{"id":4849,"date":"2017-04-12T15:48:11","date_gmt":"2017-04-12T21:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meetingone.eu\/eu-nl\/?p=4849"},"modified":"2018-12-05T14:23:46","modified_gmt":"2018-12-05T21:23:46","slug":"understanding-public-toll-free-dedicated-toll-free-conference-calling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meetingone.com\/eu-nl\/blog\/understanding-public-toll-free-dedicated-toll-free-conference-calling\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Public Toll Free & Dedicated Toll Free Conference Calling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many factors impact the success of a conference call.<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Participant etiquette<\/a>, management tools<\/a>, pace of the presentation, and so on.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What’s often overlooked is how important the connection is. \u00a0The first thing any business needs to get sorted is whether to use Public\u00a0Toll Free or Dedicated\u00a0Toll Free conference calling services.\"toll<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

But they’re both toll-free? \u00a0Is there any real difference?<\/em> \u00a0Absolutely.<\/span><\/strong> \u00a0Deciding between public\u00a0toll free and dedicated\u00a0toll free conference calling is critical for each and every business’s use case.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, we’re here to help you understand the differences between public\u00a0toll free and dedicated\u00a0toll free conference calling. \u00a0Get the details \u00a0below!<\/p>\n

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Toll Free vs. Toll Free<\/span><\/h2>\n

How do public toll free and dedicated toll free conference calling services truly differ? \u00a0There are several important factors. \u00a0To highlight them, it seems best to discuss each option in some detail. \u00a0Let’s start with public toll free.<\/p>\n

Public Toll Free Conference Calling<\/span><\/h3>\n

The name says it all. \u00a0Public<\/em> toll free conference calling hinges upon one major factor: all calls are made across shared, public networks.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

There are three important factors you need to know about public toll free:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

#1.<\/strong> Connections are temporary.<\/span><\/p>\n

#2.<\/strong> Hosts and participants must dial-in by a main conference number (an 800, 888, 866, etc., number), and often they required to use a PIN<\/span> to enter.<\/p>\n

#3.<\/strong> The use of shared networks<\/span> reduces the pay-per-use (PPU) cost for calls. \u00a0(These costs are figured by the minute: “cost-per-minute.”)<\/p>\n

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Quickly, I just want to touch on the first point in a bit more detail. \u00a0Shared networks<\/strong><\/span> only allow for temporary connections. \u00a0The lines used to facilitate calls are open to any organization making conference calls. \u00a0So there are thousands of “conference rooms” out. \u00a0Consequently, dialing-in is a must, so a caller is “switched” (moved) into the right virtual room.<\/p>\n

Why mention this?<\/strong> \u00a0Well, one of the biggest complaints I’ve heard regarding conference calls is the requirement to dial-in with a PIN. \u00a0Easily lost or forgotten, PINs can prove annoying for callers. \u00a0Keep this tidbit in mind as we explore dedicated toll free conference calling.<\/p>\n

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Dedicated Toll Free Conference Calling<\/span><\/h3>\n

Dedicated toll free is all about the connection. \u00a0Dedicated options provide businesses essentially a one-to-one connection with their provider’s conferencing bridge.<\/strong> \u00a0No having to go through shared networks.<\/p>\n

Getting off public lines has its benefits:<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

#1. The connection is permanent<\/span><\/h4>\n

A permanent connection enables companies to start up a conference call at any time. \u00a0Dedicated lines provide significantly greater ease-of-access.<\/p>\n

#2. No dialing-in<\/span><\/h4>\n

Given you don’t have to worry about being switched to a conference room, dedicated lines\u00a0provide the luxury of not having to dial-in.<\/p>\n

#3. Adaptable security<\/span><\/h4>\n

Dedicated lines provide a bit more flexibility when it comes to security. \u00a0PINs and conference codes can be added to any conference room, though they are not required with the one-to-one connection of a dedicated line.<\/p>\n

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Considering Your Use Case\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Deciding between public toll free and dedicated toll free conference calling really comes down to your organizations use case. \u00a0The following section should help you determine which option truly fits your needs.\"toll<\/a><\/p>\n

The Public Toll Free Use Case<\/span><\/h3>\n

Shared networks make conference calls quite affordable for the average business. \u00a0And that’s the most important factor for many businesses: affordable conference calling.<\/p>\n

Going with public toll free is going to be preferable for the following types of organizations:<\/strong><\/p>\n