Vlog: Why Reassigned Numbers Are Costing You More Than You Think
Vlog: Why Reassigned Numbers Are Costing You More Than You Think
Are you losing customers because your outreach just isn't landing? If people are dropping off when you reach out, your phone-number verification could be the weak link.
The thing is, numbers get reassigned all the time. Even when someone has given consent to be contacted, that number might belong to someone else now. That opens the door to lawsuits and compliance nightmares.
How many reassigned numbers are in your contact database right now? Fortunately, you don’t have to guess, wonder, or waste time on trial and error. Searchbug’s Reassigned Numbers Database (RND) API allows you to check if a phone number has been disconnected or reassigned after the last date of consent. This API accesses the FCC-mandated national database, where telecom providers have tracked number disconnections since 2021.
With a simple query, you can instantly determine if a phone number has been reassigned, ensuring that your business remains compliant with telemarketing laws.
The Reassigned Numbers Database API (api_rnd) allows businesses, including telemarketers, to check if a phone number they have consent to contact has been disconnected and/or reassigned to a new user. It helps telemarketers ensure they are reaching ...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires businesses in the U.S. to screen phone numbers against the National Do Not Call (DNC) list at least every 31 days. This helps avoid contacting newly registered numbers. Additionally, 13 states maintain ...
Have you ever called or texted a customer only to discover the phone number now belongs to someone else? Reassigned phone numbers are a common problem for businesses, marketers, and sales teams, leading to wasted outreach, poor customer experiences, ...
Phone numbers are often recycled and reassigned to new users after they've been inactive for some time. Most mobile carriers wait 30 to 90 days, while landline carriers often have a longer waiting period. That's why it's important to regularly verify ...
If you've registered your phone number on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry but unwanted calls keep coming, don't assume the registry isn't working. Some calls are legally allowed, such as those from charities, political organizations, or ...