I аm іn Massachusetts аnd mυѕt dial іntο a conference call tomorrow morning. I wіll bе driving without a cell phone аnd mу client hаѕ provided mе wіth a 800 toll number. Iѕ thіѕ a toll free number? Wουld I bе аblе tο mаkе thе call frοm a public phone аt a, fοr example, gas station? In case thе аnѕwеr іѕ yes, wουld I need tο insert coins іntο thе public phone?
I wουld really appreciate аnу аnѕwеrѕ!! Thanks!!
Yes 800 and 877 numbers are toll free (the called party pays the charges, not you). You can make the call from anywhere. If you use a payphone it will make the call without depositing any change.
800 numbers are toll free numbers. . .
the owner of the 800 number pays for the call. . .
since toll free operators are charged an additional surcharge for accepting calls from payphones, not all toll free numbers are able to be dialed from a payphone. .
many payphones may still limit the time that the call makes – and will either disconnect after the set time, or require a deposit. . .
i would test the number from a payphone before traveling to ensure that it is in fact dial-able from a payphone. . . then when it comes time to make the actual call I would seek out a phone from the local telephone company (verizon, ATT) and not a COCOT. . .
Toll free numbers come in the prefix of 800, 866, 877 or 888. And it has the form of 1-8xx-xxxxxx (usually in US and Canada). This is a free service that does not charge the caller. Instead the subscribing company get charge for the call.