844 Next?

The resounding success of the 855 toll free phone numbers has unveiled a slew of inquiries about the possibility of the 844 numbers being released soon. The 844 numbers, currently held in reserve, will be released for toll free use when the FCC deems a need within the industry. With toll free numbers so popular, these 844 reserves will likely be released within the next year or so. We will keep you posted.

Tweet Your Toll Free

Social networking and toll free phone service are working in tandem more and more. Recently, many businesses are tweeting instant messages and announcements to customers and potential customers advising of changes, sales and promotions. Apps have toll free numbers regularly and of course businesses and non-profits on Facebook advertise their toll free phone number. The combination of networking and telecommunications is a good match.

855 in Wide Use

With the recent success of the new 855 toll free phone numbers, we expect that these series of numbers will be used for far more than just business. As with the other toll free area code numbers, 855 will likely be used for personal numbers, clergy, non-profits, government officials, and more. And on the heels of the 855 numbers, the 844 numbers will be released to the same success and usage.

Unprecedented Growth in Telecommunications

The growth in telecommunications in the past decade is unprecedented in so many capacities. One can only imagine what new innovations will occur in the upcoming decade. And during all this change and growth, toll free phone service has remained a staple of all types of businesses. We see toll free numbers growing and expanding in use every day.  Toll free service will continue to remain a constant in all the growth swirling around the telecommunications industry.

Four Month Update–855 Big Success

We are about four months into the status of the new 855 toll free phone numbers and all indications that they are extremely popular. Recognition of these numbers as toll free tales time, but consumers are already learning that the 855 numbers work the same as the previous toll free series–800, 888, 877, 866. With the success of the 855 numbers, it is a given that the 844 numbers will be released before we know it. And they will be needed. Supplies of 855 are already dropping.

Football Playoff Fever and Toll Free

Football fever sweeping the nation this playoff season has toll free numbers ringing of their hooks. Online tickets services, airlines, hotels all report busy January days as football fans travel with their teams to playoff destinations. Online tickets sites for championship games and, soon, Super Bowl, tickets are busy with toll free connections.

VoIP: Still the Wave of the Future

You may have heard of a little something called Vonage. They offer Voice over Internet Protocol phone service that has proven to be cost effective, but not quite the crystal ball everyone hoped for. VoIP users may also find that some calls they wish to make just wont connect to the other party. Until these glitches are fixed, fiber optics is considered a superior option, particularly for toll free phone service. Business owners who subscribe for an 800 number are dependent on clear, reliable connections to their customers and cannot risk losing business on unstable VoIP systems. If you are considering this service you can get more information on the quality and features here.

Happy Holidays from SMSGOV

Happy Holidays to all!

Is Toll Free Service Still Available?

Heeding recent warnings about the rapid decline of 800 numbers, subscribers are applying for toll free service at record rates. A steady stream of requests are pouring in for toll free 800, 888, 877, and 866 numbers and applications are expected to continue to rise this year. Read more now.

How To Get a 1-800 Number

Getting a 1-800 can be tough. A general citizen cannot get one on their own and will require the assistance of a professional in the industry. Do your research and find the most reputable company you can. Different companies have there pros and cons. One thing is for sure:
Get your toll free now, or else… you may not get one at all.