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Finding Your Own 800 Number is Easy
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.
To Get a toll free number may seem a giant mystery to many looking for a 800 number for personal or business purposes. Understanding what it is and how it works hopefully will clear some confusion and allow you to proceed with the purchase of a toll free number more easily.
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 most toll free services you will need existing phone service. Chances are your current carrier can get you a number simply by you calling them and requesting the service. The 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.
Although typical billing for an 800 number is per minute billing, look for extra surcharges you may be billed for. Read the fine print before signing up with a carrier to make sure you won't be paying more than you bargained for.
While surcharges may have you concerned, many service providers offer a way to block these calls so you do not end up paying extra connection fees. Make sure to ask your carrier if they have this option so you do not end up breaking the bank.
NOTE: If you are planning to purchase a personal 800 number you might want to keep the pay phone call-in option available for family emergencies.
A toll free number does not replace you current phone line or number. It is primarily up to you who has access to call your 800 line. A toll free number can be an 800 number or even be in the prefix of 888, 877, or 866. The best monthly deals are usually for 866 and 877 numbers.
Digital phone service providers are now offering toll free services as well. If you subscribe to a VoIP provider, you might want to ask if they offer such services and for how much, chances are it costs very little.
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