Top Vendors for Toll Free Numbers

Pricing and costs of toll free numbers vary from company to company and plan to plan. Many companies add features you may not need to the basic plan and charge a higher monthly charge. Compare the list of standard features these companies offer and decide if your business will use them.

Some companies provide free minutes with the basic plan, others charge for every minute used. Look at the following to determine pricing and costs of toll free numbers:

1. Check the basic rates for 800 phone service.

2. Find the costs for additional features for your toll free numbers.

3. Consider the additional cost for designer 1-800 phone numbers if you plan on using this feature.

Buy toll free number service at the cheapest possible rate

If you are just starting out in business, a basic toll free number with no frills will address your needs without taxing your budget.

Add more features to your 800 number service such as caller ID, forwarding and select ring

Add the features to your plan that make sense for your business usage, such as voice mail and caller ID.

Select a designer 1-800 number so customers remember it

Choose the number you want for your business so your customers remember it. There is usually an additional charge for a designer number, but this cost should pay for itself with the extra revenue generated from the additional calls.

• Many companies offer incentives such as free minutes or one month free if you sign up for a plan for your 1-800 numbers. If you do not see an incentive, ask for it.