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How to find a genuinely free conference call service

Admin 5th May 2015

In our modern day, successfully running a business without using a conference call service would be extremely difficult. But why should making use of this crucial business tool deplete your business’s funds? Incurring huge bills from your conference calling is an issue that can be easily resolved – you just need to find a service providing genuinely free conference calls.

Most of the services you are likely to have used or encountered provide their users with a dial-in number which actually costs participants to ring, while actually claiming to be a free service. That way, by not charging membership fees or displaying a cost per phone call and so on, many are able to deceptively present themselves as ‘free’. Of course, they can end up costing a hefty sum of money.

The trick, then, is to find a conference call bridge which will provide you with a dial-in number which is friendly to your location and telephone plan. In the UK, for guaranteed free conference dial-in, you need a service which you dial into from an 01, 02 or 03 number, all of which are charged at the standard rate for landlines, rather than premium rate 08 numbers. By using these 01, 02 or 03 numbers, you can ensure that you get a totally free conference call, as it will simply be included within your bundled minutes, therefore not costing you a penny.

Of course, it’s often not as simple as needing a straightforward conference call which more than two participants can dial into. Some services go on to charge a large amount for having more than, for example, 10 members. It’s important that, if you want 100% free conference calls, the conference call is not only free to dial, but the service doesn’t limit the services and features made available to you free of charge. Some conference call bridges appear at first to be free, offering a short free trial, or sometimes a very limited feature set for any customers not paying for a subscription. That means that what can begin as, or seem to be, a truly free conferencing number, ends up costing you as you gradually realise you need more and more of the additional services, all of which may cost you.

WHYPAY? is a conference call bridge which actually does offer genuinely free conference calling, charging you absolutely nothing for its service and requiring no sign-up, registration fee or membership details to be provided. As long as you have bundled minutes available, placing a call to one of its 03 numbers will literally cost you nothing. So be careful next time you’re dialling into a conference call – ensure you make the right decision. After all, when totally free conference calls are available, why pay?

Should you hold conference calls or a video calls?

Admin 12th March 2021

A lot of us often wonder about whether to choose conference calls or video calls. There are big benefits on both sides, and some shared across the two. After all, there’s no doubt that advancements in call technology have paved the way for new communication methods at work. They allow us to host keynote presentations from across the world, offering inclusivity to those with accessibility needs. Any type of group phone call also provides a sense of connection when teammates are working apart – something particularly valuable through COVID-related lockdowns and social distancing.

But while jumping on a video call has become a knee-jerk reaction for many, it’s not without its drawbacks. Video brings some complications that traditional conference calls simply don’t have. If you’re wondering whether to organise a conference call or video call, don’t forget that sometimes just picking up the phone is the better option.

How do you make a conference call more fun?

Admin 11th February 2021

It’s Tuesday afternoon and you’re already four conference calls into the week. Of course, conference calls are important for so many businesses. But making conference calls more fun should be a bigger priority. Otherwise, they can become tedious and repetitive, and morale and productivity will drop.

Whether you’re working from home and need to catch up with colleagues, or you’re calling clients, these tips will help to make your next conference call more fun.

Conference Call Tips, Remote Working

How to improve unspoken communication on a conference call

Admin 3rd February 2021

Verbal signals are an important part of all communication. But conference call communication depends on verbal and non-verbal signalling. In the age of teleconferencing (and seemingly its glory year!), they’re vital signs into how successful an interaction is. You may be pitching to a prospective client, it may be your weekly team catch up, or you may be a director presenting to an entire department. No matter the purpose of the call, if you are trying to deliver an engaging conference call, getting clued up on non-verbal and verbal signals is crucial. They can indicate that somebody is losing interest. Picking up on these feelings gives you the chance to try and improve things.

Read through our guide about some of the ways to improve communication on a conference call, by reading signals that call participants aren’t invested. We’ll also advise on what to do to turn things around.

Business Conference Calls, Business Tips and Advice, Conference Call Tips

How to find a genuinely free conference call service

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