decline of toll frees in hopes of gaining more awareness. Businesses will strive to do all they can to keep customers happy and in most cases, getting a toll free number so that people can call them for free is a big plus. Read more on the news report here.
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Posted on November 10, 2010 by smsgov
Forbes is the mecca of business magazines and many business owner, old and new, subscribe to it for it’s powerful messages regarding creating and sustaining a business. One of the things covered in recent past is toll free numbers and the problem obtaining a new one. Check out more of this story here!
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Posted on November 10, 2010 by smsgov
In March 1998, the FCC ordered the fair distribution of vanity toll free numbers. The Commission concluded that assigning vanity numbers would be on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure fair allocation of numbers. The FCC decided that “a first-come, first-served process is also the most efficient method for assigning toll free numbers because it is the most easily administered and least expensive way to allocate numbers.” The FCC also announced that the the first-come, first-served system avoids disputes among subscribers over who is entitled to a particular number.
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Posted on November 9, 2010 by smsgov
It’s been a common practice for some time now to get a toll free number for personal use. With businesses snatching them up it’s easy to see why people that need toll frees for adoption, children, parents, grandparents, etc are worried that they won’t be able to get them.
Read the full story here.
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Posted on November 9, 2010 by smsgov
Attempts to profit from the illegal sale of 800, 888, 877, and 866 numbers are in response to rapidly dwindling supplies. Thee FCC rules were established and are very clear. Hoarding and Brokering of toll free phone numbers is unlawful. Our experts advise anyone interested in obtaining an 800 number should legally obtain a toll free number through a reliable toll free service provider.
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Posted on November 8, 2010 by smsgov
Political figures have gotten involved in our nations toll free problems recently, holding press conferences, working with telecom providers, etc. We would guess that working with big business is a politically smart move because so much of politics relies on donations by who else but businesses! Read more here.
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Posted on November 8, 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 November 7, 2010 by smsgov
There are lots of ways to use a toll free number – they aren’t just for businesses or personal use. A recent news report show that toll free numbers are in high demand as “tip lines”. Many toll free numbers are being set up to allow normal citizens the “free”dom to let authorities know what’s going on. “I think people are more likely to report things if they know they can make a quick, free call,” notes a prominent psychology grad. To see what’s going on in your area click here.
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Posted on November 7, 2010 by smsgov
Anyone who watched CBS Sunday Morning today saw an interesting feature story about customer service and how 1-800 numbers play a huge part in bringing together the customer with the business representative. Getting the toll free phone number is easy and affordable–staffing those phones with customer service reps who are friendly and make every effort to help the customer is the next step. It is essential to make sure these components work together for the best use of too free in customer service.
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Posted on November 5, 2010 by smsgov
According to regulations enacted on April 11, 1997 by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) toll free phone numbers cannot be hoarded or brokered. These rules were approved after the FCC fielded numerous complaints about price gouging for catchy vanity numbers and popular numeric sequences. The FCC reports that anyone caught attempting to sell or broker an 800 number faces significant fines.
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