toll-free number

Complimentary calling line

A toll-free number is a telephone number that can be called without charge to the caller—the recipient pays instead.

In the United States, these numbers typically begin with 800, 888, 877, or similar prefixes.

Businesses use them for customer service lines: Call our toll-free number for support.

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