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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 Calling Without Entering Passcodes or PIN Codes

Submitted by lees on Wed, 2012-01-04 14:12

 

It's not always necessary to enter a passcode to get into a conference call.  In fact, our Direct Dial service allows you and your participants immediate access to the conference bridge without the need to enter passcodes.  Nothing can be more convenient and your conference guests don't have to remember the codes.  They just dial the number and you're in!
 
Direct Dial conferencing is billed at our everyday-low rates, plus a $30 per month fee to provide you with your own unique dial-in number.  So for example, you can get unlimited usage with our Direct Dial flat rate service for 10 lines for $29 per month.  If you want to include Drect Dial with that, the cost would be an additional $30 per month.  In summary, for $59 per month you can get a conference bridge service that will give you unlimited usage for 10 people with no passwords or passcodes required.
 
Want a toll free number for everyone?  No problem!  Our pay-as-you-go toll free rate is just 7.9 cents per minute, per person, and you can enjoy the same Direct Dial, no passcode required, service anytime 24/7.
 
Give us a call and let us help you design a program that best suits your conferencing needs.  Chances are, we can not only improve the quality of your service, but save you time and money as well.

Conference Call Service Without a Contract

Submitted by lees on Thu, 2011-11-17 14:37

 

You don't need a long term contract to obtain conference calling services.  In fact, you can get the best conferencing services on a pay-as-you-go basis, or just month to month.
 
For some strange reason we've never been able to figure out why large corporations in particular prefer to have contracts with their vendors.  They say one reason is to lock in prices and to avoid increases.  Another reason is to hold the vendor's feet to the fire when it comes to service standards.
 
However, there is another whole side to the equation.  Vendors love contracts because it locks out the competition and provides the vendors the ability to forecast revenue.
 
Overall, contracts benefit the vendors much more than they will ever benefit you, the customer.  Fact is, rates usuallly go down during the term of normal contract and customers are locking themselves into higher rates, not lower rates.  And if you have to get an agreement to receive expected levels of service from a vendor, you may want to think about getting a new vendor.  Suppliers who strive for excellence don't have to be held accountable.  Rather, they take pride in exceeding their customers' expectations.  They underpromise and overdeliver.
 
There are government agencies that prefer annual contracts because it is something they can budget for and can pay once.  Our unlimited usage flat rate conferencing plans are an ideal way to achieve that objective without worrying about sporadic conference call usage.  Since there is no timing of conference calls, and users can talk and use the system as much as they like, this is very condusive to an annual contract.
 
However, annual contracts are more the exception than rule.  Yes, they can be easily achieved, but are far from necessary.  If you are looking for a conference service without tying yourself into a long term contract, give us a call, or take a look at each of our services across the top of the page and let us know how we can best accommodate your conferencing needs.  We stand ready to custom make a program that serves your needs and budget.  
 

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.
 

Houston Conference Call Service Provider and Number

Submitted by lees on Wed, 2011-06-08 09:04

 

Our conference call service provides Houston callers with a local access number:  713-550-1617.  Now your colleagues and clients can call into the conference bridge without the need or expense of dialing a toll free or long distance number.
 
Houston teleconferencers can enjoy the convenience of local access while providing participants a professoinal level of service with the highest quality conference technology on the market today.  You can even tell your Houston associates, prospects or clients that you have "your own" conference bridge -- because, in effect, your account gives you access rights defined by your exclusive passcodes.  So, just like a timeshare, you can have your own Houston conference service.
 
However, unlike a timeshare, there are NO upfront costs or set up fees.  You can get access to the Houston bridge for free, and then, you are only billed for what you use, when you use it.  It is a pay-as-you-go conference service for the very low rate of 2.9 cents per minute, per person -- far less than you would normally pay for phone conferencing.
 
Moreover, there are no long term commitments or contracts or complicated terms of service.  In fact, if you stop using the service, you never hear from us again.  Nothing has ever been more convenient or "customer friendly" and you also have complete access to real customer service representatives -- yes, live people who answer the phone and can help you immediately.
 
Telephone conferencing has become a staple in business and non-profits who are looking to shave meeting and travel costs.  And it's evolving and getting better all the time.  That's why if you are looking for the best Houston phone conferencing service -- a reliable and cheap conferencing solution -- we can help you get started today.
 
