Posted on May 4, 2010 by smsgov
As our readers know, we believe it is time for the new 855 toll free telephone are codes to be released. We have, many times, noted the limited number of available toll free numbers and the growing need. We have written our opinion that the new numbers will ease the burden and decrease illegal hoarding and distribution. And we mention again that its been a decade since any toll free area codes have been unveiled. We’d like to hear from you? What are your thoughts on this subject?
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Posted on April 28, 2010 by smsgov
May 1 is just three days away. We are all waiting for more information on the 855 toll free area codes, rumored to be released as early as May. Nothing definite yet but we hope the scuttlebutt is true. New toll free area codes are needed to address the growing demand for these numbers. We hope the FCC unveils the new numbers soon, allowing millions of subscribers to sign on for new custom toll free phone numbers.
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Posted on April 27, 2010 by smsgov
Widespread concerns about the dwindling supply of toll free numbers may not be addressed anytime soon. According to sources at the 800 Service Management System (SMS/800) the reserved 855 pre-fix, intended to restore stocks of toll free numbers, may not be released by the Federal Communications Commission for several years. In fact, industry insiders say the release of 855 may be put off until 2011.
Read more here.
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Posted on April 23, 2010 by smsgov
The release of the 855 toll free area code numbers would allow millions of toll free subscribers to get a new custom toll free phone number. No one loses. It is a win-win for everyone. Let’s hope the rumors that the 855 numbers will be released within a few weeks are accurate. We’ll let you know as soon as we hear anything.
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Posted on April 18, 2010 by smsgov
How many new toll free phone numbers will the pending 855 area codes provide us? A lot. Millions. There are 10,000 new numbers with each digit sequence. For instance, 855-111-???? would give us 10,000 new numbers. Many sequential digits are removed from the equation so the number is not an absolute. However, these millions of new possibilities would offer businesses many marketing options and help companies reach consumers in the best way possible–through a toll free phone call. Subscribers will be able to add additional toll free numbers or get brand new ones with the 855 area code. Its been a decade since the previous toll free area code was released. It is time for 855.
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Posted on April 15, 2010 by smsgov
Our blog post from yesterday is creating a good deal of discussion. Continued speculation that the 855 toll free numbers could become available within the next couple of months is rampant. As we said yesterday, when we hear something definitive we will immediately pass it along.
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Posted on April 14, 2010 by smsgov
The rumor mill is really grinding this week with speculation that the release of the new 855 toll free area codes is coming sooner than we expected–maybe even within a few weeks. We are on top of this, investigating, and we will keep our readers posted. As soon as we hear anything definitive, we will let you know.
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Posted on April 7, 2010 by smsgov
855 toll free phone numbers are still held in abeyance. We hear that the release could be as early as next year but nothing has been confirmed. We do know that the new toll free area codes (855, 844…) would allow millions of new toll free combinations for business owners and for personal users of toll free. The new numbers would allow for creative new custom numbers not currently available. The release of 855 area code phone numbers in 2011 is a good idea for the US economy and we hope the rumors are true. The minute we hear any confirmation we will advise our readers so they can contact toll free service providers to arrange for their new numbers.
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Posted on March 28, 2010 by smsgov
We continue to read stories in the news about the improper distribution and selling of valuable 1-800 numbers. This practice grows as the number of custom numbers decreases. The best way to curb this activity is to release the 855 area code toll free phone numbers for public use. This would ease the strain and allow for proper use of toll free. There are strict guidelines over the distribution and use of toll free phone numbers. But with supplies so limited, people are desperate for a custom number that suits their image. When new toll free area codes are released, supplies would immediately increase and these improper practices would diminish. As we have endorsed in the past: the way to stop these illegal behaviors is two-fold: increased FCC crackdown and the release of 855 numbers.
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Posted on March 26, 2010 by smsgov
If you have been keeping up with recent financial reports in our industry you know that total industry revenues are fluid and in some cases decreasing. Telecommunications services in 2007 were about $238 billion, compared to about $237 billion in 2006. Revenues for fixed local service providers remained at about $78 billion, while wireless service providers’ revenues increased to about $117 billion, from about $110 billion, and toll service providers’ revenues decreased to about $43 billion, from about $49 billion. One way to get the toll free providers’ more revenue is to release the 855 numbers. We hope the FCC heeds this advice.
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