Working with Vonage toll free services, you can receive calls from clients, vendors, business colleagues and others across the United States at no charge to the caller. Vonage is a voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service that allows you to make and receive calls via a high-speed Internet connection rather than a traditional phone line.

Vonage subscribers pay a monthly flat fee for service and have the option of choosing add-on services such as Vonage toll free numbers. Vonage corporate toll free plans are a great way for you to pass savings onto business clients, customers and partners. Consider the following product features to help you determine the benefits of working with Vonage toll free services.

1. Vonage toll free numbers allow people to call you for free.

2. A Vonage corporate toll free plan allows you to do business in multiple locations.

3. Receive calls from various locations with Vonage toll free rates for business.

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Share your Vonage toll free numbers

Distributing your Vonage toll free numbers is a great way to show your customers and business contacts that you are interested in saving them money by doing business with you. They can call you without incurring any charges and you can monitor the usage because only those with whom you share your Vonage 800 numbers will have access to call you using your Vonage phone service.

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Pass along the savings with Vonage corporate toll free plans

Vonage corporate toll free plans include virtual numbers, which are similar to Vonage 800 numbers. Do you have customers and business contacts in areas other than where your business is? With virtual numbers, you can provide business colleagues and customers with a local number to call your business and you will receive the call via your primary Vonage phone line.

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Stay connected with Vonage corporate toll free plans

As a Vonage customer, you have access to an unlimited number of Vonage toll free numbers. You can receive calls from anywhere in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands and Canada anytime.

I recommend: Check out Vonage to learn how to set up your account with Vonage corporate toll free information. Learn more about the benefits of Vonage corporate plans by visiting VoIP-News.

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• •  To use Vonage toll free numbers, you must currently have or sign up for Vonage primary phone line service. Vonage phone service requires a high-speed Internet connection, a U.S. or Puerto Rico billing address, a Vonage phone adapter and a touch-tone phone.

Phone service is necessary for your small business. Adding Vonage Internet phone service allows you to keep your same phone number and add features such as call waiting, caller ID and toll free service.

Using Vonage 800 numbers for your business lets your clients contact you without spending money on a long distance call. Your business projects a more professional image without costing you a fortune on your phone bill.

Vonage works by bridging the gap between your current phone and your Internet line. You get the same perks that you have on a regular phone line, such as voice mail and call forwarding, with additions such as area code selection and long distance calls to anywhere in the United States — all at no extra charge.

Use Vonage toll free numbers to:

1. Increase brand awareness by choosing a number that is memorable.

2. Allow customers to call your business, using Vonage toll free numbers for free, no matter what part of the country they live in.

3. Save money by having both a corporate and residential toll free plan.

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Choose Vonage corporate and residential toll free plans

The company offers both, so ask a representative how to save money at home and work with Vonage. Residential toll free information concerning rates, discounts, minutes and setup is always available online.

I recommend: Consider residential plans to cover your personal life and business plans to cover your work life. Both include services like caller ID, call waiting and conference calling. Add Toll Free Plus to give your business that extra professionalism and service required to stay ahead of the competition.

Try Vonage toll-free services before you buy

Check out Vonage corporate toll free information and ask about trying the product before committing to it. Most VoIP companies will let you test the service, and see firsthand how it is different from your regular phone service.

I recommend: Ask a representative about getting Vonage 800 numbers free for one month. By accepting a free trial your business employees can decide whether the service meets all the needs a regular phone line offers for a cheaper price. Business partners may decide to try Vonage toll free services for themselves to cut overhead costs.

Find out if Vonage corporate toll free plans are right for your business

You may use Vonage toll free numbers for your home -- to keep in touch with the children or to give busy friends a way to easily get a hold of you. But using an internet phone service for your business may seem a little more risky. Consider your options carefully before dropping your current phone provider.

I recommend: Find out what you need for Vonage corporate toll free plans. Most plans require a broadband Internet connection, an address in the United States, a Vonage phone adapter and any touch-tone phone. You can use the same phones you use now by plugging them into the company's free phone adapter.

Understand the difference in Vonage 911 services

You can't use the same local 911 service with Vonage as you do with regular telephone services. This seems unsafe, but as long as you know the correct procedures, you will have no problem getting emergency assistance when you need it.

I recommend: Read the Vonage 911 information provided before signing up for the service. Register your address and information with the company when signing up -- if you dial 911, a national service center distributes the registered information to a local emergency assistance who will call you back if necessary. The downside of this service is that it will not work if your Internet is down, or if you have a power outage.

Compare Vonage toll free rates for business with other providers

Get full Vonage corporate toll free information, as well as that of other providers, to compare the rates, services and extras. Comparing -- as with any business decision -- ensures you get the best deal and get exactly what you want from your phone plan.

