CSF Corporation

The FCC Announced last night that “The Wireline Competition Bureau directs Database Service Management, Inc. (DSMI), the SMS/800 database administrator, to delay the opening of the 855 toll free code until October 9, 2010.” In addition to this delay they have directed the “DMSI to limit each RespOrg to one hundred 855 numbers per day for the first 30 days that the 855 code is opened. In doing so, we waive the Commission’s rule that toll free numbers be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis during the 30-day allocation period.”

What does this mean to our 855Reserve.com customers? We address the impacts in the following Q&A:

Q: I am an 855Reserve.com customer with one or more numbers that CSF is planning to go after during the 855 code opening. How does this change impact me?

A: Instead of having the code opening on October 2, 2010 the new date for the code opening is October 9, 2010, and there will be certain limitations on the quantity of toll free numbers that each RespOrg can obtain on a daily basis. Based on our analysis of this modified process and due to our technical capabilities, we are confident that CSF’s 855Reserve.com will provide you with the best chance of getting your 855 toll free number. We know of no technology that can provide a higher probability of success, and the recent change in release date and reservation limits does not change this.

Q: I am an 855Reserve.com customer with one or more numbers that CSF is planning to go after during the 855 code opening. With this code opening now being a “multi-day” process, when will I know if CSF was able to obtain my 855 number using 855Reserve.com?

A: CSF will be able to provide feedback on whether we obtained your number during the code opening by October 12, 2010.

Q: I am interested in requesting one or more 855 numbers with 855Reserve.com. With the code opening date moving from October 2, 2010 to October 9, 2010 is CSF still taking requests?

A: Yes, we have extended our interval to accept requests to Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Wire transactions must be provided for $500/number by that date or additional number requests cannot be accepted.

Q: I was planning to use 800ForAll.com just after the code opening to go after 855 numbers that were still available. With the code opening now being a multi-day event, when will 800ForAll.com be available?

A: CSF’s 800ForAll.com site will be available just after the first day of the code opening on October 9, 2010. However, depending on CSF’s allocation for that day 855 numbers may not be available. Users are encouraged to keep using 800ForAll.com during subsequent days as this is a valid method for requesting toll free numbers.

Q: I am an 8MS RespOrg user. How does the new change in plans effect me?

A: You can still use 8MS to go after 855 numbers during and after the code opening. The code opening date is now October 9, and all RespOrgs are limited to 100 numbers per day. Please see the SMS/800 announcements, and also the CSF 8MS bulletin board on your 8MS system.

SMS/800 has informed the RespOrg community that the 855 Toll Free code will be opened on Friday, October 1, 2010, at 12:00 PM ET. csf Corporation will announce our comprehensive 855 code opening technology and service in the near future.

If you are interested in acquiring 855 toll free numbers, simply call us today at 732-356-6999 or fill out the Contact form that can be found on the top menu of this page. We will work with you to help you understand the 855 release process, and keep you up to date on the latest FCC developments.

For more about the 855 toll free code opening, see our previous blog post – more about 855 toll free numbers

855 Toll Free Number Availability

855 toll free numbers will be made available to the public in late 2010. The tentative date for release is 10/01/10.

The existing toll free number pool of  NPA’s 800, 866, 877, and 888 are nearly exhausted (per SMS/800). The current estimate for the exhaust date is 12/25/10.

Various techniques for the 855 release are still being reviewed and must be approved by the FCC. Techniques being discussed include percentage allocation of 855 numbers per RespOrg (based on the amount of active toll free numbers on the RespOrg), staggered openings (with limited 855 exchanges being opened per week), etc. We are actively participating in these industry discussions to make sure that we are fully prepared for the 855 release.

csf Corporation Can Help You Get 855 Toll Free Numbers

We have been in business for over 20 years, and we are the leading provider of SMS/800 interface products to the telecommunications industry. We help  telecommunications carriers, CLECs, cable companies, and RespOrg’s large and small to acquire and manage toll free numbers. We also have helped hundreds of end users acquire toll free numbers with our 800forall.com site. Large or small – we ethically and fairly level the playing field to help our clients acquire the toll free numbers they need.

Best Technology

We are currently enhancing our 8MS and 800forall.com software product in anticipation of the 855 code opening. We are also expanding our industry leading 8MS software suite to help our clients acquire new 855 numbers. This proven technology was used 10 years ago during the 866 code opening – working with us offers you the best chance to acquire 855 toll free numbers.

For more information – contact us today

If you are interested in acquiring 855 toll free numbers, simply call us today at 732-356-6999 or fill out the Contact form that can be found on the top menu of this page. We will work with you to help you understand the 855 release process, and keep you up to date on the latest FCC developments.

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