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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Real estate is rebounding. A report on this morning’s NBC news indicated that house “flipping” is up and the market is growing. In the Miami region, thousands of empty new condos have been sold in recent weeks. And realtors are getting creative and using toll free to connect with homebuyers, realtors and to track markets. The partners in Hobson Group Realty launched an online “store” which offers a range of plans to assist people in buying and selling a home. Options include a commission-free strategy, where clients pay a monthly or one-time fee for services; or the traditional commission based on a percentage of the sale price. Home sellers and agents can also select tailored advertising in local publications. The venture is able to track advertising. It also uses a toll free phone number and can supply reports on the locations of each incoming call to help target promotions.
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Thirteen years after the federal government rationed the dwindling supply of toll free numbers, reports are circulating that rationing will once again be implemented. Severe shortages of 800 numbers are forcing these extreme measures as a means of protecting the limited remaining supply.
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With the April 15 tax filing deadline just two weeks away, the IRS is now offering taxpayers who have not yet filed a few last-minute tips and assistance through a toll free phone number. 1-800-TAX-FORM. Another example of government now offering a free connection to the taxpayers. Toll free phone service is becoming the norm for government officials from federal agencies right down to small villages and towns.
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If you currently control your own 1-800 toll free phone number (or 888/877/866) and choose to transfer your toll free number to another company (also called ‘porting your number’) the company you are transferring it to will require a bill copy, but why?
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Thousands of victims of massive floods in the northeast states this week are reaching out to FEMA and other agencies for help. Residents and business owners can start the application process by calling 1 (800) 621-FEMA (3362) or 1 (800) 462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone service is available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Applicants should be prepared to provide information about their insurance coverage. President Barack Obama on Monday issued a disaster declaration for many New England counties. The relief applies to rainstorms occurring March 12 or later.
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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.
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In California, another inventive way to use toll free to help the populace. The director of California’s Department of Social Services, has launched a toll free hotline to provide access to all Safe Surrender Baby site locations in California. Residents can now call 1-877-222-9723 to obtain hospital and designated fire station safe surrender site locations within their local communities. Since the Safe Surrender Baby law began in 2001, 331 newborns have been safely surrendered in California. Under the law, a parent can confidentially turn over a baby to any hospital or designated Safe Surrender Site in California. The parent or surrendering person is not required to provide his or her name and is protected from prosecution for child abandonment if the baby has not suffered abuse.
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Virtual offices are popping up all over the place. When starting a new company, there are many decisions to be made on communications, advertising, marketing, and customer service. Toll free phone service combined with virtual office systems streamlines management needs and reduces communications costs.
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