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800 toll free conference call services, including pay-as-you-go and pre-paid discount plans, for corporations, businesses and non-profit organizations.

Phone Conference Call Services for Every Need and Budget

Submitted by xpedite on Thu, 2010-12-30 21:56
If you are looking for a high quality phone conference call service that will help you save money and improve communications at the same time, we have several plans available:

Flat / Fixed Rate Conferencing offers you unlimited 24 hour access.  You can talk as along as you want, anytime you want, and you only pay one flat fee per month.  No long term contract and no set up fee.

Pay As You Go Conference Calling is just that -- you only pay for what you use, no more and no less.  We offer both toll free and non-toll free service and are proud to offer some of the lowest rates in the industry.  Reliable and available on demand -- no reservations necessary.

Toll Free Supersaver is perfect for larger users who have a good idea of how many conference minutes they use every month.  You get a discounted rate and the plan is structured like a typical cell phone where you buy a certain number of minutes every month.  Again, no long term contract and you can adjust it every month as your plans change.

Operator Managed Conference Calls provide the highest level of professionalism.  We can call out to your conference participants and place them into the conference for you.  We can also offer you professional Q&A services and other moderator functions to enable you to focus on your message.

Local Meet Me Conference Call Service is brand new!  This new service offers local number access in over 84 United States cities -- perfect for churches, local organizations and other firms that need a conference bridge for local callers.  Give us a call at 877-254-2424 and we'll tell you all about it.  The per-minute rates are also exceptionally low!


Conference Service: Telephone Conference Call Service Rates and Plans

Submitted by lees on Sun, 2011-08-14 10:01

 

Conference service over the telephone, also known as audio teleconferencing, can be easily obtained with a variety of rates and plans, serving a wide range of business and non-profit needs and budgets.
 
Using a professional conference service is not only more convenient, but it is far less costly than attempting to install special conferencing hardware and software.  When you outsource your conference service, you avoid any set-up, maintenace and overhead costs and, in addition, you are able to begin conferencing immedately.  95% of all conferencing is outsourced in the United States because the service is convenient and inexpensive.
 
There are several conference service plans to choose from.  Here is a quick review and rundown of the most popular conference services.  For more details you can click on the links below, or you can find the various services on the left hand sidebar or top of the page navigation links.
 
Pay Per Use Conference Service:  This is also known as "pay as you go" conferencing, and provides you 24/7 access.  There is no need to make reservations.  Once you get your call-in number and passcodes, you can use it anytime.  Your credit card is charged only after you use the service.  There is no monthly minimum, so if you don't use it, there is no charge.  A perfect conference solution for occasional users.
 
Per Minute Conference Service:  90% of the conferencing in the United States is done on a per-minute basis.  Minutes are calculated by the number of callers times the number of minutes (i.e. 10 callers on the conference for 10 minutes = 100 minutes.)  You are charged after the call and are only billed for the time you use, no more or less.  You have your choice of a toll free dial number, or a regular long distance number (slightly cheaper.)  
 
Supersaver 800 Conference Service: (pre-paid bundled):  This discounted service, with a toll free dial in number, provides discounted rates and is modeled after your cell phone plan.  You pre-pay for a certain number of minutes each month.  This is a very popular service for businesses and organizations that have predictable usage and know how many conference minutes they generally use every month.  There is no long term contract, and this service goes month to month.  So, if you wanted to purchase a large number of discounted minutes one month, and not the next, that can be easily arranged.
 
Local Number Call-In Conference Service:  This is a per-minute conference service, but rather than dialing a toll free or long distance number to access the conference, you call a local number in your area.  (We have over 100 local numbers in the U.S. and Canada.)  Not only is this service less expensive than dialing a toll free number, but it also provides a tremendous convenience for callers to use a local number.  Very popular, particularly if the callers are centralized near a large city.  Also, you can get local numbers in several large cities and have everyone in the same conference.
 
