How to get a toll-free number

Do you want to get a toll-free number for your business? Brilliant – Gtele.com can help! 
 
Toll-free numbers are telephone numbers assigned within a specific country that allow users in that country to call the number free of charge. They have distinct area codes that make them easily recognisable, and the recipient pays for the call to be routed from the caller’s location. However, when dialling these numbers from outside the country, international rates typically apply. 

Why should I get a toll-free number? 

There are many reasons to consider getting an international toll-free number if you haven’t already. Here are just a few: 

Ensure professionalism 

Having a toll-free number enables you to keep your business and personal calls separate. When a call comes in on your business number, you know it’s strictly business and can answer professionally. You can also set up systems that allow your team to share responsibility for handling inbound calls. 

Be more accessible 

Toll-free numbers encourage both new and existing customers to contact your business directly – especially those without unlimited long-distance plans. By offering a toll-free number for customer service, you remove barriers that might prevent clients from reaching you, and best of all, it won’t cost them a penny. 

Make your business look bigger and more established 

Toll-free numbers, paired with a business phone plan, give your company added legitimacy. They signal that you operate at scale and in multiple locations, making your products and services more appealing to customers nationwide. 

If you’re an entrepreneur wanting to scale quickly, a toll-free number can instantly make your business look more established in the eyes of prospective customers. 

How can I get a toll-free phone number? 

Getting a toll-free number should be straightforward today, but because they’ve existed for decades, many providers assume people already know the process. Here’s what you need to know:

Toll-free numbers are assigned by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Historically, they were used by large enterprises only. However, thanks to increasingly affordable pricing, they have soared in popularity among small businesses too. 

Although you cannot purchase toll-free numbers directly from the FCC, there are hundreds of service providers (including us at Gtele.com!) who reserve the number on your behalf and provide the calling and messaging services you need. 

Each provider’s service varies depending on how the number can be used. For example, if you want a toll-free number to communicate with your customers, you’ll want a plan that includes both calls and text messaging. A professional voicemail greeting is also essential. At Gtele.com, we not only specialise in international toll-free numbers – we can assist with professional voice overs as well. 

Some countries require a Letter of Intent (LOI) confirming how you intend to use the number. This must be supplied on official letter-headed paper. You may also be required to provide proof of address, such as a company utility bill. 

Why choose Gtele.com for toll-free phone numbers? 

With more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, we’ve provided international telephone numbers to thousands of customers across the globe. Our toll-free numbers are available in more than 132 countries and start from as little as £5 per month.

We don’t believe in locking customers into lengthy contracts. Depending on the country, we offer toll-free numbers on flexible 1-month or 12-month terms. 

If you have any questions about our toll-free numbers, we’d love to help. You can submit an enquiry using our contact form or email us at sales@gtele.com. If you’d prefer to speak to a member of our team, feel free to call us on 0207 3055 999 and we’ll be happy to discuss your requirements in more detail.