Forwarded calls generally are charged by the same rate as regular calls on the service plan. However, some companies may charge twice - once for the original call, and once for the forwarding of that call.
One of the best solutions would be to use a service that only charges per call answered. One such service is Answering Service, who charge only $1 a call.
Just for the purposes of keeping this information up to date I will provide you with a link to a popular answering service website that posts their rates. www.aliveanswer.net/rates
E-mail forwarding is offered free of charge from Google and Microsoft. They allow POP3 and IMAP mail forwarding for clients using their mail service seeking to automatically forward mail from other services into the Google or Microsoft account.
Most answering services charge a monthly fee, which may include a certain number of call minutes. Additional minutes are charged at a rate that varies by service.
No, Southwest Bell does not charge for call forwarding. This is a very basic feature in this current day and age, and is included with just about every phone plan out there.
No is the simple answer. Freedom of Competition is the main reason. Offering different rates for each service, gives Customers a wide choice, based on the rate charged and the level of service offered. For more information you can go to the Zambia Customs and Forwarding Agents Association site.
Most telephone companies will give you a free number when you sign up for their service. There may be an additional charge if you need more than one number.
In the US and Canada, 711 will connect you to the Telephone Relay Service, allowing you to have a conversation with a person who is deaf or who otherwise uses a Text Telephone (also called a TDD). There is no charge for the 711 service itself; however, you will pay any applicable toll charges for the call to the destination number.
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Answering services usually charge you per minute. To keep your costs low, you should determine how many minutes of talk time your company will need, as you do not want to spend extra money on minutes that you will not use. Many answering services offer free trials, which enables you to shop around for the one that suits your needs.
If you look on your telephone bill, you will possibly see things like Federal Line Cost Charge, Federal Access Charge, or Federal Subscriber Line Charge. They are charges you pay for having a telephone that are accessed by the US government.
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