- 1). Purchase a toll-free number from a company that provides ANI services. Not all companies that sell toll-free numbers provide ANI services. Therefore, ensure that you ask the potential providers about the ANI feature before subscribing to a plan. Most companies charge a setup fee and monthly rates for ANI-enabled numbers. Compare rates and plans offered by various companies to find the one most suitable for you. Attempt to obtain a number that is easy to remember when applying for an ANI toll-free line.
- 2). Complete the required application forms needed to acquire the ANI toll-free number. You can request the provider mail the needed forms to you; however, many companies that provide ANI numbers allow you to complete applications online. Applying for an ANI toll-free number online will save you a lot of time, and some companies even offer discounts for managing your account online (because it saves on printing and mailing costs for the company). After you complete the application, wait for the company to approve your application.
- 3). Pay the required setup fee for the ANI toll-free number. Wait for the provider to send you a link to the member or subscriber website where you can complete the setup of the ANI toll-free number.
- 4). Browse to the member or subscriber website link given to you by the provider. Log in to the site and fill out the "number profile" or "forwarding profile" section on your user account page. Enter the cell phone number to which you want to forward calls made to the ANI toll-free numbers. Save the ANI account settings and log out of the website.
- 5). Refer to the user guide for your cell phone to learn how to enable caller ID functions on the device. Most cell phone makers enable caller ID features by default. Nevertheless, if caller ID is not active on your phone, you can turn it on by changing the settings in the appropriate menu.
- 6). Give friends and associates the new ANI toll-free number. Instruct people to dial the ANI toll-free number instead of your old cell phone telephone number. When people dial the ANI toll-free number, caller information displays on the cell phone screen even if the caller disables caller ID.
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