How to get an 800 number for your cell phone

You really don’t need an expensive business phone service to get a toll free number that forwards to your cell phone. With iTeleCenter, you can easily set up a 1-800 number that directs calls to your cellphone.

You don’t need to get a separate phone for your 1800 number. You can get a 1800 on your existing cell phone. Separate personal and business calls without having to juggle multiple phones. Plus, with our mobile apps (iPhone and Android), make and receive calls and texts, route calls to other numbers, set up custom greetings and more.

iTeleCenter is designed for solopreneurs and small business owners who want to run their business from their cell phone while still looking and sounding professional.

The best part? You own your business phone number. No porting fees, no contracts and no cancellation fees. If you ever want to switch providers, you can take your number with you. You bought the number, you own it.

What you need to know about getting a 1-800 number for your mobile phone

1. They’re cheap and easy to set up

Toll free 800 numbers are not only affordable but also easy to set up.

Remember – if you ever need help setting up, our team would be more than happy to hop on a call and get things set up the way you want it. With iTeleCenter, plans start as low as $19.95. You can sign up for an 1-800 number in under 5 minutes, and you can forward calls to any phone you already use—whether its your cell, home phone, office line, VoIP phone, etc.

It’s super simple to get started: Choose your 1800 number, create your account and type in the phone number where you want your calls to be forwarded. Download our free mobile app to make and receive calls and texts, manage voicemails, route calls, set up greetings and more.

2. Features that makes business easier

With iTeleCenter, your toll free number service also comes with some great phone features that make managing your business from your cell phone a BREEEZE. Here are a few features that come along with your number:

Time of day routing – With smart call forwarding, you can control where you toll free calls go based on the time of day or day of the week.

SMS text messaging – Send, receive and manage text messages directly from your smartphone or computer.

Auto reply by  text – When you’re busy or out of office, automatically reply to unanswered calls with a preset text message.

Recorded hotlines – Deliver pre-recorded service information,  product presentations, office hours and more.

Call recording – Click to record any call or enable auto-recording.

Voicemail transcription – No time to hear all your voicemail messages? Just transcribe your voicemail messages into readable messages format and read them on your smartphone, tablet or computer.

Business hours – Send your callers to a voicemail box, phone number or a different menu of options outside of your business hours.

Web and mobile apps – Work from wherever you are. Just download our mobile apps or access iTeleCenter through your browser.

3. Getting an 800 number makes you look more professional

Having a 1-800 number on your website and advertisements not only makes your business look more professional, but it also opens the door to a bunch of features that enhance your business’s credibility.

You can go with a vanity toll free number that’s catchy and easy to remember. Imagine you were a realtor and you had a number like 800-RYAN-REALTY .. how easy is it to remember? More people are likely to remember your business as well.

And if your preferred 800 number isn’t available, you can always go with other toll free prefixes like 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 and 833.

4. Finding an 800 number can be a bit of a challenge

Since true 800 numbers were introduced back in the 1960’s, most of them have already been claimed by various business. The pool of available 800 toll free numbers are small, but at iTeleCenter, we’ve got quite a few in our inventory.

If you’re finding it hard to find a number with 800 prefix, go for newer toll free prefixes like 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 and the latest 833. The next prefix 822 is expected to be released, but there’s no set date for that yet.

iTeleCenter has instant access to the FCC’s national toll free number database, so we can help you find a great vanity toll free number. If you can’t find the number you want, reach out to our support team and we will help you find the perfect number for your business.

5. You can’t simply buy an 800 number and transfer it to your cell phone service provider.

Okay, so here the thing .. If you want an 800 number on your cell phone, you can’t just buy one and transfer it through your cell phone provider. You’ll need to set up a toll free number through a 3rd part service like iTeleCenter.

iTeleCenter is a virtual phone system that works seamlessly with your existing smartphone. This way, you can easily keep your personal and business calls separate, all on the same device. You can easily forward your 800 number to your cell phone or use our free mobile app to manage your calls.

Advantages of 800 toll free numbers

Here are some advantages of using a toll free number for business,

Take your business nationwide – 1-800 toll free numbers allow businesses to reach a nationwide audience. Since there are no charges as such for customers, these number encourage people from all over the country to get in touch with you.

Super easy to remember – Toll free number are just so much easier to recall. For example, a regular number like 907-782-8342 can be hard to memorize, while an 800 number like 1-800-666-7777 sticks in the mind more easily. This can lead to better recall and a higher likelihood of customers reaching out.

Use it for marketing campaigns – Toll free numbers can be a key part of your branding strategy. Using catchy or brand specific 800 numbers in your ads can enhance brand recognition.

Customer service – Many businesses also use toll free numbers as support hotlines. Having a dedicated toll free line for customer inquiries or support boosts customer satisfaction and helps with retention, especially for small businesses.

Get an 800 number on your cell phone with iTeleCenter

If you’re looking to get an 1-800 number on your cell phone, try iTeleCenter.

You can sign up, choose a 800 number for business, and get started on your existing devices – smartphone, computer or laptop.

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