Posted on February 25, 2010 by smsgov
We couldn’t help but notice how much media attention the value of toll free phone service has gotten over the past few months. More and more blogs, business magazines, and web sites are writing about the many ways toll free phone numbers help to expand and promote business, government, charities, entertainment and more. Search news sites and see what we mean. Toll free phone numbers have become so popular that they are considered the gold standard of mainstream telecommunications now.
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Posted on February 21, 2010 by smsgov
Why is a custom toll free phone number right for most businesses? Customers who make transactions over the phone tend to order more merchandise than by internet or mail. Customer returns tend to decrease dramatically (up to 50%) if customer support is provided over the phone. An response rates soar when advertisements include a toll free number. I
Studies show that customers equate toll free numbers with high quality services and products. Any company with a quality toll free number–especially a vanity number that matches their brand, name or image–sends the message that their products and services are of superior quality to those of a competitor.
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Posted on February 20, 2010 by smsgov
Toll free service has become a staple for businesses, organizations, and not-for-profits. According to reports, 98% of Americans use toll free numbers regularly. Businesses can see increases of as much as 600 percent if an advertisement includes a 1-800 number. Toll free numbers increase market reach, enhance customer confidence, establish recognition of brand image, and sustain businesses during times of a weak economy.
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Posted on February 19, 2010 by smsgov
If the current trend continues, tens of thousands of toll free phone numbers will become unavailable this week. How many remain available? That figure is a moving target. But suffice it to say that there are not nearly enough good toll free numbers to last for very much longer. In a few short years, at this rate, we could be entirely out of toll free phone numbers…and the last few will not exactly be the cream of the crop numbers. With the release of new 855 area code toll free numbers, the problem of the low supply would be eased. Subscribers would be able to get new custom numbers that fit there needs and there would be less compromise. We hope the new 855 numbers are released soon, before the supply gets much lower. With tens of thousands of numbers being taken each week, they are going fast.
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Posted on February 19, 2010 by smsgov
The value of toll free service has become a necessity for any business. The limited availability of new numbers and the limited turnover of used numbers have created an intense and competitive demand for 1-800, 888, 877 and 866 numbers. According to the FCC, popularity of toll free service is increasing for both business and personal use.
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Posted on February 17, 2010 by smsgov
On your mark. Get Set. Go! The minute the new 855 toll free area codes are released, the toll free phone service market will instantly change and expand. Be ready. Tens of thousands of prepared subscribers will want to get their perfect new custom toll free phone number for their business or personal use. Our best advice is for customers to get all the information they need now, prepare creative phone numbers in order of preference so that they can cull through the list of available numbers and get the perfect match. The best way to get ready is to contact an established, reputable service provider in advance and find out ways to prepare for the new 855 numbers.
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Posted on February 16, 2010 by smsgov
With the fixed amount of available 800 numbers shrinking fast, subscribers who waited to secure toll free service are now learning why it is so difficult to obtain a number. Many service providers can help but it’s still very tough. Even the most major providers can have difficulty finding the right toll free for the right business. Make sure you go with a reliable provider who is willing to spend time discussing your needs.
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Posted on February 16, 2010 by smsgov
When a 1-800 number is disconnected and cooled-off, it is returned to the database and becomes instantly in demand. Waiting for a “perfect” retired number is a mistake. Only a small percentage of used numbers become available each year; and new unused numbers are going fast. The most cost effective and efficient way to secure a toll free number is to contact a reputable service provider such as the ones listed on https://smsgov.com/companies/ for example. With these types of services, securing a number can be completed by phone or on the website in just minutes.
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Posted on February 15, 2010 by smsgov
In 2005, the FCC yanked control of 1-800-Red-Cross from a private California business owner who was leasing the use of the number to local chapters of the Red Cross. When the charity filed a formal complaint, the FCC determined that the brokering was illegal and handed over control of the number to the non-profit.
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Posted on February 14, 2010 by smsgov
If the FCC discovers illegal hoarding, they immediately send out disconnect and suspend letters to the owner of the numbers. Additionally, the brokering of toll free numbers can result in hefty fines.
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