You've asked and we listened! BCI has just begun offering a new service that appends current cell phone numbers to your records. This new service may be run as a stand-alone, or in conjunction with BCI Inteliphone append to minimize cost. The surging popularity and convenience of cell phones and smart phone technology, along with low price plans from all major carriers, has led many individuals and families to simply discontinue services with landline providers altogether. In fact 26.6% of all households nationwide have cell phone-only services; no landline (Source: CTIA semi-annual survey, June 2010). Add the fact that many individuals are reluctant to answer incoming calls on their “house phone” in anticipation of unwanted telemarketers, and you're left with few options to engage in direct conversation with your constituency. Although a clear strategy to reach your alumni by cell phone should be well thought out in advance, the conventional wisdom is to tread lightly, and be particularly sensitive to individuals' concerns over privacy.

• BCI's match rate for cell phone append is approximately 20%
• Cost based on confirmed matches only
• Volume pricing available
• No processing fees apply

Regarding privacy concerns and regulatory compliance, BCI highly recommends reviewing key provisions in the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 U.S.C. § 227) (click here for details in PDF format)