Introduction of 888 toll-free services in March 1996 will require that you take a moment to note whether the toll-free number is 1-800 or 1-888. Businesses and organizations using toll-free numbers will also have to ensure they emphasize 888 is toll-free, the same as 800 is now.
Together, 1-800 and 1-888 will stand for the same thing: easy, no-cost access to an organization that cares about its customers.