2007-02-13 08:13:14 · 3 answers · asked by kindacurious 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
Sometimes 800 numbers work from pay phones, and sometimes they don't. The company you call pays for the call, and calls from pay phones cost them more. So each company decides whether they want to block or accept calls from pay phones.
So for instance, a clothing catalog wouldn't want to spend the extra money. But the AAA towing hotline would have to allow it, of course!
If they block pay phones, then there's no way to call that 800# from a pay phone. Paying won't help. Good news is, most companies also have a non-800#, for people that can't dial 800 numbers (i.e. international callers). So try their 800# and if it's blocked try their non-800#.
(same exact thing applies to 888, 877, 866 numbers.)
2007-02-13 08:25:03 · answer #1 · answered by Wolf Harper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-12 19:46:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't speak for your location but in Hawaii yes they are! I have made several 1-800 calls from payphones and don't have to put any coins in the phone.
2007-02-13 08:20:31 · answer #3 · answered by gkk_72 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the only number that is free is 9-1-1
2007-02-13 08:16:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
nope only 911 like cingular h8er said. also collect calls are free of course.
2007-02-13 08:21:06 · answer #5 · answered by kimnicole07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