Posted on November 24, 2010 by smsgov
The federal government and private businesses have plenty of toll free phone numbers, with representatives ready and waiting, to help consumers will their Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow. Here are just a few:
Butterball Turkey Talk-Line is 1-800-BUTTERBALL (1-800-288-8372) to offer tips on preparing your bird.
Reynolds Wrap has a Turkey Tips hot line at 1-800-745-4000.
Food and Drug Administration hot line, 1-888-SAFEFOOD, or 1-888-723-3366.
USDA Meat & Poultry Hot Line 1-888-674-6854.
Crisco Pie Hot Line, 1-877-FOR PIE TIPS (1-877-367-7438) for baking and storage tips.
Happy Thanksgiving from Toll FRee Service Management.
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Posted on November 24, 2010 by smsgov
1-800 numbers are available from large phone companies and from federally approved toll free service providers, Responsible Organizations. These smaller companies have the same access to the database of available phone numbers as AT&T and Verizon. However, service fees and features can vary greatly so the best thing we can do is to advise subscribers to research several toll free providers before signing up.
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Posted on November 15, 2010 by smsgov
Economic Indicators released this week suggest better retail holiday shopping during the 2010 holiday season. Experts predict that overall spending will jump 2.3 percent and online shopping with increase by a whopping 16 percent! That translates to billions in spending. All retail and service businesses would be wise to increase their marketing now, through telecommunications and specifically via a toll free telephone number if they do not already have one. Toll free draws more customers and increases revenue.
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Posted on November 15, 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.
Industry insiders say the soaring popularity of toll free service combined with the failure of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to release additional numbers have created a tight supply of 800 numbers in heavy demand.
Read more here.
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Posted on November 14, 2010 by smsgov
Getting toll free service has ever been easier. Service providers assign and reserve numbers off the database for their customers on a first-come, first-served basis. To get started, subscribers simply contact a service provider, find a suitable vanity number or numerical sequence, and then sign on for service. The process can’t get much simpler than that.
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Posted on November 11, 2010 by smsgov
Today is Veteran’s Day and resources and assistance are available in many forms for our brave vets. For instance, in Massachusetts, free legal advice is available through the state’s Bar Association via a toll free telephone number. The assistance will be available on Wednesday, November 17 at 877-686-0711. Numerous other federal and state toll free phone numbers linked to offices and departments aimed at helping veterans are likewise available. Veterans can find this info online or by calling the offices of their elected officials.
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Posted on November 11, 2010 by smsgov
The FCC has a long history of reviewing legislation with regard to the use of toll free. For instance, the Telecommunications Act of 1996 amended section 228 to impose more stringent restrictions on the use of toll-free numbers to charge consumers for information services. On July 11, 1996, the Commission amended its rules governing interstate pay-per-call (900 numbers) and other information services to address abusive practices that threatened public confidence in toll-free numbers and left telephone subscribers vulnerable to unexpected charges for calls and information services.
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Posted on November 9, 2010 by smsgov
Attempts to profit from the illegal sale of 800, 888, 877, and 866 numbers are in response to rapidly dwindling supplies. Thee FCC rules were established and are very clear. Hoarding and Brokering of toll free phone numbers is unlawful. Our experts advise anyone interested in obtaining an 800 number should legally obtain a toll free number through a reliable toll free service provider.
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Posted on November 8, 2010 by smsgov
With mortgage rates lower than they have been in the past five decades, many people winding their way out of the economic downturn are house-hunting. First step? Use toll free service to get a free credit report. Anyone can request a free annual credit report through 877-322-8228. The report should be forwarded within two weeks. Learn your credit score for free with a toll fee phone number before you head to the realtor.
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Posted on November 6, 2010 by smsgov
According to Digicel, its revenue stream is being adversely affected because, along with other operators, it is unable to sell toll free services to corporate customers. Digicel complained that LIME has a monopoly in that segment of the market and corporate customers are “forced to use C&W/LIME’s toll free service and accept whatever prices and service standards C&W/LIME chooses”. Read more here.
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