| How to Setup a
800 or Toll-Free number |
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Owning a toll-free 800 number is
easier and cheaper than you
think. Did you know
that....
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Toll-Free numbers can
integrate with your existing
phone lines
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Allow you to route calls
anywhere in the world
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Can
provide you with Voicemail
and Internet Fax Service
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Require no equipment
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Cost as little as $4.95 per
month
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Have per minute rates as
cheap as 2.9¢
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Can
be created and working
within minutes
I will walk you through the
entire process and even give you
a list of toll-free companies to
choose from. If you're
unsure of any terms I use on the
site, you can check out the
glossary
or
email me for additional
help! |
The steps to setting up a
toll-free 800 number are...
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Determine your needs
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Research Providers
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Purchase a Plan
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Background
Information... |
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Before we begin finding you the
perfect toll-free plan I want to
give you a little background on
the toll-free landscape so
you'll know what we're working
towards.
First, this site is provided to help
people find out more about
toll-free plans, how they work
and which are the best companies
for your specific needs. I
do not own a toll-free phone
company and all the information
on this website is provided to
you at no cost. The
reviews of all toll-free
companies have been completed by
me and have not been influenced
by any outside sources.
You get my honest opinion!
I've helped hundreds of people
find a toll-free plan and hope I
can do the same for you.
If you don't find the
information you're looking for
on the website, please
let me know so I can get you
what you need!
There are dozens of toll-free
service providers out there
offering many different services
at varying rates. THE VAST
MAJORITY of them integrate
directly with your existing
telephone or cell phone service,
providing a convenient and
seamless phoning experience.
Almost all of them are
considered
Hosted PBX systems and have
services to match almost every
need. To find out more
about hosted or virtual PBX,
please go
here for a detailed
explanation.
When we've completed the process
you will have a toll-free plan
that meets your needs and
budget, and you won't have to
wonder if there is a better plan
out there because I review them
all for you.
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Let's Get Started!
Step
One - Determine
Your Needs
This will be the easiest of the
four steps and chances are,
you've already completed it!
Why do you need a toll-free
number? Are you....
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A small business owner
looking to make it easy for
customers to contact you?
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A parent looking for a
toll-free number so your
kids can contact you easily?
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A call center looking for a
way to manage incoming
service or order calls?
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A business hoping to provide
a professional call
experience for your
customers?
Your toll-free needs will
dictate which plans will work
for you. I've provided a
checklist below that you can use
and have a PDF version you can
print up to help you in the
process. Not sure of term?
Check out the
glossary!
Don't want to use the checklist?
- Go to step two!
Click Here
for the Printable PDF Version
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Feature |
Required |
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1 Leg Charges |
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Dedicated Toll
Free |
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Voicemail |
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Email Delivery |
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Dedicated Fax |
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Integrated Fax |
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Auto Attendant |
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Access by Phone |
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Follow Me |
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Ring To |
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Schedule Enabled |
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Call Announce |
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Call Forward |
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Call Hold |
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Call Screening |
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Call Transfer |
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Hold Music |
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Custom Hold |
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Personal Hold
Message |
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Random Hold
Music |
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Non-Blockable
Caller ID |
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Phone Type
Announce |
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Web interface |
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Cardless Calling
Card |
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Call Reports |
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Return Calls |
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Call Block |
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Pager Alert |
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Fax On Demand |
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Voice On Demand |
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IM Console |
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SMS Notification |
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Dial by name |
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Dial by
extension |
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Supervisor
Control |
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Hunt Groups |
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Queue |
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Conference
Calling |
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Group Voice
Messaging |
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Questionnaires |
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Local Numbers |
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Free Trial |
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Vanity |
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True 800 |
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Step
Two
- Research Providers
Now that you know what features
you need, you're ready to find a
provider that will meet your
needs.
Each company is reviewed and
outlined by features in the
matrix above. You can use
the matrix to help locate those
companies that will meet your
needs. If you have any
trouble email me at
grantf@thebesttollfree.com.
You can review
all
toll-free plans if you would
like, I've also put together
groups of the most popular plans
based on need.
Step
Three
- Purchase a Plan
Once you find a plan you're
interested in, simply follow the
links to the website of your
choice and purchase a plan!
For most toll-free PBX plans you
will be up and running within
minutes!
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