844 toll free | Fax With VoIP | Steadfast Telecommunications https://www.steadfasttelecom.com/tag/844-toll-free/ New Yorks white glove business phone systems provider. Wed, 30 Apr 2014 02:58:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.steadfasttelecom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/favicon.png 844 toll free | Fax With VoIP | Steadfast Telecommunications https://www.steadfasttelecom.com/tag/844-toll-free/ 32 32 7 Reasons Your Business Must Have the New 844 Toll Free Prefix https://www.steadfasttelecom.com/7-reasons-business-must-new-844-toll-free-prefix/ https://www.steadfasttelecom.com/7-reasons-business-must-new-844-toll-free-prefix/#respond Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:14:45 +0000 https://steadfasttelecom.com/blog/?p=118 In 1967, the first toll free (800) numbers became available.  The 800 prefix was in use for over 30 years, until the available numbers started running out.  Since then, 888, 877, 866 and 855 prefixes have been implemented.  Each subsequently released toll free prefix has approached complete utilization even faster than the preceding one!  Based on this trend, it is very likely the new 844 toll free prefix will sell out shortly after it becomes available to the general public, on December 7th, 2013. So why is it that the first toll free prefix numbers lasted for over 30 years, while the next four toll free prefixes (888, 877, 866, 855) have nearly become depleted in less than half that time?  Some reasons for the exponential growth in utilization of 8xx numbers are: Businesses have realized that in order to remain competitive, they needed to have a toll free number Businesses that have a toll free number are viewed, by the consumer, as more credible and trustworthy than businesses who do not have one Customers love the fact that their calls are FREE It’s easier for customers to remember a business’ number Customers feel reassured knowing that they’ll easily be able to reach your business It’s easy to have your 8xx number forwarded to your Voice Over IP (VoIP) or other telephone Since your 8xx number can be forwarded to another number, you will be able to keep your 8xx number, even if your forwarding number changes The aforementioned 7 reasons, explain why businesses with a toll free number enjoy increased business and profits – all while establishing a more loyal base of customers and giving themselves the prestige of a large business. You will […]

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