Whats a callback number?

Question

like. when i call certain people, they ask me if i ever wanna leave a callback. what does that mean?

Answer 1

When you leave a message it is the phone number that you want the contact to return a call to you, your phone#, cell, parent's #...

Answer 2

TO LEAVE A TELEPHONE NUMBER WHERE YOU CAN BE REACHED AT A FUTURE TIME. JUST LEAVE THE NUMBER WHERE THEY SHOULD CALL YOU back.

Answer 3

A callback in this sense is a method of making low-cost international calls via a third country, usually the United States, where call charges are considerably lower.

In order to use a callback service, a subscriber is allocated a unique number in, for example, the US, which must first be dialled in order to trigger a return call. This is known (in the US) as a Direct Inbound Dialing (DID) number, or in the UK as a Direct Dial-In (DDI) number. Where Caller ID is available, it may be possible to use the same DID number for many different subscribers, as the callback system will be able to recognise each subscriber's registered number.

On hearing a ringing tone, the subscriber simply hangs up and awaits the callback. On receiving this, usually within a few seconds, the customer picks up the phone and dials the required number. This may mean dialling in the North American format, as most callback services are US-based, and callers are effectively calling from the US. For example, a number in Manhattan would be dialled with the trunk code, area code and subscriber's number!

Answer 4

you should leave a phone number where they can call you back when they get your message.  When they get you message they will call you back at the number you gave them.