| Q. What are the charges for toll free numbers? A. Unlike most other long distance companies, we do not charge a monthly fee for your toll free number. You pay only for the usage on your toll free service. Q. What are the rates for toll free calls? A. To find this information click on the yellow “Toll Free” folder tab and scroll down to see the toll free rates that apply to your toll-free service. Q. What are the rates for in state toll free calls? A. To find this information click on the yellow “Toll Free” folder tab and scroll down to the name of your state. That rate will apply to in state toll free calls. Q. Do you offer toll free service from Canada, Alaska, Hawaii and other offshore locations? A. Yes. We offer inbound toll free service from the following offshore and international locations: Alaska Anguilla Antigua/Barbuda Bahamas Barbados Bermuda British Virgin Islands Canada Cayman Island Dominica Dominican Republic Grenada Guam Hawaii Jamaica Mexico Montserrat Nevis Puerto Rico St. Kitts St. Lucia St. Vincent/Grenadines Saipan Trinidad & Tobago Turks & Caicos US Virgin Islands In order to receive international and off-shore calls to your toll free number, you must activate "extended area coverage" for your toll free number. Please contact customer service at the number listed on your welcome e-mail and ask for “Extended Area Toll Free Coverage” to be activated for your toll free number. Q. What are the rates for international and off-shore toll free calls? A. To find out the rates for international and off-shore calls to your toll free number, please use the contact information at the top of your screen to contact a representative and they will be happy to provide you with this information. Alternatively, you may contact Global FiberNet customer service. Q. What is the monthly fee for having a toll free number? A. None. We offer toll free services at no extra charge – you just pay the applicable toll-free rate for any calls that come in to your toll free number. Q. What is the payphone surcharge for toll free numbers? A. There is an FCC mandated surcharge of 35¢ for any calls made to your toll free number from a payphone. This 35¢ fee is charged to compensate payphone owners for the use of their equipment. Q. Will my toll free number be listed with toll free Directory Assistance? A. Your toll free number will not be listed with any Directory Assistance service. If you do want your toll free number to be listed in Toll-Free Directory Assistance, there is an extra charge of $15.00 a month. If you want this service, there is a special form that needs to be filled out and you need to call customer service so we can arrange to get this to you and get it signed, etc. This fee is charged by the Toll-Free Directory Assistance organization and we pass it through to you if you do want that service. This would normally only be used for a business use of a toll free number. Q. Can I switch my 800 or toll-free service to your company? A. Yes, most certainly! You’ll need to fill out, sign and fax in a copy of the “Responsible Organization Change Authorization” form, which is legally required to change the carrier on toll free numbers. This form is available to you on our website, when you click on the box indicating that you want to have toll free service with us. Q. How about if I don’t have 800 service but I want to establish it with you? A. Just click in the box that indicates you want toll free service and indicate you want to establish a new toll free number. Then fill in the phone number you want the 800 number to ring on. (It will “piggy-back” onto an existing phone line). Q. Can I request a specific 800 number? A. Yes, there is a special form for this. However, it can be a lengthy process and there is no guarantee that you will get the number you prefer. If you want to try and reserve a specific toll free number, please call the number at the top of your screen or call customer service and we will send you the form. You can also e-mail customer service at. Q. What is a personal toll free number? A. A personal toll free number (also referred to as an "800 number") is a service where the person receiving the call pays for the phone call, rather than the caller. While toll free numbers have been a popular way for businesses to keep in touch with their customers for a long time, they have also become very popular in recent years for residential customers. Currently, any phone number beginning with 800, 888, 877, 866 or 855 is a toll free number. Q. Why would I need a toll free number? A. While you don't necessarily need a toll free number, it can be a good thing to have when you've got friends or family members who need to call your home. Toll free numbers are especially useful for college students or older family members on fixed incomes who need to be in touch with you. Toll free numbers are significantly cheaper than calling cards or collect calls. Q. How do I sign up for a toll free number? A. To sign up for a toll free number through the Global FiberNet website, simply check the “Toll Free Service” box under Step Two of the sign up form. A new box will appear giving you the option to transfer your existing toll free service or get a new toll free number. Q. Can I transfer an existing toll free number? A. Yes. When the toll free service box appears (as explained in the answer above) you will have an option to transfer an existing toll free number. Click for the application form to transfer an existing number. You must print out and manually fill in the transfer form, then fax it in to the number listed on the form. Due to Federal regulations, we require a written signature for the toll free number transfer. This cannot be done online. Q. Where is the form to switch my toll-free service? A. You can obtain a copy of this form here. Q. Can I transfer an existing toll free number and also get a new toll free number? A. Yes. You may choose to get a new toll free number and also transfer over existing number(s). Q. Does having a toll free number mean that I need another phone line? A. No, you do not need to have an extra phone line to use a toll free number. Your toll free number will “piggy back” onto an existing phone line. Most people have their toll free number ring to the main line at their home or business. Q. What does it mean when someone says my toll free number is portable? A. When someone says your toll free number is portable, this means that you can switch long distance companies and plans without having to get a different toll free number. You can keep your existing toll free number when you switch services. Q. My company does not currently have a toll-free number. Can I get a new toll free number? A. Yes. To sign up for a toll free number through the Global FiberNet website, simply check the “Toll Free Service” box under Step Two of the sign up form. A new box will appear giving you the option to get a new toll free number. Q. Can my company keep its current toll-free number after switching to a new long distance carrier? A. Yes, toll-free numbers are portable. This means that your company may change long distance companies without having to obtain a new toll-free number. |