Posted on October 25, 2010 by smsgov
The release of the new 855 numbers within the next year or so will relieve subscribers who are spending hours or even days trying to find a suitable number that matches their image and needs. Many good numbers are taken and are being used by successful companies. The 855 area codes will allow a host of new possibilities. Savvy business owners are already getting ideas of the perfect number for their companies. Many toll free providers can help you learn now how to secure those numbers later. Make sure to deal with a provider that has been in business for a substantial amount of time, has flexible programs and offers fiber optics.
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Posted on October 24, 2010 by smsgov
Some argue that there are plenty of good toll free numbers still available. Actually, the supply is limited, resulting in an increase in hoarding of these valuable numbers and other improper practices. Some business owners and professionals settle for an adequate phone number …but one that isn’t exactly what they wanted. With the pending release by the FCC of new numbers, these burdens will ease and everyone will benefit.
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Posted on October 24, 2010 by smsgov
In addition to the previously announced toll free numbers to help provide assistance and information about the flu, millions of other toll free hotlines are available to help people in distress, victims of natural disasters, or just for those seeking information or looking to report a problem.
When toll free service first became popular, a handful of 1-800 hotlines were established. Now, there are millions of 24-hour hotlines offering assistance for people in almost any circumstance.
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Posted on October 23, 2010 by smsgov
Supplies of 800, 888, 877, and 866 numbers are so depleted that availability is at an all-time low. But some say rationing the numbers, as the federal government did in 1995, is not the answer and could have a negative impact on the business community.
Once used primarily by big businesses, the 800, 888, 877, and 866 toll free numbers are now popular with small businesses, charities, churches, and for personal use. Toll free service has become a staple of all successful businesses. Demand has grown rapidly however the supply of numbers has remained stagnant. Despite this shortage, reserved 855 numbers are not expected to be released by the FCC for several years.
Read more here.
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Posted on October 23, 2010 by smsgov
When getting a full service toll free/virtual office system, advise your clients to carefully consider the options. For instance, they should think carefully before getting the type of automated system that may turn off potential customers. These systems can be effective for some types of businesses: but they can be a detriment for many others. Consider whether an automated system matches a company’s image. If they do decide to go with an IVR system, buying one instead of renting one typically makes more financial sense.
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Posted on October 22, 2010 by smsgov
This question has been circling: Should subscribers wait for the anticipated release of new toll free numbers before getting one? Experts agree that getting one now is the best bet. The sooner any business owner, professional, or entrepreneur gets their own toll free number, the sooner their business will benefit. Better to get a toll free number now, then expand with additional numbers later on when the new supply becomes available.
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Posted on October 21, 2010 by smsgov
Under rules established in 1997 by the Federal Communications Commission, toll-free service providers cannot reserve a toll-free number without having an actual toll-free subscriber for whom the number is being reserved. By law, available numbers must be doled out on a first-come, first served basis off the main database maintained by the 800 Service Management System (SMS/800).
Read more here.
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Posted on October 20, 2010 by smsgov
As some may already know, bills have passed in the House and Senate that provide credit cards with severe restrictions to help some people restore their credit ratings, ravaged in the recent economy. The bills require the credit card companies to provide toll free numbers to offer financial management and credit counseling.
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Posted on October 20, 2010 by smsgov
Toll free 866 numbers are rising in popularity and fast becoming one of the most requested toll free numbers.
866 numbers are the newest toll free numbers, released by the Federal Communications Commission in 2000 to address the shortage of 800, 888, and 877 numbers. Once consumers began to recognize the 866 pre-fix as toll free, the value of 866 soared.
Read more here.
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Posted on October 19, 2010 by smsgov
In 1991, the Federal Communications Commission enacted a regulation that made 1-800 numbers ‘portable’—this simply means the number can be moved from carrier to carrier. (This is referred to as “porting” the number.) The idea was that subscribers should never have to worry about losing control of their preferred phone number if they switch carriers and they should never be locked into inferior phone service.
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