Universal International Freephone Service is an international service, assigned the country code 800 by the International Telecommunication Union. The intention is that any customer in the world can dial the same number to reach a business subscribing to a number, and at no charge to the calling party.

Is an 800 number International?

An international 800 number works very similar to a local 800 number, in that it’s toll free for customers to call a business. The benefit with an international number is that customers can call overseas without paying considerable charges.

Is 800 a US number?

In the United States of America, Canada, and other countries participating in the North American Numbering Plan, a toll-free telephone number has one of the area codes 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, and 888. Area code 822 is expected to be used in the future, followed by 880 through 887, then 889.

At one point or another, you’ve probably dialed a 1-800 number to ask questions, get help, or connect to a sales rep. These phone numbers are called toll-free numbers, because they are completely free for the person placing the call.