Toll-free numbers are clearly established in the business world and in recent years, with lower cost, they have found their way into the home. US based toll free numbers are widely known and used. In fact, they became so popular in the 1990s that the new 888, 877 and 866 had to be added.
But did you know that US numbers can be made to “ring” abroad? Or did you know that a business or individual can get a free phone number in countries outside of the US?
Most people don’t know this, but many are quickly learning the benefits of free global services.
People on the go like toll-free numbers. You can forward incoming calls to a home, office, or even a cell phone as needed. Many providers allow you to easily change the number your toll-free number rings to online.
NEW USES:
Now, expats living far from family and friends get toll-free US numbers that forward incoming calls to their homes and cell phones abroad.
These include military, Peace Corp and related volunteers, missionaries, and of course long-term relocated businessmen.
Using a toll-free number makes it easier for people to contact them. They also know that people who are hesitant to dial international numbers are more likely to call a toll-free number.
And, of course, many companies around the world would like to have American and Canadian customers.
For example: A fishery in Costa Rica wants to easily reach the vast US market. They subscribe to a US toll-free number and have it ring at their main office in San José, Costa Rica. And they can let Canadian callers reach them just as easily for just pennies more.
Or a software designer in China would like customers in the US to feel that it’s easy for them to chat with designers as needed. They would also get a US toll-free number that calls directly to their design studio in Shanghai.
But these are still uses of American numbers that ring abroad.
There is also a burgeoning market for international business owners who want toll-free numbers in other countries to communicate with their customers and clients AND establish a professional presence around the world.
When I say international toll free now, I mean a number that you dial from another country (not the US). An international toll free number can also be directed to any phone or cell number worldwide. International toll free numbers are NOT that cheap, so they are mostly used for business. For example, Globaltollfree.us can provide you with a toll-free number in Germany that rings anywhere on the planet you want. BUT the setup fee is $20 and there is a monthly fee of $10. Per minute rates depend on the countries involved and it is worth making sure your global toll free number is profitable in terms of sales or customer service. For a bona fide global business, it can be extremely profitable to encourage sales and service.
After all, a toll free or 800 number increases your perceived level of professionalism and represents you as a credible prospect to potential markets. Things as small as assuming that if the company wants to pay for the call, they must want to talk to their customers. People like that. When prospects see a toll-free number, they feel comfortable because they feel a more secure connection with you. It has been said that by putting your 800 number in your ads, you should increase your response to ads by up to 600%. And now your ads can appear all over the world across the web!
International toll-free numbers are investments, not expenses.
You will gain a competitive advantage.
see http://www.globaltollfree.us for more detailed information
