SQUATTER

Someone in the vanity number business who watches for good numbers coming into the available pool and tries to grab them up, either hoping to sell or rent them to an end user in the future or hoping to make money with them from the wrong numbers. The term comes from the domain name business where domain name squatter or speculators do this for a business. I used to call them brokers but they don’t like that because there are regulations against hoarding and brokering. Squatter is also more appropriate because some organizations really don’t try to resell the numbers, they just grab and hold them.

    1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
    Loading ... Loading ...

    No Comments »

    No comments yet.

    3 pings

    Negotiating with Shared Use companies at TollFreeNumbers.com says:
    November 17, 2008 at 3:12 am

    [...] just wrote out a detailed description of their contact with someone in the industry, I would call a vanity number “squatter”. And when I started to answer them it wound up being something that I thought other people would [...]

      Are we an 800 Number Squatter? at TollFreeNumbers.com says:
      March 9, 2009 at 1:43 pm

      [...] it there were probably a couple more that might think it or wonder too. I came up with the term ‘Squatter’ because 800 number Broker brings up the FCC regulations against Hoarding and Brokering. [...]

        Ownership is Key! at TollFreeNumbers.com says:
        January 13, 2010 at 5:59 pm

        [...] If you’ve RENTED a toll free number before from a shared use company or a toll free number squatter, you know how you have to keep paying and paying. Don’t fall into that money pit, [...]

          RSS feed for comments on this post. TrackBack URL

          Leave a comment

          Random Testimonials

          Testimonial 1664 out of 1983

          The service you provided was excellent! Especially after I had let my 15 day reservations expire and I was still able to secure the number that we wanted. Thank you so much for your personalized service. I will recommend you to all of my colleagues.  San Joaquin County government

          Thanks again,
          Carole Terras
          SJgov.org



          Testimonial 1345 out of 1983

          What can I say, the only words I have for you guys are SUPER, FANTASTIC, TOO GOOD!!!!!!!!! I was on ur website yesterday and today I have the toll free number the one I want and activated. You guys are great and I know this is the result of team work and off course Hard work. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

          Regards
          Jaswant Bajwa



          Testimonial 43 out of 1983

          After first stumbling upon your site 3 or 4 years ago I've been able to get invaluable insight to a nice income by using shared use numbers in the marketplace. Your information is priceless and I love that you give so much information away freely. I've gotten my trademark thru your suggestion, and I've found many a toll free numbers thru your easy to use search. Many of times you've taken your time on the phone to share info with me that most people would not share or charge for. Thanks for all the help!

          Darryl Ferdinand, 800cars.com



          Testimonial 429 out of 1983

          I wanted to tell you thank you. You were invaluable in what you did in assisting me. I work for the Department of Homeland Security and it made it a little hard to work through you due to some internal decisions. The government can be finicky and we ended up using a number that Sprint was able to locate and hold onto. I will say that I found your site very helpful and it was one of your tips that actually helped us reserve the number so I really do want to thank you and I will keep you in mind for any future ventures I may end up with.

          Kimberly Ford
          Immigration & Customs Enforcement



          Testimonial 1339 out of 1983

          TollFreeNumbers.com is a company that does not just get business, you attracted and earned the business. I am impressed by the willingness to advise for my benefit not just for my money, but you took the time to help me even after repeated confusion with the phone company. I highly recommend TollFreeNumbers.com
          Think Gospel
          Thanks again
          Aaron

          Victoria Free Presbyterian Church
          P.O. Box 47049
          Victoria, BC. V9B 5T2
          Phone: 250-383-2785
          Web: www.thinkgospel.com



          Testimonial 1414 out of 1983

          Kudos to you and your website. When I first visited your site, I was amazed by the number of free tools you provide for searching and finding the perfect number. However, what really set you apart from your competitors is your outstanding customer service. It was so pleasant to talk with you and Rita, and you both were patient and kind to walk me (a complete toll-free newbie) through the entire process. You took something that could've been a total headache and made it a very simple, painless experience. Thank you.

          I am so happy we acquired our number through tollfreenumbers.com! We wholeheartedly endorse you guys.yoga/pilates experience that fuses function, fashion and femininity for the contemporary woman on the go.

          Bernard Lee, President
          Beinjoy.



          Testimonial 1783 out of 1983

          I am glad I found this web site. After reading about the importance of owning your own number, I am even more happy.

          Thanks for providing this service.

          Jennifer Summers
          Team 1 Performance



          Testimonial 1453 out of 1983

          Wow!!! I've been all over your site for a while to be sure I had enough information to make an informed decision. I read countless testimony's and never imagined they could be so accurate. When I called and Bill picked up and showered me in information and help. I knew I was making the right choice. Getting 877-MY-OMNI1 was better than I was expecting.

          Thanks!!!

          Joseph Vanden Brink
          OmniOne Appraisals
          http://www.omnioneappraisals.com



          Testimonial 268 out of 1983

          After trying for 4 months on our OWN to acquire 888-CONSIGN for our Consignment Pal company, we failed. Then we learned about your 800 WATCH service. You quickly provided us with 13 pages of numbers based on our specific parameters!!!!! Today when you found 888-88RESELL for us, I was so excited I was ready to hug you!! I'll tell other "Pals" and eBayers about your personalized service and results.

          Linda Miller, Founder
          Consignment Pal



          Testimonial 882 out of 1983

          You are great!!! You are perfect!!! You are the best!!!
          The best customer service in telecom industry!!!

          rinat khaybullin
          infogm.com