Operator Conference Call Service:  Full service conference, including professional operators who call out to each of your parties and place them in the conference.  You can also have an operator on the conference itself to manage Question & Answer sessions or coordinate the muting and lecture modes.  This is the preferred choice for legal and deposition conference calls, or investor relation calls or high-profile or important calls where you are looking to provide top level service.  An ideal solution for landing that big contract.
 
Flat/FIxed Rate Conference Service (pre-paid unlimited use):  Fixed Rate conferencing is ideal for heavy users because you get unlimited usage.  You can conference anytime you want, for as long as you want.  Everyone dials a long distance access number (we have a New York City 212 access number and others in the Mid-West) to get into the conference call.
 
Video Conference Service:  As technology advances, costs for video conferencing have come down substantially.  In fact, the expensive conference rooms with large video screens and television cameras are a thing of the past.  The operative words are "desktop conferencing" where you and your participants use small webcams (cost about $25-50) and can view each other in high quality transmissions.  There are some free services like Yahoo and Skype that offer video conferencing for one-on-one exchanges.  However, for larger calls you'll need an outsourced video conference service.  This also gives you features that will share powerpoint presentations, slide shows, documents, and participants can also see your desktop, so they can follow again and see whatever is on your computer screen.
 

Toll Free Conference Calling Service: 800 Highest Quality, Best Value

Submitted by lees on Thu, 2011-07-21 18:44

 

Toll free conference calling services are our speciality and we are proud to provide the highest quality and best value in the conference calling industry.
 
Toll free conferencing comes in two formats so you have the advantage of choosing the best program for your particular needs.
 
Toll Free  800 Pay-As-You-Go Conference Calling is our most popular service and enables you have a conference call anytime, with any number of people you want.  Your credit card is charged after you make your call and you are sent a receipt.  You can also get an emailed summary of the call immediately after it concludes, listing the number of people participating, how long each stayed on the call, all identified by their caller ID numbers.
 
There are two big features that make this toll free service so attractive.  First, you only pay for what you use after you use it.  So if a day, week or month, goes by and you have not used your conference service, there is no charge.  It's a perfect conference call solution for intermittent or periodic conference users.  Second, all your calllers have the convenience of dialing a toll free number (which looks more professional) and are covered in the United States and Canada.  (We also have international toll free numbers that can ring into the same conference.  If you are interested in see the international rates, click here.)
 
Supersaver Toll Free Conferencing provides you discounted pre-paid toll free minutes.  It works just like your mobile phone plan -- you pre-pay for a set number of minutes every month.  Quite simply, if you can get a ballpark amount on the number of conferencing minutes you use every month -- take an average -- and then choose the monthy plan that comes closest to the number, you'll end up way ahead.  (Minutes are not rolled over to the next month, so it's best to underestimate.  If you happen to go over your allotted minutes, you are billed the normal per minute rate for the toll free pay as you go service, so you have absolutely nothing to lose.
 
There are two big advantages with the Supersaver conferencing service.  First, you receive a substantial discount -- nearly 50% off -- when you prepay.  Second, you can budget and predict with better accuracy what your conferencing expense will be each month.  You always pay the same monthly fee, whether you use the minutes or not, so budgeting becomes much easier and you are not whipsawed from low expenses one month and high the next.
 
For both plans, you will received an 888, 877 or 866 toll free number for your conference bridge.  (Actual 800 numbers were spoken for a long time ago.)  In addition, you'll get two passcodes -- one for you as the host, and another for your guests.  The passcodes always stay the same until you want to change them which can be done easily by a simple call to our Customer Service department which provides instant live help, without any recordings or phone trees you have to navigate.  When was the last time you called any customer service department and had a live person answer the phone?
 
Conferencing is on the upswing because it saves time and money.  Most business can be conducted easily and convenient over the phone and the need to have time-consuming physical meetings is in the past.  If you are looking to add conferencing to your business or organizational culture, there has never been a better time to get started.  Conference rates are the lowest they have been in years and you'll also see a dramatic reduction in travel and meeting expenses as well.  Check out our toll free conferencing services above or give us a call anytime to discuss your needs so we can help you choose the best toll free conferencing plan for you.
 

