A toll free number gives callers a way to contact your firm without having to pay for the call themselves.

In the past, the high startup costs of installing a toll free line placed the service out of reach for all but the highest volume users, such as very large firms or those doing extensive business in catalog sales.

Today, toll free, or "inbound," service is available to businesses of all sizes. New programs with low monthly fees have made the service cost effective for even the smallest businesses.

This buying guide is designed to give you the facts you need to obtain toll free service for your business. You can choose to read this guide from beginning to end, or jump directly to a section of interest by clicking on the links above.