International Toll Free Numbers
Vs
UIFN (Universal Toll Free Numbers)
Round 1
How many countries can you support?
It’s an early blow for UIFN as International Toll Free Numbers can support over 140 countries.
Round 2
Who has the best coverage per number?
UIFN fights back as one number can be supported in multiple countries
Round 3
What number is easier to set up?
Toll Free comes in with a set of blowing body shots…..as it is typically the easier number to set up.
Round 4
What is the most cost-effective solution?
A few jabs from the Toll Free number corner as individual numbers are normally cheaper to set up.
Round 5
Are you sure this is most cost-effective solution?
Hang on UIFN fights back…..that very much depends on the requirements as Toll Free numbers require a number per country where a UIFN can cover multiple countries. Always get a comparison from your provider for your required solution.
Round 6
Can I choose my number?
It’s hard to say who won this round, UIFN does have options where you may be able to choose a unique number, whereas many carriers have an inventory available that you can choose from for Toll Free.
Round 7
What number is most customer friendly?
Both numbers fighting hard for this one……..Toll free supports more countries with usually better accessibility but UIFN is just one number so easier for your customers to remember. That was no one’s round!
Round 8
Where can my number call forward to?
Is this match turning into a stalemate. It’s another equal round as both number types should be able to support various termination options.
Round 9
What number type provides the best in-country access?
Here we go….a good left hook from Toll Free as left UIFN rocking. As a general rule Toll Free Numbers support better in-country access, so can be assessed from most landlines and mobiles….always check with your provider for full accessibility restrictions on any number types you want to implement.
Round 10
Are these numbers better than local access numbers?
Now thats for another fight -TBC……BTW even round there
Round 11
I don’t really want to publish lots of numbers?
Wow….an awesome upper cut from UIFN is this the winning punch!! You only need to publish one number to support multiple countries BUT hang on Toll Free fights back this is limited to only 40 countries though. That was close.
Round 12 – Final Round
So, what is the best number type for your business?
Both number types are tired now and just going toe to toe with some laboured punches…..the final bell looms….Ding Ding!
Result
Well after a hard-fought fight it is very hard for our experts to choose a winner. So, we won’t…
You choose the winner dependant on what number type is best for your business.
We can help you by providing lots of information so you can narrow down your decision. Remember there are many different carriers and providers so always ensure you have all the facts before implementing numbers.
Have look at some of our Expert FAQ’s – UIFN – Toll Free Numbers
Or look around our website for loads of useful info
We noted that the following Wikipedia page had some great info on number formats by country…. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_conventions_for_writing_telephone_numbers
