What is a Toll Free Number?
Toll free numbers are telephone numbers that can be called at no cost to the caller. The charges are paid by the owner of the telephone number being called. Toll Free Numbers are often called ‘800 numbers’ after the original toll free area code. The system has expanded so that toll free numbers today can start with the area codes 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, 833 in addition to the original code 800.
Is there any difference between 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, 833 and 800 toll-free numbers?
888, 877, 866, 855,844 and 833 toll free numbers work the same as 800 toll free numbers. They are all Toll Free!
What is a Toll Free Vanity Number?
A vanity number is an alphanumeric telephone number which often incorporates acronyms, words and abbreviations as part of or in place of actual numbers. One of the better examples would be the letters in 1-800-FLOWERS correspond to the numbers 800-356-9377 on a telephone dial pad. Toll Free Vanity numbers are a very powerful business, branding and marketing tool. They are able to generate higher response rates using direct response advertising and therefore they increase demand for your product or service. This is because it’s easier to remember a vanity Toll Free Number compared to regular phone numbers particularly when a person dialing a telephone number has only a short time to remember a number.
How do Toll Free Numbers work?
A Toll Free Number just forwards to or points to a regular local number. No special equipment or additional line or installation is required.
If a company has an 800 number, can I also reach that company by calling the 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, 833 or with the same digits or alphanumeric arrangement?
No. Toll Free Area Codes are unique unto themselves. Different companies may have the same phone number, but with different toll free area codes.
How can I get a vanity Toll Free Number?
Vanity Toll Free Numbers are acquired from an organization that has access to the nationwide pool of Toll Free Numbers. It takes a special skill set to create and find the right number for a particular business though.
Are you a telephone carrier?
No we are not. We are simply a naming and consulting company that has access to the toll free number pool. We can either point the number directly to your present phone carrier, or we can provision your vanity Toll Free Number with carriers that we work with.
How Long Does It Take To Get My Number?
We usually are able to create a Toll Free Vanity number within a few days provided the number is available. In special cases, it’s possible to complete the process a lot faster.
Why should I use a Vanity Toll Free Number?
The answer is simple. It’s not easy to remember a series of digits, such as 637-7458. The same goes for advertising a telephone number. It’s easier to remember Toll Free Numbers like 800-GOFEDEX, 800-FLOWERS or 800-CALL NOW to make it easy for potential customers to contact you without having to do a lot of thinking or do a manual search for your number.
Where should I advertise my Vanity Toll Free Number?
After you’ve received your vanity Toll Free Number, you should consider the many ways you can promote it to potential customers. People will typically begin to memorize your vanity Toll Free Number through repeated use. Most businesses start out by placing their vanity Toll Free Number on their website and emails. If you have a brick and mortar business you can add storefront signs, banners and vehicle signage. All businesses should consider television, print, newspaper, radio and even the Yellow Pages.
