We’re Ready to Share the What, Why, When, and Where: All About 844 Vanity Toll Free Numbers

As a business owner or potential toll free customer or industry follower, you may have heard about the release of the new 844 prefix. But what is it all about, when exactly is the expected release, and why?

WHAT— Let’s start from the beginning. 844 is the new toll free prefix that will allow businesses and individuals alike the chance to get an easy to remember number with a brand new prefix. All combinations will become available! (Examples… 844-Call-Now, 844-Your-Biz)

Once the 844 toll free prefix release date is set, Custom Toll Free will offer pre-release reservations. Custom Toll Free vanity toll free customers enjoyed an excellent reservation success rate during the 855 prefix release. In addition to 844 pre-release reservations, Custom Toll Free will also offer a new “Build Your Own” 844 Toll Free Number tool that will allow you to create the best 844 number(s) to request and/or reserve. Of course, customers can always call us at 1-800-Customize for personalized service.

WHY — If there are 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, and 855 prefixes, why the need for the 844 prefix? Since toll free numbers are time-tested and proven marketing tools, the most recent 855 toll free prefix, released almost three years ago, is already experiencing a shortage. The FCC and the DSMI (Database Service Management, Inc.), the official designated toll free number administrator, did not predict that the 855 prefix would run out so quickly. As a result, there is a huge demand for additional toll free numbers.

WHEN — All of this begs the question: When is the official release of the 844 toll free prefix? Normal for the course, a specific date has not been released as of yet, but according to The North American Numbering Plan Association (NANPA), the tentative release date is scheduled for the first quarter of 2014. Again, due to the shortage of available numbers, however, it is recommended by SMS/800, Inc. that the date be accelerated to December 7^th, 2013. This date isn’t set in stone nor is it official, but Custom Toll Free is preparing for pre-release requests now.

WHERE – So where can you make 844 prefix pre-reservations and find out the latest release updates? Custom Toll Free, of course. Custom Toll Free is the leading choice and toll free number provider. Be sure to check our site frequently for 844 prefix release updates, information, and when you will be able to pre-reserve your 844 toll free number. Additionally, you may contact us with interest to be notified when the 844 pre-release requests are available.