Savvy Subscribers Move Fast on 855 Numbers

Posted on October 17, 2010 by smsgov

Reports are rampant that the new 855 toll free phone numbers are quickly being secured by businesses, charities and for personal use nationwide since their release last week. Service providers are reporting high volume of interest in the new 855 phone numbers. The best combinations will indeed go fast. Then, the next round will be the 844 phone numbers will will likewise be scooped up swiftly by savvy subscribers.

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FCC Monitoring 855 Reservations

Posted on October 11, 2010 by smsgov

The FCC has released data indicating that it will be using new computer technology to monitor the RESPORG activity for new 855 number reservations.

Some of the data the FCC will be analyzing is the Quanity of 855 numbers registered each day and the Length of time before each number is put into an Active status. The FCC has also commissioned at least one private company to compare, monitor, and report calling traffic on ALL newly registered 855 toll free numbers until June 18th of 2011.

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Date Change for the 855 Code Opening

Posted on September 25, 2010 by smsgov

NEWS FROM SMS800

Please be advised, that Database Service Management, Inc. (DSMI), as the designated Toll Free Number Administrator, received notification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandating that the previously scheduled 855 Toll Free code opening date of Friday, October 1, 2010, at 12:00 PM ET, is to be changed to a new date of Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 12:00 PM ET.

Please be advised, that Database Service Management, Inc. (DSMI), as the designated Toll Free Number Administrator, received notification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandating that the previously scheduled 855 Toll Free code opening date of Friday, October 1, 2010, at 12:00 PM ET, is to be changed to a new date of Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 12:00 PM ET.

Due to the anticipated volume of 855 number search and reservation transactions, Resp org support is requested in implementing several recommendations, outlined in Newsflash NWS-10-13, that have been identified which may help reduce potentially adverse impacts on the SMS/800 system during the code opening.

SMS/800 is continuing planning and testing to assure that the SMS/800 will be ready to support the planned opening. We will continue to provide additional information as the planning proceeds.

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Consumers Eagerly Anticipating Release of 855 Area Code

Posted on September 24, 2010 by smsgov

There have been shortages of good toll free numbers in the past. Remember, that to overcome shortages of 1-800 numbers, the 888 and 877 numbers were introduced in 1996 and 1998 respectively. Then, in 2000 the 866 numbers were added. Toll free numbers have become such a valuable commodity that the stock is once again depleted. Many people are asking……Where are the reserved 855 numbers? Will they be released soon?

What are your thoughts on the 855 numbers?

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The Few 800s Left May Be Conserved

Posted on September 21, 2010 by smsgov

Rumors of a rationing program have subscribers scrambling to obtain numbers, creating an even more limited supply.

The federal government rationed coveted 800 numbers in 1995 until the new 888 pre-fix was introduced a year later. But the U.S. supply of available 1-800 numbers, dwindling for years, is again nearly depleted. Toll free numbers enable callers to reach businesses, organizations, and non-profits without having to pay for the call. This marketing tool has been so successful that the available 1-800 numbers are decreasing while demand is growing at unprecedented rates.

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Dearth of (800) Numbers Causes Businesses Turn to (877) Numbers

Posted on September 15, 2010 by smsgov

With 1-800 numbers becoming more and more difficult to obtain, some business owners are finding relief by securing 877 numbers.

Supplies of 800 numbers are decreasing while demand is growing. According to the Federal Communications Commissions, toll free service is a valuable commodity for businesses and popularity is consistently on the rise. The availability of toll free numbers is plummeting yet there are no immediate plans by the FCC to overcome the shortage by launching the reserved 855 numbers

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Despite Clamor, 855 Numbers Yet to Be Released

Posted on August 29, 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.

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FCC Has Not Announced Exact Release Date of 855 Area Code

Posted on August 26, 2010 by smsgov

Although we hear that the release of the new 855 toll free area codes could be as soon as next month, some insiders say it will be early 2011. Whatever the exact date, the time has come to add more stock to the toll free phone number supply. This one new area code–855– will add millions of new toll free options for businesses nationwide. Companies will have the option to choose from new combinations to match their domain names and their image. We will keep you posted on news about the release of 855 numbers.

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Maintain the Stock of Toll Free Numbers

Posted on August 22, 2010 by smsgov

It remains a mystery precisely when the reserved toll free 855 area codes will be released to address the shortage of toll free numbers. The addition of the 855 area codes would bolster the depleted stock of and ease the burden within the industry. New area codes released in the 1990s temporarily fortified the existing toll free stock, allowing millions of businesses to secure profitable 1-800 numbers. It’s time to do that again.

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Consumer Demand Puts Pressure on FCC to Release Toll Free Numbers

Posted on August 7, 2010 by smsgov

It remains a mystery when the reserved toll free area codes will be released to address the shortage of toll free numbers. The addition of the reserved 855 and 844 area codes would bolster the depleted stock of and ease the burden within the industry. New area codes released in the 1990s temporarily fortified the existing toll free stock, allowing millions of businesses to secure profitable 1-800 numbers. It’s time to do that again.

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