In the mid-1960s, toll-free service was born, along with some limitations that reduced its service range. Shortly after toll-free service came into existence, a restriction in switching capability ...

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Bill Murray uses a 1-800 number instead of traditional means to be contacted for movie projects to avoid constant calls on his house phone. Leaving a message on his 1-800 number does not guarantee a ...