Do 1-800 numbers even matter anymore?

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  • VikingMan
    Exploiting human weakness
    • Jan 2008
    • 6862
    #1

    Do 1-800 numbers even matter anymore?

    With almost all calls made on cell phones and those cell phone plans not charging for long distance how much do toll free numbers matter anymore? I used to have a 1 800 number for my mainstream biz. Thinking about setting a new line up but wondering if it really still entices more calls like it used to?
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    • CYF
      Coupon Guru
      • Mar 2009
      • 10973
      #2
      Even with free long distance on my cellphone I still like 800 numbers so I can call from home and not use minutes.
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        • baddog
          So Fucking Banned
          • Apr 2001
          • 107089
          #3
          A lot easier. I can forward it to wherever or whomever I want.

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            • fris
              Too lazy to set a custom title
              • Aug 2002
              • 55705
              #4
              dont think you will see them going anywhere anytime
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                • BIGTYMER
                  Junior Achiever
                  • Nov 2004
                  • 17066
                  #5
                  I use a 800 # for my main non-adult biz and having it has without a doubt increased sales. I get triple the amount of calls now.

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                    • AaronM
                      GFY Royality ;)
                      • Oct 2001
                      • 46917
                      #6
                      I don't care if it encourages more callers or not. Bottom line is I don't have to give out my direct numbers and as baddog mentioned, I can forward to any number I like. I can also set up multiple options that my cell phone does not have. The best part is I never get blocked calls.

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                        • VikingMan
                          Exploiting human weakness
                          • Jan 2008
                          • 6862
                          #7
                          Thanks for the info guys. I was looking at this 1-800 phone service. Anyone know of anything better? http://www.virtualpbx.com/plans-and-.../800-usage.asp

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                            • BIGTYMER
                              Junior Achiever
                              • Nov 2004
                              • 17066
                              #8
                              I use RingCentral. Great service!

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                                • MrMaxwell
                                  Too lazy to set a custom title
                                  • Jul 2005
                                  • 10057
                                  #9
                                  For now it just looks more professional
                                  800 number .. Good idea

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                                    • baddog
                                      So Fucking Banned
                                      • Apr 2001
                                      • 107089
                                      #10
                                      we use kall8

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                                        • VikingMan
                                          Exploiting human weakness
                                          • Jan 2008
                                          • 6862
                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by BIGTYMER
                                          I use RingCentral. Great service!
                                          Ringcentral looks awesome. Will check out Baddog's as well.

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                                            • Sly
                                              Let's do some business!
                                              • Sep 2004
                                              • 31377
                                              #12
                                              Originally posted by AaronM
                                              I don't care if it encourages more callers or not. Bottom line is I don't have to give out my direct numbers and as baddog mentioned, I can forward to any number I like. I can also set up multiple options that my cell phone does not have. The best part is I never get blocked calls.
                                              True, but a lot of services offer this now. You don't need a 800.

                                              I think the 800 has some value as it's easy to remember as opposed to some random area code.
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