A toll free number allows you to make calls to a specific business company or individual without having to pay any fee for the call. Instead, the call is charged to the person or company also called a free subscriber. These numbers mostly start with 3 digit codes 800, 888, 877 or 866. The basic idea behind the subscription of such numbers is to market the subscriber’s product or company. Allows the customer to collect more information about that organization’s services.
It can also have a highly personalized use, such as for parents to give to their children going to school or college, or for a husband or wife to use between themselves without losing a lot of money. There are many reasons why people prefer a toll free number to a regular number.
1. For business purposes, almost all leading business companies use 800 numbers to increase productivity and strengthen relationships with their customers. It also ensures a considerable increase in customer satisfaction which is exactly what the subscriber is looking for. It helps create a sense of security regarding the company in the minds of customers. In addition to offering a toll-free number to people, they feel free to consult your services without fear of being charged for it.
2. For personal purposes: People always want their loved ones to be close to them, but since this is not always possible, they want to hear from them frequently. With an 800 number your relatives or children can easily contact you without losing money, not even for a long distance call.
3. To prevent prank calls: An 800 number can crack caller ID, helping you identify anyone who is harassing you with blank calls or other unwanted and unwanted calls.
Once you sign up for a toll-free number and have been assigned one, even if you change your base, you can keep the same number. It’s completely portable across the country and your clients, friends and family can reach you at any time in the world.