How many toll-free numbers can my business have?

There’s no hard limit. You can register as many toll-free numbers as your business needs — whether it's one number for your entire company or dedicated lines per department, region, or marketing campaign.

Can I keep my toll-free number if I change providers?

Yes. Thanks to number portability, you can transfer (port) your toll-free number to another provider. Just ensure your new provider is a registered RespOrg and supports porting.

Are toll-free numbers text-enabled?

Many modern toll-free numbers — especially when provisioned via VoIP platforms — can send and receive SMS, depending on your provider’s capabilities.

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Get a Canada Toll-Free Number for Your Business

Let customers call your business for free with a Canada toll-free number (800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, or 833). Build trust, increase inbound calls, and get started in minutes.

What Are Canada Toll-Free Numbers?

A toll-free number in Canada allows customers to contact your business without paying for the call. Instead of the caller covering the cost, your business pays for inbound calls, making it easier for customers to reach you without hesitation.

In Canada, toll-free numbers use 8XX prefixes such as 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, and 833, and are part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), meaning they can be used across both Canada and the United States.

Why Get a Canada Toll-Free Number?

Increase inbound calls across Canada

When customers can call your business for free, they’re much more likely to reach out. Canada Toll-free numbers remove cost barriers and make it easier for prospects across the country to contact you for sales, support, or inquiries.

Build trust with a professional presence

A Canada toll-free number with familiar 8XX prefixes (like 800 or 888) signals credibility and professionalism. It shows that your business is established and accessible, helping you build trust with Canadian customers.

Reach customers across Canada and the US

Because toll-free numbers are part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), they can be used across both Canada and the United States. This allows your business to expand its reach and serve customers across North America with a single number.

How to Get a Canada Toll-Free Number With Telxi?

1) Choose Your Canada Toll-Free Number Type and Prefix

Start by selecting the type of toll-free number you want –domestic, international, or virtual toll-free numbers- and the prefix (e.g., 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, 833)

2) Subscribe to and Activate the Number

From your admin dashboard, you can route the number to specific users, link it to your existing SIP trunk or VoIP PBX, and configure voicemail, IVR, auto attendants, and more.

3) Start Calling, Texting, and Tracking

Now you can accept incoming calls from customers across regions and track performance by assigning numbers to different campaigns.

What are the Most Common Prefixes by Region?

Toll-free numbers in Canada use a range of 8XX prefixes, all of which allow customers to contact businesses without paying for the call. These prefixes are part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) and can be used across both Canada and the United States.

Toll-Free Prefix	Notes
800	Original and most recognized toll-free prefix
888	Introduced to expand toll-free number availability
877	Common alternative to 800 numbers
866	Widely used across businesses in Canada and the US
855	Newer prefix with growing availability
844	Alternative option for businesses needing more numbers
833	One of the most recent toll-free prefixes
822	Reserved for future use (not widely available yet)