A woman dials into a one-time use conference call number.
Conference calls bring people from different offices and locations together for a meeting on the telephone. A one-time-use conference call works by allowing everyone to dial in to the same conference call phone number and enter a numeric code on their telephone keypads; they are then connected to one another and may conduct their meeting. Getting a one-time use conference call number is fairly simple with a number of available options.
Instructions
1. Determine how many callers will be on the one-time conference call. There are many conference call service hosting companies available. However, some have limitations on how many callers can be on a single call. Knowing how many people will be on your conference call can help you decide which one-time use conference call number to get.
2. Decide whether you need a toll-free number or whether a traditional number is acceptable for your call. If you would like your callers to not have to pay for their calls, you should seek a one-time use conference call number that is on a toll-free line. If your callers are all calling in on phones that the company owns or if it won't bother them if they have to place a toll call, you may seek out a traditional number for your call. Conference call hosting services typically have traditional phone numbers available only in the area code in which they exist; you may not be able to have a one-time use conference call number in your area code.
3. Estimate how long the call will last. Some conference call service providers limit conference calls to one hour; others charge per minute and let you go as long as you would like. Determining the approximate length of your call can help you narrow down which conference call service provider you go with.
4. Analyze the different conference call service providers from the Resources Section. Look at their limitations and benefits. Find the conference call service provider that meets your needs. There are free services and paid ones with varying features.
5. Fill out an online form to sign up for a one-time use conference call number of your choosing. Many conference call service providers simply ask you to fill out forms that request your name, company name, address, phone number and email address. They also may ask for the time and date of your call, the call's approximate length, the number of people who will be on the call and whether you would like a traditional or toll-free phone number for the call.
6. Call a customer service representative of the conference call service provider you choose, if it doesn't allow you to subscribe to the service using forms online. Tell the representative when you would like to have the one-time call, the type of number you would like your group to call, how many are expected to call into the number and about how long the call will last. Subscribe to the service.
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