Posted on April 19, 2010 by smsgov
Rationing 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. The rationing of toll free numbers could a tighter squeeze on U.S. businesses, already in trouble with a shaky economy. Toll free service is essential for new companies, start-ups and any business trying to get a competitive edge. Insiders are concerned that if the existing available 800 numbers are rationed, some businesses could be doomed.
Read more here.
Filed under: Information | Tagged: management, numbers, services, toll free | Leave a comment »
Posted on March 21, 2010 by smsgov
Toll free numbers have such an extreme positive impact on any company, that it is rare for business owners to cancel their numbers. A plea for unused numbers to be released offered a brief reprieve earlier this year. But within weeks, the supply dropped again as thousands of new subscribers invested in toll free service each day.
Read more here.
Filed under: Information | Tagged: 800, 800 numbers, numbers, services, toll free | Leave a comment »
Posted on December 12, 2008 by smsgov
The federal government rationed coveted 800 numbers in 1995 until the new 888 pre-fix was introduced a year later. Industry insiders are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this latest rationing proposal. Telecommunications experts are reportedly concerned that a toll free number ration could delay new phone service applications in the midst of one of the worst U.S. economic downturns in decades.
Continue the story…
Filed under: Information | Tagged: management, numbers, services, toll free | 1 Comment »
Posted on November 21, 2008 by smsgov
More than two-thirds of the available supply of 800, 888, 877, and 866 numbers are taken and millions of new subscribers are registering every year. Business owners who wait much longer to obtain a number might find themselves out of luck. In a competitive market, a toll free number is a valuable commodity for every business.
Continue the Story
Filed under: Information | Tagged: 800, numbers, services, toll free | 1 Comment »
Posted on November 12, 2008 by smsgov
Once used primarily by big businesses, 800, 888, 877, and 866 toll free numbers are now popular with small businesses, charities, churches, and for personal use. Toll free service has become a staple of all successful businesses. Demand has grown quickly but the supply of numbers has remained stagnant.
Continue the Story…
Filed under: Information | Tagged: numbers, services, toll free | 1 Comment »
Posted on October 28, 2008 by smsgov
Insiders say to avoid being caught in an undercover investigation and facing hefty fines from the Federal Communications Commission, anyone interested in obtaining an 800 number should deal with reputable service providers such as Qwest, or AT&T.
Continue article.
Filed under: Information | Tagged: numbers, services, toll free | 1 Comment »
Toll Free Service Management System News 