800 Conference Calling Service: Toll Free Conference Access

Submitted by lees on Fri, 2011-07-01 12:02

 

800 conference calls give you and your conference guests toll free access to teleconferences in the United States and Canada.  You can also get toll free service for conference participants in other countries as well.  Conference service can be provided on a pay as you go basis or for a fixed montly rate, depending on your conferencing needs and usage.  We can help you pick the right conference plan.
 
There are a couple of different 800 conference calling plans available.  Here is a very brief review of both:
 
Flat Rate 800 conference service is modeled after the way cell phone companies bill their customers.  You prepay for a set number of discounted minutes per month (less than 4 cents per minute, per person.)  This is an ideal solution if you have good idea of how many minutes you will need every month and have a consistent need for conferencing.  It's also perfect for moderate to heavy conference users.  For those companies and organizations that are looking for a predictable conference cost for budgeting purposes, this is the way to go.  We call this our "Supersaver Toll Free" plan and it is very popular with accounting and finance departments who like value of knowing what their conferencing expenditures will be every month and into the future.  If you go over your allocated minutes, you are simply billed the standard rate for the additional minutes you use.  You can get more information about the Flat Rate 800 service here:  http://24conference.com/800conferencecall
 
Pay As You Go 800 conference service is just that -- you only pay for the minutes you use, when you use them.  And you are only charged after you use the service, not before.  There is no set up fee, no monthly minimum and you can stop using the service at any time because there are no long term contracts.  This is the best conferencing service to use if you only need conferencing now and then, with no consistent pattern of usage.  You can get more helpful information about the Pay As You Go 800 conference service here:  http://24conference.com/payasyougoconference
 
Setting up an account can be done in a matter of minutes and their no cost to obtain your toll free conference number and passcodes.  There are no reservations, so you can conference whenever you want, for as long as you want.  Moreover, your passcodes stay the same so you can use them over and over again.  (You can change your passcodes anytime by calling Customer Service.)
 
Overall, 800 conference service provides your associates and clients with the convenience of dialing a toll free number while at the same time avoiding long distance costs they would otherwise accrue.  It's the professoinal way to offer audio conferencing, particularly with prospects or customers who will enjoy toll free access.  They will appreciate it and so will you!  There's no better, faster, or cheaper way to collaborate than by a simple teleconference that connects all the players instantly and conveniently.
 

Toll Free Conference Call Service Company: U.S. & Canadian Access

Submitted by lees on Wed, 2011-06-22 14:58

 

Toll free conference bridge services are readily available and can save businesses and organizations a substantial amount of money because there is no need to buy expensive conference hardware or software. In fact, most conference vendors do not charge a start up fee, and you can use the service on a pay-as-you-go basis. You can get set up in a manner of minutes to begin using toll free conferencing.
 
There are two types of toll free conferencing services:
 
1)  Pay-As-You-Go Toll Free Conferencing:  You are charged after your conference call  service for the exact number of minutes you use.  The rate is 7.9 cents per minute, per person.  So, 10 people on the phone conference for 10 minutes would equal 100 minutes or $7.90.  This a good solution if your conference usage is sporadic or spikes.  You don't want to pay for conferencing services you may not use.
 
This option includes all incoming conference calls from the United States and Canada.  Depending on the set-up, you would be charged on a credit card, and sent a receipt.
 
The advantages of this option include only paying for what you use -- no more or less. And if there are some months you are not conferencing at all, there is no cost. That's why this option is ideal for the occasional or casual user.
 
2)  Supersaver Toll Free (modeled after cell phone plans where you pre-pay for a certain number of discounted minutes):  Here you get a discounted "bucket of minutes" every month.  For example, 1200 minutes for $59, which equates to a little less than 4 cents per minute, per user.  This is ideal if you have a good idea of how many minutes you each other.
 
