A Run on Toll Free Numbers is Feared

One of my fears, which is shared by the SNAC committee and DSMI, is that there will be a run on toll free numbers while awaiting the FCC decision on  allocation plans.  Please keep in mind that hoarding of numbers is still not allowed by the FCC, and although they haven’t done anything about it, it is in this type of environment that they would be most likely to take action.  You must have an end user who is waiting for the number when you reserve the number.  ATL may be contacting you if your “take rate” seems out of the ordinary and ask you for the customer and the application information.  If there is an issue the FCC will be looking at ATL for answers and we need to be prepared.  ATL has never supported hoarding and is especially concerned that we operate as a “good citizen” in the toll free industry. 

If you have any questions it would be great if you could post them here.  I would guess others have the same questions.