Find toll-free numbers using directory assistance or online directories.
Toll-free numbers are telephone numbers that begin with 800, 888, 877 or 866. These numbers permit dialers to call a business in the United States or Canada without paying long-distance fees. The business that established the toll-free number pays the charges for the telephone call. Many telemarketers and large companies use toll-free numbers for their customers' convenience. Although locating the toll-free number for a business can be difficult because the numbers are not always widely published or made available in local telephone guides, there are ways to find the number through the Internet or telephone operators.
Instructions
1. Know the exact name (including the spelling) of the company or business you wish to contact. Most directories are listed under the business name; however, knowing the city where the business is located can expedite locating the toll-free number.
2. Call the toll-free directory assistance operator at 800-555-1212. This telephone number is the official directory for toll-free telephone numbers. The operator will ask the name of the listing and will give the telephone number, if available.
3. Use an online toll-free directory such as Gethuman, Go Toll Free or National Toll-Free Directory (see Resources). These directories permit you to conduct an online search by name for the toll-free number. Gethuman covers numbers in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
4. Visit the website of a company. Many businesses maintain a website and post their contact details on the site. Navigate to the website and look up the telephone number in the "Contact Us" tab.
5. Call directory assistance from a cellular phone or dial 4-1-1 from a land-line telephone. Directory assistance can provide some toll-free numbers. Give the name and location of the business to expedite service.
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