What is an 800 Number?

The 800 service is also known as the centralized call service or toll-free service. It is a service number established by an enterprise to contact customers and promote the corporate image. When a user handles the 800 service, the communication operator assigns the 800 service number. When the number is 800, the call specified by the called user at the time of application can be connected, the calling user is exempted from communication fees, and the called user pays in a centralized manner. That is, the user who handles the "800" service is responsible for paying the telephone fee for entering the user's "800" number. Since the access number of this service is "800", it is abbreviated as "800". At the same time, this service is free for calling users, so it is also called "toll free service".

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800 business is a special line or hotline for customers (units or individuals) to set up for business operations, information consulting services, production and sales after-sales service, supervision and application business, etc., for the use of a large user base, and dial 800 Free phone service. When using the 800 service, both local and long-distance users need only dial a specific 800 service number, without having to dial the long-distance area code and telephone number, which is very convenient.

1. 800 can only be dialed by fixed phone, 400 phone adds mobile dialing function, expands 670 million mobile phone users, and expands the scope of application across the country

2. 400 calls cost 50% less than 800, 800 is 0.7-0.85 yuan / minute, 400 is 0.25 yuan / minute,

3. The nationwide network is fast and can be transferred by region. Only one number is used in the country, which avoids many inconveniences caused by changing business telephones.

4. The procedures are simple and quick. 800 needs to go to the business hall in person, and the procedures are cumbersome and it takes a long time to open. For 400 phones, as long as the business license and the operator's certificate are provided, they can be accepted online without leaving the house.

5. 800 calls are paid calls, that is, you call and others pay; 400 calls are free long distance calls. For example, if you are in Shanghai and want to call a 400 company in Beijing, you only need to pay for local calls in Shanghai. Fees, and long-distance fees are paid by the company. In simple terms, 800 is a free call and 400 is a reduced fee.

But this is limited to China Telecom (South)

1. Provide the receptionist with three 800 numbers selected by your company.

2. Waiting for the reply from Telecom, the acceptor will contact your company: The acceptor will apply to the telecommunication company for 800 calls according to your company's requirements, and confirm whether your company's application is successful within 5 working days at the latest.

3. Commissioner's on-site acceptance: After the telecommunications company confirms that the 800 number is available, the commissioner will visit the site and collect the corresponding user information from your company.

   Your company will need to provide:

1. Fill in and submit the original "800/4008 Business Acceptance Form" (with official seal of the company);

2. Business license;

3. A copy of the enterprise organization code certificate;

4. Copy of applicant's ID card;

5. A copy of the monthly bill for the landline to which Telecom 800 phone is bound.

4. Activation number