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Toll free service works
much the same as long distance would. The
difference with a toll free number is you pay for who calls you.
Billing can vary depending on what region the caller is calling from. A good idea is to find a toll free carrier who
will give you a domestic flat per minute rate.
With most toll free
services YOU NEED existing phone service. Chances are your current
carrier can get you a toll free number simply by you calling them and
requesting the service. The toll free service however may have high per
minute rates which you will want to avoid. Shopping outside your
carrier can give you a better rate for toll free numbers depending on
your carrier.
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 planning
to purchase a personal toll free number you might want to keep the
pay phone call-in option available for family emergencies.
It is important to
remember that toll free service does not replace your phone number.
Whoever has your toll free number can call the number to reach you, but
whoever has your original phone number can call you as well.
Toll free numbers come in
the prefixes of 800, 888, 877, and 866. In many cases 877 and 866
numbers are cheaper than an 800 or 888 number.
VoIP providers now are
offering toll free 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.
To get a toll free number
you can search with us for a low cost provider. We carry toll free
forwarding services as well, including International toll free services
for overseas customers.