How to Get a Toll Free Phone Number

Toll-free phone numbers are great for small businesses, large businesses and even ordinary people who want this kind of calling option. For businesses, customers and potential customers can call for free and get information on products and services. The business will ultimately pay for the phone call. This benefits both the business and the customers. Getting a toll-free phone number can be done in a few steps.

Instructions

1. Decide upon a phone number that you wish to have. This could be a number such as 1-800-YUR-BIZZ. Write down about 5 to 10 numbers that you want.

2. Contact your local phone companies to see if they have any of these toll-free numbers available. Toll-free numbers are given out on a first come, first serve basis.

3. Contact different phone service providers to get prices on toll-free numbers.

4. Choose a phone that will ring when the toll-free number is called. This phone could even be your cell phone.

References

• A Primer on 1-800 Numbers for Small Businesses