Man Arrested and Fined for FCC Violation

Posted on September 8, 2010 by smsgov

The FCC reports that anyone caught attempting to sell or broker an 800 number faces significant fines.

The attempts to profit from the illegal sale of 800, 888, 877 and 866 numbers are in response to rapidly dwindling supplies. Available toll free numbers are at an all-time low and experts advise anyone interested in obtaining an 800 number should act now. Thousands of toll free numbers are registered each day. With a limited number of possibilities, the finite supply is nearly expended.

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Low Supplies Of Toll Free. But Subscribers Can Still Get Good Custom Numbers.

Posted on September 7, 2010 by smsgov

Although recurring news reports have revealed a drastic reduction in accessible, quality, toll free numbers nationwide, there are still ways to get a good custom number. Supplies of numbers may, indeed, be low however there are still carriers that can provide their customers with a good supply of toll free numbers that will suit the needs of their business or non-profit. The trick is to research carriers and find one that offers an ample pool of numbers. Subscribers can still attain good numbers from experienced and reliable carriers.

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Waiting to Order a Toll Free Could Be a Big Mistake

Posted on September 7, 2010 by smsgov

With the supply of available 800 numbers dwindling and no immediate plans by the FCC to launch additional numbers, experts advise that business owners and others interested in securing an 800 number should invest today.

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FCC Maintains Oversight

Posted on September 6, 2010 by smsgov

The FCC does not play a role in the assignment of new toll free numbers. Instead, they regulate the guidelines under which 1-800 numbers can be used and obtained. For instance, the FCC has declared that the hoarding and warehousing of numbers is prohibited and punishable with severe fines—recently illustrated by a citation for an $11,000 fine each day a California company continued to implement improper toll free practices. Numbers are assigned by toll free carriers (resp. orgs) and phone companies. Subscribers have the option of shopping around for the best quality and the best rates.

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RADA Provides Toll Free Hotline

Posted on August 28, 2010 by smsgov

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) has a toll free number, 1-888-429-5723, aimed at helping farmers obtain valuable agricultural information without being concerned about the cost. The toll free line not only helps to reduce farmers’ communication expenses, but allows for quick access to credible technical information related to their operations. Another way toll free helps society and brings information to a community.

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Rural Agricultural Development Authority Establishes Toll Free Hotline

Posted on August 24, 2010 by smsgov

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) has launched a toll free number 1-888-429-5723 aimed at helping farmers obtain valuable agricultural information without being concerned about the cost. The toll free line will not only help to reduce farmers’ communication expenses, but will allow for quick access to credible technical information related to their operations. Another way toll free helps society and brings information to a community.

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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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Temporary Toll Free Provided For Nationwide Egg Recall

Posted on August 21, 2010 by smsgov

Major governmental egg recall in all 50 states. Use the toll free number to learn how you can protect yourself. The recall issued Aug. 13 covers eggs from Wright County Egg in Iowa packaged under the brand names Lucerne ( Safeway’s store brand), Albertsons, Mountain Dairy, Ralphs, Boomsma’s, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Farm Fresh, Shoreland, Lund, Dutch Farm and Kemps. The cartons come from plant Nos. 1026, 1413 or 1946. And now, a recall expansion involves eggs from Wright County Egg packaged under the brand names Albertsons, Farm Fresh, James Farms, Glenview, Mountain Dairy, Ralphs, Boomsma’s, Lund, Kemps and Pacific Coast. The egg cartons are from plant Nos. 1720 or 1942. To find out more, a toll free telephone number has been provided–866-272-5582.

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SMSGOV’s List of Approved Toll Free Providers

Posted on August 21, 2010 by smsgov

In addition to the complete list of toll free telephone companies SMSGOV.com maintains; SMS-GOV.US also maintains a list of approved Toll Free Service Providers. We have compiled the full list here:

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Allocation of Toll Free Numbers Managed by FCC

Posted on August 18, 2010 by smsgov

In March 1998, the FCC ordered the fair distribution of vanity toll free numbers. The Commission concluded that assigning vanity numbers would be on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure fair allocation of numbers. The FCC decided that “a first-come, first-served process is also the most efficient method for assigning toll free numbers because it is the most easily administered and least expensive way to allocate numbers.” The FCC also announced that the the first-come, first-served system avoids disputes among subscribers over who is entitled to a particular number.

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