In What Capacity Does The SMS800 Function In Regard To Toll Frees?

The millions of subscribers signing on for toll free service each year are quickly learning about the vital role of the 800 Services Management System (SMS/800).

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Toll-free Ration Bill Restructured and Reissued

Growing concern about the limited stock of 800 numbers is creating an even higher demand. The FCC cites toll free service as a “proven” marketing tool for increasing and sustaining business. In fact, studies show that telephone orders can increase up to 60 percent and word of mouth referrals can rise by 200 percent. American adults report that they make an average of 60 toll free calls per year.

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High Fines Follow Illegal Sales

Advisers say the best way to obtain a toll free number before supply runs out is to use a legal, reliable toll free service provider that has access to the database of available numbers.

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855 A Win-Win

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.

Phone Service Shortages Likely in the U.S.

Telecommunications industry sources now say an unthinkable embargo on new toll free phone service in the United States is a real possibility within the next year. Facing a severe shortage of available 800-numbers, a skyrocketing demand for toll free service and an emerging black market for 800 numbers, insiders say officials feel they are left with no choice but to impose an embargo.

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Earth Day Programs Found Through Toll Free Numbers

Government agencies throughout the nation are supporting Earth Day with programs aimed at helping residents be “greener” this April 22, the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. For instance, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is encouraging New York’s Great Appliance Swap Out (which has provided nearly $13.6 million to help more than 125,000 New Yorkers reduce their energy costs) has $3.2 million dollars available for New York residents who want to replace their old, inefficient appliances with new, energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly models. Residents can find out more at the toll free hotline, 1-877- NY-SMART (877-697-6278). Not from New York? No problem! Google ‘Earth Day’ and ‘toll free numbers’ and find all the connections for Earth Day programs and celebrations near your home or business.

Federal Help for Homeowners Hoping To Avoid Foreclosure

The worldwide recession is waning but the lag time for house foreclosures remains. In fact, millions of new foreclosures were reported last week. The federal government is offering assistance for homeowners in trouble through a toll free phone number. For information about modifying your mortgage, go to MakingHomeAffordable.gov, a website sponsored by the federal government with the goal of helping the 12 million American families whose homes are now worth less than they owe. The site lists HUD-approved counselors who will work with you for free. Call toll free at 1-888-995-4673.

Post Tax Day Help Via Toll Free Phone Numbers

Tax day, April 15, has past but your communications with the IRs may continue. If you failed to submit, find errors on your return that you already submitted or are dissatisfied with your refund, you can contact the IRS free of charge to discuss your options. If you have a federal tax problem, contact the IRS immediately, toll free, at 1-800-829-1040. If the problem remains unresolved, contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service toll-free at 1-877-777-4778 for free assistance.

Teamsters Launch 1-800-976-0071 Toll-Free Number

Even the Teamsters are into toll free phone numbers these days. Teamsters Locals 117 and 174 announced the launch of a tollfree number (1-800-976-0071) for the Neighborhood Trash Watch (NTW) program. The program offers residents ways to report service failures in the event of a lock-out or strike. The Teamsters launched the toll free number to keep residents informed about the ongoing labor dispute and to help them report service failures. Residents who call the toll-free number will be connected to their mayor’s office after they enter their zip code.

855 Talk Continues

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.