CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -“Short code 1955 has been allotted for Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) on call drop, ” an official said. Provisioning of this number will be mandatory for telecom operators and should be accessible for local and STD calling.

Detailed explanation-2: -800 service means a telecommunications service that allows a caller to dial a toll-free number without incurring a charge for the call. The service is typically marketed under the name 800, 855, 866, 877 and 888 toll-free calling, and any subsequent numbers designated by the federal communications commission.

Detailed explanation-3: -A toll-free number allows callers to connect with businesses without being charged for the call. In other words, the business incurs the charges for all the calls landing on these numbers. It is generally identified by a dialing prefix number (800, 866, 855, 1-800, etc.) which is specific to a geographic area code.

Detailed explanation-4: -You can call an 1800/1300 number following the dialing format like calling from overseas. To call 1800 numbers from the mobile dial xxx (country’s international exit code) + xxx (International country code) + 1800 + xxx-xxx (toll-free with mobile number).