Is it possible to have a toll free 1-800 number that can be dialed anywhere in the world?

Question

I'm with a company and they put me in charge of finding a provider that can give us a toll-free number that can be dialed from anywhere in the world. I've tried all major phone companies and several smaller ones but they say the only way they can is to set up numbers specific to each country. Is there any way at all I can have a toll-free number that can be dialed anywhere? Or is this just not possible? Any answers/suggestions are appreciated...

Answer 1

It is not possible, as the dialing Carrier is responsible for resolving the 800 number to a specific line in the US and this requires access to the US 800 numbers data base.

Each country has it's own method of allowing its people to dial a US based 800 number. In some you can dial the US number but the local carrier will tell the caller that it is a paid call and not a toll free call.

P.S For lowest cost Toll Free numbers in the US check http://www.phone.com plus you get all kind of goodies to manage the incoming calls and direct them with very high flexibility to any where including outside the US.

Answer 2

no...!!! 1 800 are only toll free in the USA....but you could get a skype/out number!!