This conference plan is very similar to how cell phone plans operate, when you buy a certain amount of minutes each month and pay for them whether you use them or not. Some refer to this as a "bucket plan" since you get a bucket of minutes.
 
This option is ideal if you are regular user and have a general idea of how many conference minutes per month you will use. When you break down the per minute pricing, this option is much less expensive than the pay-as-you-go per minute plans. Even if you overestimate the number of minutes you will use, you can still save money. But then again, you will be billed for the bucket of minutes you buy, whether you use them or not.
 
Overall, you should remember that there is no such thing as "free toll free conferencing." Every vendor in the conference business charges for toll free service. Businesses and organizations enjoy toll free conferencing services because it provides customers, prospects and associates a convenient way to collaborate without the cost of dialing a long distance number. It may be more expensive than regular toll conferencing, but offering conference participants a toll free number provides a level of professionalism and shows everyone that you take your conference meetings seriously and that the discussions are important to you.
 
Toll free conference bridge services will continue to increase in popularity in the future because of how much time and money they save the participants. What would normally take an afternoon in getting everyone together can be accomplished in just a few minutes by meeting on the phone, rather than in person.
 
You can get more valuable information about 800 toll free conferencing options by calling us at 877-254-2424 and having one of our friendly associates help you choose the best option for your situation.
 

Best Conference Call Service: Phone Conference Checklist

Submitted by lees on Sun, 2011-05-15 14:41

If you are looking for the best conference call service, your best bet is to use a checklist of the requirements and criteria you want to use to narrow down your search.

 
Of course, we proudly think we're the best conference service out there, and if you are reading this, then Google, Bing and Yahoo might think we're worthy of your consideration as well, since that's probably how you found us.
 
Here is a quick checklist of the Top 10 questions you might want to ask when looking for a phone conference call service:
 
1)  Does a live person answer the phone when you call them?
2)  Does it offer live on-demand customer service?
3)  Does it offer customer testimonials on its website?
4)  Does the conference service provide for both toll free and non-toll free options?
5)  Does it provide for pay-as-you-go plans, as well as fixed and flat rate services?
6)  Does it offer local access numbers in major cities?
7)  Does it provide for live operator managed conferences for important meetings?
8)  Does it offer free recording capabilities?
9)  Does it offer high security with 7-digit passcodes?
10)  Does it offer you a video conference service?
 
There are other questions you need ask, but those are the Top 10.  There are free conference services, and if the calls aren't important to you, that would be your best option since you can't beat the price.  However, if you are in business or a non-profit organization, you'll want a more reliable service that allows all the callers to get through without being blocked.  (Some of the carriers block calls into the free services.)
 
We answer YES to all of the above questions, and we're ready to serve you and set you up with the best and most affordable plan that meets your particular needs.  Give us a call today at 877-254-2424 or browse the website to see our offerings.  We think you'll be very pleased.  You can spend several hours searching the Internet for the "best deal" and won't find anything better than what you're looking at right now.
 

Conference Call Service Providers Reviews

Submitted by lees on Fri, 2011-05-06 10:05

The best phone conferencing companies and services are easy to find, though there is no third-party or impartial judge who is going to give you a list of the best phone conferencing services.  And, if you allow us brag a little, we are proud to say that we stand with the best because of high quality technology, responsive customer service and very competitive rates.

 
The best conferencing services should all meet this criteria:
 
1)  They are established and have been in business many years.  (We've had the same phone number for 35 years.)
 
2)  They have a solid client base and their customers refer other customers.  (See our testimonials on our homepage.)
 
3)  They have live people who answer the phone and response to you quickly.  (No automated phone trees here.  Live humans actually pick up the phone and say hello.  And we're Americans!)
 
4)  They have the latest technology and have the capacity to handle the traffic in a reliable and dependable way.  They also offer a number of different services to meet budgets and needs.   (Our technology is the best in the business and we offer everything from flat rate conferencing, pay as you go per minute conferencing, local access and operator assisted conferencing, and more.)
 
