Average Consumer Able to Identify Advantages to Toll Free Service

These days, it seems that consumers recognize the real value of toll free over standard phone service. Experts say that the increase in consumer recognition of the advantages of 1-800 numbers is related to the tangible financial benefits of using toll free, particularly in tough economic times. Businesses with a 1-800 number can see almost instant increases in sales, word of mouth referrals, and a decrease in product returns. Standard local phone service often does not provide any of these advantages.

Television Commercials and Toll Free

A group of us waiting recently for a telecommunications conference to begin noticed during a local cable television broadcast that at every commercial break (five during a 30 minute program) there was at least one commercial advertising a toll free phone number. During one break, all four commercials had a toll free phone number announced and/or listed at the bottom of the screen. The companies advertising ranged from national companies to a locally-based fitness service. More proof of how many businesses use toll free nowadays. It is a marketing necessity.

Consumer Recognition of Toll Free Advantages Commonplace

These days, it seems that consumers recognize the real value of toll free over standard phone service. Experts say that the increase in consumer recognition of the advantages of 1-800 numbers is related to the tangible financial benefits of using toll free, particularly in tough economic times. Businesses with a 1-800 number can see almost instant increases in sales, word of mouth referrals, and a decrease in product returns. Standard local phone service often does not provide any of these advantages.

Consumer Recognition of Toll Free Advantages

These days, it seems that consumers recognize the real value of toll free over standard phone service. Experts say that the increase in consumer recognition of the advantages of 1-800 numbers is related to the tangible financial benefits of using toll free, particularly in tough economic times. Businesses with a 1-800 number can see almost instant increases in sales, word of mouth referrals, and a decrease in product returns. Standard local phone service often does not provide any of these advantages.