Ever thought about having your own toll free number? Maybe you thought about it, but thought perhaps it may be too difficult to obtain one. Read on below to learn how easy it actually is.
Toll free numbers for some may seem ominous and out of reach. Nothing could be further from the truth. Toll free numbers are very easy to obtain once you know where to look. Once you know how to locate the companies you will see it is very easy to get a toll free number for anyone.
An 800 number works very much like long distance billing, a bit more in reverse though. You pay per minute for who calls you on your phone. Sometimes the rate can vary from which area the caller is calling from. Many carriers however offer flat rate toll free numbers.
With many toll free numbers you will need an existing phone line, however some offer toll free numbers with voicemail service where a phone isn’t necessary. While many long distance and phone carriers offer 800 numbers as an upgrade, you may find you can get a stand alone service with a better rate.
Most toll free carriers charge a per minute rate, but beware – some providers may charge additional connection fees per call.
Now additional per call connection fees might have you worried, but there is a way around these fees. Most of the time these connection fees are added for calls originating from outside the U.S. or from pay phones. Many toll free number providers give you the option to block these types of calls to help eliminate these unwanted costs. Some toll free numbers may require a monthly fee for continued service.
NOTE: If you are thinking of ordering a personal toll free number for the family, you will want to keep your payphone calling option open. This is good for emergencies.
Remember, a toll free number does not replace your current phone number. Toll free numbers come in the form of 1-800 but can also be 1-888, 1-877, and 1-866. You can usually get the best monthly maintenance rates on 877 and 866 numbers.
VoIP providers now are offering 800 numbers in addition to their calling plans making it even more cost effective for personal and business use. So the limitations of how you can get a toll free number are getting slimmer.