5)  They have competitive and fair rates.  (We have some of the best conferencing rates in the business.  In fact, we constantly hear from companies who tell us we've been able to cut their traditional conferencing expenses in half.)
 
Yes, choosing a "best conferencing company" may be totally subjective, and each conference service will tell you they're the best.  But if you hold your standards high, you'll be able to sort through the cloud of promotional noise and get hooked up with a conference company that can serve your particular needs very well.  Check out our conferencing services at the top of the page, or give us a call at 877-254-2424 and we'll be happy to prove ourselves.
 
We look forward to hearing from you!

How Do I Set Up and Organize a Conference Call?

Submitted by lees on Fri, 2011-05-06 10:00

Setting up a conference call is easy.  If you are a business or non-profit, chances are you won't want to use your 3-way calling capabilities for important phone calls because there may be too many people "daisy-chaining" into the call which will degrade the quality of the conference.

 
To have a quality conference call, and to make it as easy as possible for all your participants, you'll want to access a professional conference call bridge.  Using a professional conference call bridge is fast and convenient, and don't worry, you won't have to buy any expensive equipment to do it.
 
We can set up a conference call account for you in minutes and get your own passcodes to enter.  So, everyone just dials the conference call-in number and enters their passcodes and that's it!  You are having a conference call.  You'll get two passcodes -- one for the leader or host and another for the guests or participants.
 
When you order your conference service, you'll have plenty to choose from.  For example:
 
1) You can choose a toll free service that enables everyone to dial a toll free number to access the conference bridge.
 
2) You can opt to have a non-toll free service, either on a pay-as-you-go basis or unlimited flat rate.
 
3) You can get a local access number conference service that provides you a local number (84 cities) to call into.
 
4) For your top level and important calls, you can have "operator managed conference call."  Our operators will call each of your participants and place them into the conference.  Your guests don't have to do anything, except answer the phone.
 
When using a conference call service like ours, your primary responsibility is to let each of your parties know when the conference call is scheduled.  Frankly, getting people to remember when to call in will be your greatest challenge since most people are forgetful.  It's best to send your participants a few email reminders so they can have their phone or computer alarm go off just prior to your conference call.  That way, you will increase your chances of having folks remember to dial in.

The Best Phone Conferencing Companies and Services

Submitted by lees on Wed, 2011-05-04 15:32

The best phone conferencing companies and services are easy to find, though there is no third-party or impartial judge who is going to give you a list of the best phone conferencing services.  And, if you allow us brag a little, we are proud to say that we stand with the best because of high quality technology, responsive customer service and very competitive rates.

The best conferencing services should all meet this criteria:

1)  They are established and have been in business many years.  (We've had the same phone number for 35 years.)

2)  They have a solid client base and their customers refer other customers.  (See our testimonials on our homepage.)

3)  They have live people who answer the phone and response to you quickly.  (No automated phone trees here.  Live humans actually pick up the phone and say hello.  And we're Americans!)

4)  They have the latest technology and have the capacity to handle the traffic in a reliable and dependable way.  They also offer a number of different services to meet budgets and needs.   (Our technology is the best in the business and we offer everything from flat rate conferencing, pay as you go per minute conferencing, local access, toll free and operator assisted conferencing, and more.  See the links on the top of the page.)

5)  They have competitive and fair rates.  (We have some of the conferencing best rates in the business.  In fact, we constantly hear from companies who tell us we've been able to cut their traditional conferencing expenses in half.)

 

Yes, choosing a "best conferencing company" may be totally subjective, and each conference service will tell you they're the best.  But if you hold your standards high, you'll be able to sort through the cloud of promotional noise and get hooked up with a conference company that can serve your particular needs very well.

 

We look forward to hearing from you!

 

Articles from 24Conference.com Help Consumers

Submitted by xpedite on Mon, 2010-08-02 12:16
In our never ending pursuit to help you get the information you need to make information decisions and to better understand the communication services we offer, we have recently published the following articles at EzineArticles.com -- a widely read source for information about any number of topics.  Here are some articles we think you may be interested in: