Personal Use of 1-800 Numbers.

It’s a trend we really didn’t see ten years ago—personal use of 1-800 numbers. But these days, more and more subscribers are signing up for a 1-800 number to keep in touch with their family and friends.

Even the Federal Communications Commission is reporting on the growing use of toll free phone service by parents, siblings, and children. Toll free is affordable, often costs less than pricey long distance packages, and it offers countless conveniences and features that work with anyone’s schedule.

One of the most popular uses of personal toll-free is by parents wanting to stay in touch with their children. Young children can remember a catchy vanity number and never have to carry a cell phone or money to make phone calls. And parents of older children are also using toll free numbers---students headed off to college can use a 1-800 number to call home for free at any time of day. Toll free calls can be forwarded to an office or home phone, even a cell phone so parents never have to worry about missing a call.

And it’s not only the youngest generation benefitting from toll free service; many subscribers are getting a 1-800 number so their elderly parents can contact them for free. Seniors living alone, who could be on a fixed income, can call their family members at no charge.

In addition to providing peace of mind and keeping families connected, a 1-800 number is also an option that saves money. Signing on for toll free service eliminates costly long distance plans and if obtained through affordable providers like Tollfreenumber.ORG, 1-800 numbers can be far cheaper than paying for collect calls and long distance.