Why the 2787… number?
You may have noticed that you have 2787 number that is associated with your Telfree account. This number appears when you call someone or send an SMS to someone.
We wanted to make sure that the Telfree service is actually a proper telephone service, among other things. Like with any other operator, we are able to issue a number, not just a random number, but a 2787 number that is internationally recognized in the traditional telephony network worldwide and that is unique and exclusive to you. This means that when you make calls, the person you are calling won’t see a funny private number and you will be fully identifiable – like this:
Because the 2787 is recognized worldwide, your friends can call you back on your 2787 number even if they are not Telfree users – as they can call you back from their traditional fixed line or mobile operator.
The cost of calling a 2787 number when you are not a Telfree user depends on where you are calling from and from which operator. The rate for calling this number will typically be the same as calling a fixed line in South Africa – so check with the mobile operator for their rates.
If you are not sure what your 2787 number is, log into www.telfree.com and your 2787 number is displayed under Inbound Numbers on your Dashboard.
Any day now, we’ll be launching more Inbound Number options so you can get a local Inbound Number for your preferred countries.
