AboutSpencer Holcombe Expertise I have been in the telecommunications arena for several years. I've worked in traffic,installation,repair,customer service,fraud,national and major accounts. I Started with Pacific Telephone,went to American Bell, AT&T Information Systems, AT&T Communications, Pacific Bell-SBC - AT&T. I can answer most questions of a service or equipment nature-excluding cellular. From jacks, wiring, phones, to custom calling services, local to long distance.
Experience Bell System and post divesture work for AT&T and Local operating companies. Service rep-to Fraud desk.
Organizations Telephone Pioneers of America
Publications PTM mag. Connections, Update, and other company publications. Also have expert status at AskME.com
Expert: Spencer Holcombe Date: 1/7/2005 Subject: How do I buy a 1-800 number?
Question 1-7
Followup Question -
Hello Spencer,
Thank you for your answer. When I find out what company his 1-800 number is with can I email you?
Thanks
Earl
ebrown@mastersite.net
Followup To
Question -
Hi Spencer - How do I buy a 1-800 number from a fellow? I think he has to transfer it to my phone company, but how does he transfer it and how do I pay him? If I pay him first he might not transfer it, and if he transfers it first he may think that I won't pay him.
Do I have to transfer it or can I just sign up with his phone company?
Thank you
Earl
Answer -
Earl, I would need to know what company has the number in service and what company you would be moving it to before answering your question. Best advice: Call The service provider and ask for guidance. Spencer
Answer Earl, please do! After you find out the information, I think you'll find you will need to have him release it to you. The service provider will advise what needs to be done, along with sending HIM some forms to be filled out. Let me know if you need any help, Spencer