I recommend: Contact representatives from other VoIP networks, such as AT&T, Comcast and Qwest. These companies offer services similar to Vonage corporate toll-free plans, so be sure to ask about the differences. Read the Vonage FAQ for more information as you have questions.

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• •  Sign up for 911 services when you sign up for our Vonage corporate toll free plan. Register your information early so you won't have to worry about it when an emergency comes up.
• •  Try residential services before committing your business to Internet phone services. Use Vonage residential toll free plans to make sure you get the most from the service -- that way when you add Vonage to your business you'll be familiar with the way it works.

With monthly rates of less than $5 per month, pricing and costs of Vonage toll free services are less expensive than long distance services provided by traditional phone service providers. Vonage offers two standard small business plans ranging from under $40 to nearly $50 per month.

Vonage corporate toll free plans, which include virtual numbers and Vonage 800 numbers, are add-on features offered to Vonage phone service customers. Because the pricing and costs of Vonage toll free services would be in addition to the monthly fee for your Vonage calling plan, you should budget approximately $50 to $60 each month for Vonage corporate toll free plans. Consider the following cost factors to help you determine the actual pricing and costs of Vonage toll free services:

1. You will need to purchase hardware to use Vonage toll free services.

2. Vonage 800 numbers are for Vonage phone service customers only.

3. Vonage requires high-speed Internet connection.

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Plan for the cost of Vonage phone service hardware

To use Vonage toll free services, you will need to have Vonage phone service, which requires a Vonage phone adapter. You can purchase a new Vonage adapter with one phone router for less than $80 and a refurbished one for around $50. You may also want to compare prices on Vonage phones.

I recommend: Check out Vonage Offers to read more about the features of the company’s phone adapters. You may also visit Laptop for more information on Vonage V-Phones that you can use to make and receive calls using Vonage toll free services.

Get Vonage phone service before obtaining Vonage toll free numbers

You must have Vonage phone service to obtain access to setting up Vonage toll free corporate plans. The Vonage basic business plan includes 1,500 minutes with each additional minute charged at a rate of nearly 4 cents. Vonage's premium business plan offers unlimited calling through the United States and several other areas that provide Vonage service.

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Factor in the cost of hi-speed Internet before using Vonage 800 numbers

Because Vonage is a voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service, you will need high-speed Internet service before you can enjoy the benefits of Vonage corporate toll free plans. Hi-speed DSL or cable connection from any provider will be sufficient for you to obtain Vonage phone services.

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• •  A handy feature of Vonage corporate toll free plans is the add-on virtual number. With virtual numbers, you can provide business colleagues and customers with a local number to call your business.

Vonage toll free services can allow your company to appear local and save money at the same time. For instance, you can obtain local phone numbers, which funnel to a national toll free number. It may not seem like much, but people often feel better about a company if they're in the neighborhood. In addition, this service allows your company to offer a single contact point for your employees no matter where they are in the country. To understand this service fully, however, you'll need to know a few key terms. These terms will allow you to make the best communications purchase possible.

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Online account management

Online account management is a convenience feature of the Vonage Toll Free Plus service. It allows you to initiate an account and perform maintenance from any computer with an Internet connection.

I recommend: For more information on online account management, please consult the Vonage website.

Vonage Business Plus

Vonage Business Plus is an all-encompassing bundled communications package that includes the Vonage toll free service. For a company that has more robust communication requirements, this package may suit your needs.

I recommend: Review the features of the Vonage Business Plus plan and scroll down to examine the toll free service terms in the package.

Vonage Number for Life

The Vonage Number for Life accompanies Vonage's toll free service. The feature is exactly what you would expect: you can transfer your current number to Vonage. There are geographical restrictions, however, so you'll need to verify that your area is eligible.

I recommend: Study the Number for Life program for details on transferring your number.

Incoming minutes

On the Vonage Toll Free Plus plan, the first 100 incoming minutes each month are free. The incoming minutes on the Toll Free Plus program do not count against regular Vonage plan minutes.

I recommend: Evaluate the incoming minutes information at the Vonage Asterisk website.

Order confirmation

The order confirmation is the email notice you'll receive when you sign up for Vonage Toll Free services. Be sure to print out this order confirmation to verify the account information at a later date.

I recommend: Check out the order confirmation process at Vonage Support.

Primary phone number

The primary Vonage phone number is the main account to which multiple traditional and toll free numbers can connect. For instance, say your business offers services in several different regions, but has only one customer service center. In this case, the customer service center would have the primary Vonage phone line and all other numbers would terminate into that primary Vonage phone line.

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