This is just one of the stories from our “I’ve Always Wondered” series, where we tackle all of your questions about the world of business, no matter how big or small. Ever wondered if recycling is ...

A few weeks ago we put forth the conjecture that 800-number access – especially in the context of conference calls – was becoming a non-issue. In at least half of our phone briefings, we’re given a ...

Customer service is one of the most important parts of running a business. Even if you sell the best and most affordable product or service in your industry, there are going to be questions that arise ...

If you hear female moaning next time you dial an 1-800 number, you can thank PrimeTel Communications: For years, teenagers across the U.S. could call a toll-free hotline if they had embarrassing ...

On Wednesday, OpenAI launched a 1-800-CHATGPT (1-800-242-8478) telephone number that anyone in the US can call to talk to ChatGPT via voice chat for up to 15 minutes for free. The company also says ...

Today, most adults in America carry a cell phone. If they don’t, they probably have a landline phone at home. Although millions of people go online each year and take advantage of our convenient ...

A milestone of sorts is passing this year in the telephone industry. It was 25 years ago that American Telephone & Telegraph Co. devised the toll-free 800 number, originally intended only to spare the ...