Free Phone Numbers

Free phone or toll free numbers were originally thought of an implemented in the USA , however they have since become extremely popular all over the world and in the UK they are known as 0800 numbers. Toll free phone numbers were originally conceived as an alternative to collect calls, or reverse charges calls, as they recipient of calls on a free phone line will incur a charge. Also, running 0800 numbers as an alternative to collect calls significantly reduced the need for operators. However, today, due to significant advances in technology the majority of these services will be entirely automated and there will be very little requirement for operators.

0800 numbers are usually utilised by companies and businesses for their customer support or technical help lines. However, it is feasible that anyone is able to set up a free phone number. There are a number of companies, many of whom operate over the internet that specialise in providing their clients with 0800 numbers. These firms will typically charge a monthly line rental fee and then a per minute charge on top of that for calls receive by the 0800 number. However, despite the fact that running a free phone line can be extremely expensive for a business, particularly if they receive a high volume of calls, many companies find that the benefits of 0800 numbers significantly outweigh the costs. Most businesses who operate one of these lines will typically experience a high level of customer satisfaction.