Dangers of “Free Conference Call” Providers
If you operate a small business or are self employed, cutting operating costs can be a matter of survival. Under these conditions, it can be tempting to be drawn to advertisements that offer free or low cost conference calls. However, we at Conference Solutions are here to help you avoid the scams out there.
You may be wondering what the danger is. Well, these so called free or low cost providers often actually operate on Traffic Pumping arrangements made possible by the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Under this law, rural phone service providers can charge increased rates for traffic that passes through their network in order to overcome their high infrastructor costs relative to the light volume which travels over their network. In order to take advantage of this policy, many rural network owners offer rewards to companies such as these conference call providers for routing traffic over their network. What is the end result of all this? You and the other participants in your conference calls could be charged rates in the range of 50 cents per minute by their local phone service provider who is simply passing the rural networks charge to the end user.
Imagine how unhappy your employees or potential customers would be when they saw this bill! There are several other options available out there that have a significantly lower cost and are likely more reliable. We have created a hub page which covers some of the other options available, such as toll conference calling, toll free, and unlimited plans. We also offer some information on the implications of each pricing scheme on the image you project to your clients and provide a quick overview of the equipment available to improve your conference call experience. Ultimately, just as in any other aspect of your business, you need to do the appropriate research before choosing the provider and pricing scheme that fits your needs.
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