It’s a quiet evening. You finally have a moment to call your friend in London, only to realize your phone is staring back at you like it’s asking for a secret code. Do you start with 44? How the heck do I dial a + symbol? Do you keep the zero? Is this going to […]
Looking to switch phone carriers, and drawn to the siren song of T-Mobile? Not sure where to start? We’ll guide you through it, step-by-step. Here’s everything you need to know to switch carriers to T-Mobile while keeping your old number. Check that your number works with T-Mobile If you plan on taking your current number […]
Living or moving to Germantown, MD? Trying to set up a new number? Germantown is a hidden gem for sure, as you might be aware if you’re currently researching the area. It’s stealthily one of the bigger places in all of Maryland, with lots of comfortable places to live, decent public transit, and a comfortable […]
A Letter of Authorization (or LOA, not to be confused with loa, spirits of Haitian Vodou) in the broadest sense, is simply what it sounds like … a formal letter or document that verifies permission and gives authority from one party to another. It can be used in a variety of contexts and circumstances, including […]
Congratulations, entrepreneur–you’ve got a great idea, and you’re eager to get your exciting new small business going. One of the first things that separates a real business from a side project is a dedicated business phone number to use instead of your own personal one. So how do you get one? There are a lot […]
Need to create a seasonal marketing campaign, yesterday? With new marketing and retail “seasons” like BFCM (Black Friday Cyber Monday – it now has its own acronym), Prime Day and countless others, there’s truly a “holiday” campaign for everything. And those who revel in the holiday spirit, (or perhaps spirits,) aren’t holding back. (Including us. […]
If you’re over your current phone carrier and considering a switch to Verizon, we’ve got you covered! (So to speak. Hopefully, they’ll have you covered!) We’ll explain everything you need to know, step-by-step, to switch carriers to Verizon while keeping your old number. Verify that your number works with Verizon First on the list, if […]
Big news from the Barnyard! Introducing NumberBarn Business Line! Access even more phone number flexibility and an expanded feature set that’s perfect for businesses of all sizes. Dial in your company communications with a virtual reception business phone system that effortlessly scales with you and your growing team. For Any Gig, Get the Pig From […]
If you’re looking to leave your current phone provider for the greener pastures of the venerable AT&T, look no further! We’ll explain step-by-step everything you need to know to switch carriers to AT&T while keeping your old number. Check that your number works with AT&T First things first, if you intend to take your current […]
Given how powerful smartphones are, you’d think it would be a non-issue to simply record the audio of your phone calls on the same device. From a technological perspective it should be, but for reasons involving privacy, legality, and shifting corporate policies, it’s continually and weirdly contentious. The lack of easy, OS-level functionality has led […]
It’s by now a well-worn trope that since the broad adoption of cell phones, no one remembers phone numbers anymore. The one big exception to this, however, are phone numbers designed for easy recall: vanity numbers. You see them on billboards and TV. You hear them repeatedly in catchy jingles and radio earworms. Usually they […]
Chances are, you’re one of countless people living or traveling outside of the U.S. and Canada this year. At some point, you’ll probably want to talk to your family and friends back in the States, and have them call you. But you’re wondering how to make international calls without risking huge international calling fees. There […]
Have you ever noticed that phone numbers featured on screen in American movies and television shows often have the area code 555? In the wild west of the early 20th century, filmmakers and TV show creators used to just use random numbers, not anticipating that audiences couldn’t resist their curious urges to go home and […]
It turns out, many Americans have a phone etiquette problem. Whether it’s a speakerphone conversation echoing throughout a quiet coffee shop, or someone scrolling during a dinner date, poor phone manners are everywhere. But just how common is bad phone etiquette, and which cities are the worst offenders? To find out which cities have the […]