Is 855 Toll Free? Yes, get one today
Is 855 a toll free number? Are 855 toll free numbers the same as other 800 numbers? Yes.
The only difference between 855 numbers and other 1-800 numbers are the way they look, the functionalities are all the same.
Looking for custom 855 numbers for sale? You’re at the right place – we’ve got tons of them. When you buy an 855 number from iTeleCenter, you get 50+ phone features like call forwarding, business texting, online faxing, phone extensions, and more.
✨ 855 numbers – what you need to know
Yes, 855 is a toll free number. They work the same as their counterparts – 800, 888, 877, 866, 844 and 833 numbers. The only difference is the way they look.
The 800 toll free prefix has been around for decades, and there are only a few combinations still in existence. The FCC released the 855 toll free prefix so that more businesses can use these numbers. Since their release in 2010, 855 numbers have been popular and widely used by businesses all over.
The six toll free area codes are 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 and 833
800 numbers might be recycled – they’ve been around for a long time so you may be a victim to random calls from people trying to call the individual who used the number in the past.
855 numbers are newer than 800 – easier to find unique combinations for your business in this prefix.
There’s no difference between 855 and vanity numbers other than the way they look. The functionality of these numbers is the same.
A vanity number is a series of numbers that spells out a word (1-800-JAY-SKIN) or a sequence of numbers (1-800-123-1234). 855 numbers are toll-free phone numbers that begin with the 855 prefix.
You own it 100%. Under the FCC rules, the 855 phone number legally belongs to you.
The easiest way to get an 855 toll-free number or any toll free number is through a virtual phone system provider like iTeleCenter.
With iTeleCenter, all you have to do is:
- Search and pick a toll-free number that you like from our large inventory.
- Choose a plan that suits you. No long-term commitments. Cancel anytime.
- Download our mobile apps (iOS/Android) or access iTeleCenter through any browser and have everything at your fingertips. Make and receive calls, texts, and more!
- We’ll help you configure your settings and set up your toll-free phone number to work precisely the way you want.
All the features you’ll ever need
Business texting
Send and receive text messages to your customer.
Extensions
Easily add department and employee extensions in seconds.
Call forwarding
Forward calls to any mobile phone or computer. Optionally, configure your 855 number to ring multiple devices at once.
Custom greeting
A custom greeting will answer all of your calls professionally. Give your small business a larger and more professional appearance.
Voicemail transcription
Save time and convert your voicemails to text so you can read them on your phone, laptop or tablet.
Web and mobile apps
Download our mobile and desktop apps and handle business anywhere, anytime: office, home and on the road