Get a free business phone number with RingCentral RingEX
Get a business phone number free of charge for each of your users when you sign up to RingCentral RingEX. Pair those free business phone numbers with easy-to-use, secure, AI-powered unified communications and help your teams work productively wherever they are.
Get a business phone number free with your RingEX plan
When you sign up for any of the three affordable RingEX plans, each of your users get a free business phone number. Wherever they have an internet connection and a suitable device, they can access the virtual phone system and work precisely as if they were in the office.
Plus, it’s straightforward and quick to add further numbers, for a small extra charge, when you wish.
RingCentral makes it easy to access a wide range of different virtual phone numbers. Depending on your business needs, you might choose local, toll-free, or vanity numbers:
Local phone numbers
These are simply numbers with an area code attached to a specific location. If this is the only type of number you need, it’s easier to get a business number that’s completely free.
Because virtual and VoIP phone numbers are independent from a location, these phone systems allow you to choose an area code that’s separate from your actual premises. You might want to do this because customers are more likely to call a local business or answer the phone to a local number.
RingCentral gives you access to more than 200 US area codes to ensure you can meet the needs of your customers.
Toll-free numbers
Toll-free numbers are free for your customers to call, and show them that you care about being approachable. They’re also easy to add to your RingCentral RingEX plan.
You can choose the instantly recognizable 800 prefix, or opt for 888, 877, 866, 855, and 844 numbers. Whichever you select, you’re removing a cost barrier that would otherwise be between you and your customers.
Vanity numbers
A vanity number is a customized telephone number that spells out a memorable word or business name. Adding vanity numbers to your RingEX plan is quick and easy, but they are subject to availability.
The full benefit of a free business phone number from RingCentral
The benefits of getting a free business phone number as part of a RingEX plan are best looked at from two directions. Firstly, their nature as virtual numbers makes them an upgrade on traditional setups. Secondly, you’re not just getting a free virtual phone number for business—you’re getting a full-fledged communications solution.
If you sign up for a free virtual phone number, the setup is way cheaper (and faster) than installing physical phone lines—which is great news for startups and small businesses. And you can make and receive cheaper local and international phone calls, too.
Reducing telephony costs means you can concentrate on other aspects like marketing, and you can also pass your savings onto the customer. Because virtual and VoIP phone numbers are cloud-based, RingCentral also takes care of maintenance and security.
Virtual and VoIP numbers also let you have inbound calls forwarded to your personal cell phone, computer, or desk phone, or you can answer through mobile apps. The convenience of not being tied to one office phone is perfect for remote teams, while those without physical premises can handle business calls from anywhere.
Let’s also mention the benefits of a separate business phone line, as opposed to using a personal number. As well as telling customers that you’re professional and trustworthy, it protects your privacy and helps you keep work within set business hours.
You can also share a phone number across multiple devices, ensuring you can answer calls from any device linked to that number—eliminating the risk of missed calls and making call transfers smoother and more efficient. If you already have a business number, you can easily move it to RingCentral, maintaining seamless connectivity.
RingCentral RingEX isn’t just a way to get free business phone numbers, either. It’s an AI-powered communications platform that provides:
- Auto-attendant
- Custom greetings and hold music
- Call forwarding
- Call recording
- Voicemail transcription
- Text messages
- Call queuing
- And more
With a full range of communication and collaboration tools included, you’ve got everything you need to make your business more efficient and get the most out of your new phone number. RingCentral is also super-secure and reliable, with all compliance standards adhered to.
RingEX has pricing to suit all types of business, with plans starting at $29.99 per month for a single user (prices get lower as you add more). This includes business phone or toll-free numbers, unlimited calls within the US and Canada, and unlimited business texting.
Free business phone number FAQs
How do I get a free business phone number?
When you sign up to any of the three RingCentral RingEX plans each of your users get a business phone number free of any extra charge. Wherever they access RingEX, they can use that number to make and take calls, send and receive SMS, and whatever else they need to do to keep your business running smoothly.
Do I need specialist hardware or infrastructure to use my free business number?
No, you don’t need any specific—or expensive—hardware to use virtual phone numbers like those you get with RingEX. Instead, you can access your numbers and all the other advanced features of the solution simply by logging into your account online or via the desktop or mobile app.
Can I get a business phone number with my chosen area code?
Yes, RingCentral makes it easier than ever to access local phone numbers your customers are sure to recognize. You can choose from a selection of over 200 US area codes and boost both pickup rates and customer trust.