Set Up Free Conference Calls
Want to set up a conference call for free? Really, for free. Well, you do have to pay any long-distance charges you incur to call the call the conference center number, but if you have an unlimited calling plan with your phone company, you’re already covered on that front.
To use the service, simply visit the site at www.freeconference.com, sign up for the free account, and you can immediately start scheduling conference calls. You can invite as many people as you like into the call and they even include a handy system for managing contact information and sending out invites on your behalf.
I use the service on a regular basis to schedule conference calls with clients and students. You can even add desktop sharing for $9 a month making it possible to simultaneously share information on your computer as use the service. That makes it ideal for webinars, review sessions, or other kinds of collaborative meetings online.
The company makes money by charging for specialize services, such as the use of an 800 number or if you want them to record or transcribe your calls.
And like most things that are free, they can’t guarantee availability so scheduling in advance is always wise, although I’ve rarely had any trouble setting up a call, even at the last minute.
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