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.
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The pending turn-around we expect in the toll free phone industry in the next 18 months will not only help businesses–it will also help those looking for new toll free numbers for personal use. The “turn-around” we refer to is the anticipated release of new supplies of toll free numbers. Families and parents seeking their own toll free number will have an ample new supply to obtain creative vanity numbers that incorporate their last names, their street names, pet names or any other memorable phrases so their family and friends always recall their phone number!
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Word of potential rationing of toll free numbers has been floating through the gossip mill lately. Rationing of toll free numbers is not a new concept. After 800 numbers ran dry in 1995 the federal government rationed numbers until the 888 numbers were launched a year later. Toll free service is essential for every business trying to get a competitive edge in tis economy. Insiders are concerned that if the existing available 800 numbers are rationed, some businesses could lose a viable marketing strategy.
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Will the new 855 numbers have a rough start becoming popular and recognizable? The answer is no. These numbers, following on the heels of the ever-popular 877 and 866 numbers, will be instantly recognized as toll free and will be a hot commodity. With more information available these days about toll free, subscribers will be far more familiar with the new area codes than they were when previous toll free area codes were released years ago. 855 numbers will be advertised and recognized as soon as they are released,
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This seems to be a hot topic these days. Under rules established in 1997 by the FCC, toll-free service providers cannot reserve a toll-free number without having an actual toll-free subscriber for whom the number is being reserved. By law, available numbers must be doled out on a first-come, first served basis off the main database maintained by the 800 Service Management System (SMS/800). Hoarding numbers is likewise illegal. A subscriber may not acquire more toll-free numbers than they intend to use. By FCC definition, “hoarding” also includes “brokering” which is the illegal lease or sale of toll-free numbers for a fee.
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It is , no doubt, getting more difficult to obtain a good, quality toll free phone number. But they can still be located–you just have to research good service providers and put in some time coming up with creative numerical sequences. Soon, though, an influx of new toll free numbers (presumably with the area code 855) will likely be released and tens of thousands of new phone number combinations will immediately be up for grabs. These toll free treasures will be scooped up fast so contact a service provider today and learn how you can be prepared when the time comes.
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The popularity of 1-800 numbers is surpassing that of local phone numbers at rates exceeding industry expectations.
Toll free service has increased at such a fast pace that the supply of available 1-800 numbers is at an all-time low. According to the Federal Communications Commission 1-800, 888, 877 and 866 numbers are increasingly popular for businesses and for personal use. With no plans for the addition of new numbers, the existing supply is quickly depleting.
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When the new 855 toll free numbers are released, the burden on millions of companies and businesses of all sizes will be eased. Subscribers are already contacting service providers to learn how they can obtain a new toll free number as soon as they become available. Call a reputable provider today and get the answers to all your questions about the upcoming supply of 855 area code, toll free, phone numbers.
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With the fixed amount of available 800 numbers shrinking fast, subscribers who waited to secure toll free service are now learning why it is so difficult to obtain a number.
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.
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Utilizing multiple toll free phone numbers is a proven marketing tool that can increase existing business and jump-start a new company. Several great, memorable, toll free numbers will reach countless potential customers and clients. 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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