You learn more about this service on our Local Access conferencing page here:

Cost of Conference Calls: How Rates and Plans Differ

Submitted by lees on Wed, 2011-05-25 14:53

The cost of conference call services can vary dramatically depending on the kind of service you use.  There are a number of different services available ranging from the top-of-the-line operator managed calls to flat and fixed rate conferencing.  That's why it is important to determine what plan works best for you.  If you look at the top of this webpage, you'll see several different conference services and each of those pages will display the rates for that service.

However, the information just below can give you a starting point when it comes to choosing a phone conference call service:

IF you do a lot of conferencing and it is not important for you to have a toll-free dial in number then your best conferencing bet is to use Flat and Fixed Rate Conferencing.  This will give you unlimited conference calls for one low flat monthly rate -- as low as $15 a month.  You can talk as much as you want, anytime you want.

IF having a toll-free access number to your conference is important because you will be using it for prospects or customers or external associates, then you are best advised to use the Toll Free Pay As You Go Service.  The cost of this is 7.9 cents per min./per person and you are only billed for what you use, when you use it.  It provides the convenience of a toll free number 

IF you are an occasional user and a toll-free access number is not important to you, then you should get the Non-Toll Free Pay As You Go conference option.  Everyone on your call will dial a non-toll free number (just a regular long distance number) to get into the conference.  This is very popular since most everyone has free long distance on their cell phone, or residential phone.  (And most work places have free long distance bundled with their local service as well.)  So, there is no reason to pay more for a toll free numbers if a regular non-toll free number can work as well.

IF are in a large city and most of your conferencing is done with people in the same city, or another large city, you should consider a conference call plan that enables you to dial a local number.  For example, your people in New York City could dial a New York City conference number, and your people in Los Angeles could dial an LA number, and everyone would end up in the same conference.  This is a very convenient and cost effective way to connect with people -- much less expensive than using a toll free numbers. It's called Local Access Conference Calling.

IF you have a conference call coming up that is critically important and/or you are using it for a legal deposition or law firm, you may want to get an Operator Managed service that provides the highest of quality and convenience.  You and your colleagues don't have to call in -- in fact, we call you.  Our trained professionals will call each person on your list and place them into the conference call at the appointed time.  Our operators can also introduce each person as they are placed in the conference. Again, this is for high-level and high profile conference calls where you need the best service available in the conference world.

That is a quick review and summary of conference services and why the conference rates and prices may vary widely.  The key is to find the best service that meets your particular needs.  We are always available online or on the phone to help you with your options to insure that you are getting the right service at the right price.  Give us a call at 877-254-2424 and let's get you set up for your first conference call today.

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.
 

How to Place a Conference Call: Best Service and Practices

Submitted by lees on Sat, 2011-05-14 11:00

"How do I place a conference call?" is one of the most common questions we get.  When you look at the number of different options and services available, it can get to be quite daunting.  However, we strive to make things simple and easy for you.

 
Answer these quick questions and you should be able to find out quickly what is best for you:
 
1)  Do you want people to call a toll free number?  Or if it doesn't matter, would having folks dial into a regular long distance number work as well?  If you want a toll free number, then you can get yourself set up with a toll free conference service.  Toll free conferencing is a little more expensive than just have a regular number that people can call, because you are, in effect, paying for their long distance charges.
 
2)  Do you have conference calls all the time?  Or do you have them periodically?  If you have conference calls all the time, you definitely want a flat rate service that gives you unlimited usage for one low fixed rate per month.  On the other hand, if you have calls occasionally you are better off with the pay-as-you-go per minute plans where you are only charged for what you use, when you use it.  Pay as you go conferencing can be either toll free or non-toll free.
 
3)  Do you want to host a critically important, high-level conference call?  If so, your best bet is to have a professionally managed operator assisted call.  Operators will call out to each party and place, and introduce, each guest into the conference.  
 
4)  Do you want a local number to call into your conferences?  We have, for example, local access numbers in over 80 cities in the U.S. and Canada.  The service is very inexpensive and you are charged on a pay as you go basis.
 
Hopefully, we have what you are looking for.  If you're interested in discussing your particular needs, give us a call at 877-254-2424 and we can outline all your options and help you choose the best conferencing plan that fits your requirements and usage.  We can even give you a free trial week.
 

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!

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!