Is Toll Free Service Still Available?

Heeding recent warnings about the rapid decline of 800 numbers, subscribers are applying for toll free service at record rates. A steady stream of requests are pouring in for toll free 800, 888, 877, and 866 numbers and applications are expected to continue to rise this year. Read more now.

844 in 2011?

With 2010 coming to a close we are fielding a lot of inquiries about whether the 844 numbers will be released in 2011. All signs point to that fact that the need is there for the 844 numbers and that the FCC will release them at some point. The success of the newly released 855 numbers proves that toll free numbers are in high demand. New 855 numbers would help ease the burden.

Could It Be True?

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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Free Marketing Advances

You are so lucky to have to have this article (and this in the answer to your prayers!) Many new business owners are not aware of the scams that are out there regarding marketing. One of the main problems is the charging from advertising executives to secure a toll free number. You no longer have to pay for someone else to get you these services – it’s easy to get it for yourself from a prominent and reputable provider. Get the FULL list of providers here!

Toll Free Obtainability

Where have all the 800 numbers gone? Good question. the answer is that many providers have stopped offering actual 800 numbers because they are so difficult to obtain. There are still a few providers that offer the 800 area code because some businesses just can’t do without…
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Creative Business Tools

Recently, insiders say 877 has become a popular choice for small and medium-size businesses. Small business owners’ need reliable marketing tools to increase the flow of new and repeat business and compete with bigger, sustained companies. Toll free numbers instantly win customer confidence, lend give small businesses legitimacy, and increase sales. Reports indicate that a toll free number listed in an ad can increase response by 600 percent and word of mouth referrals rise by 200 percent. With 98 percent of American adults regularly using toll free numbers, businesses securing an 800 number gain a strong competitive edge. Get more information here.

Choose A Toll Free Provider Wisely

According to regulations enacted in 1997 by the Federal Communications Commission, toll free phone numbers cannot be sold. These rules were approved after complaints poured in 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. You can obtain a toll free number from an actual provider but you still want to be careful – many websites nowadays are fly-by-night. You want to make sure the company you choose has been around for while and doesn’t sound like they’re doing business from their kitchen table – A woman recorded her call to a supposed toll free company and the guy on the other end sounded like he was in the bathroom eating a sandwich. Get more info here.

The Possibilities Are Endless

The possibilities for getting a creative match between a vanity toll free telephone number and a web name, business name etc. are broad now that the 855 area code numbers are in full swing. When those numbers were released in October, millions of new options became available. Crafting the best vanity number for a business have never been better with five–soon to be six–toll free area codes to choose from.

Illegal Toll Free Sales?

The FCC does not play a role in the assignment of numbers to subscribers. However they do set and regulate the guidelines under which 800 numbers can be used and obtained. According to the FCC, hoarding and warehousing numbers is prohibited and punishable with severe fines. Be careful, do your research, and you will be fine. Get the full story here to better learn how to protect yourself.

Toll Free 866 Popularity

866 numbers are the newest toll free numbers, released by the Federal Communications Commission in 2000 to address the shortage of 800, 888, and 877 numbers. Once consumers began to recognize the 866 pre-fix as toll free, the value of 866 soared. Recent studies indicate that 9 out of 10 consumers recognize 866 as a toll free number. The 866 numbers are more popular then ever before, increasing in demand every day. When the 855 toll free numbers are released they are said to be even more popular since they won’t be the newest anymore. Get all the details here.