There are many different options to choose from when you are looking for a free audio conference call service provider.

But how do you separate the best from the rest?

Well, first of all, you need to find a free conferencing solution that can guarantee consistent audio quality. That has to be the top priority here.

From there, though, it can be a little more difficult to separate the contenders from the pretenders for the best free conference call providers.

That’s when you have to start looking at what types of features you and your team or colleagues require in order to have a successful, positive call experience.

Not all free conference call services are created equal

When comparing the provided features of potential conferencing services, you need to be aware of the fact that not all services actually hold true to their promise of “free” once you start looking into certain features.

If you encounter any sort of “free” vs. “premium” feature, then cross that service off your list. There are plenty of reputable services that have those so-called “premium” features and still do not charge you anything to use them during your business or organization’s calls.

You can place Conference Town firmly in that latter space, for the record.

Features every free conference call service should have

What are those features to keep an eye out for? You can find many lists of preferred features here and there across the internet, but there are a few must-haves and then some features that maybe others don’t provide but we do here with Conference Town.

Let’s get to the must-have features first.

HD audio quality

We mentioned this required feature above, but it bears repeating: audio that is of good, consistent quality is the most important feature of any audio conference call service.

The best free services take it a step further, though, and can offer HD conference quality for all of their users, all of the time. This way, users never have any issues hearing what other call participants are saying.

If you are looking for a bonus feature in the audio quality area, then look for a service that boasts echo cancellation. This feature eliminates your own voice being transmitted back to you from the other end. It can happen to just about anyone using a landline or VoIP and call quality quickly suffers when it does happen.

Reservationless conferencing

No reservation needed is a must in today’s busy world where important conversations among coworkers and colleagues need to happen at a moment’s notice.

With reservationless conferencing, you can determine your own schedule when it comes to conference call times.

Even better than services that do not require reservations are those that take this idea a step further and allow for instant conferencing right away with no wait time at all.

No time restrictions

Don’t you hate it when you are in the middle of a productive discussion and you receive a notification over the phone that your call time is running out?

We do, too. That’s why you should always look for a free conference call provider that does not have time restrictions for any calls. If the call goes long, then that’s fine. There is no need to worry.

Whatsmore, a conference call with no time restrictions can continue after the meeting itself is over. Use that unlimited time to host a social hour of sorts or a Q&A session that is beneficial for all listeners.

Low caller limits

You should be free to invite as many call participants as necessary. So, if you run into a conferencing service that places an unnecessarily low maximum number of callers.

For example, with Conference Town, you can have literally thousands (5,000 to be exact) of participants on the same call without any extra fees or charges.

Unlimited conferences

You should also be able to use the conferencing service as much as you need to without fear of having to pay to host additional conference calls.

Look for a service that allows you to have as many conference IDs as you need to speak to as many people as you need.

Free call recording

Here’s a critical feature: free call recording. If you can find a service that offers this, then you have found a top tier service.

There are so many reasons that having a call recording might be valuable, so you should never hesitate to record your calls – and never accept a service that makes you pay for this feature.

Just be sure that the conferencing service that you end up selecting allows you to download a copy of the call recording so that you can make sure it remains available for as long as needed or so that you can send it out to anybody who may find listening to the call valuable.

Features that improve call efficiency

If you have read our blog before, then you know that we are huge proponents of conference call efficiency. So, naturally, we favor free conferencing features that can enhance the efficiency of any call.

That includes having a web interface for easier management of calls, an active talker indicator so nobody has to wonder who is talking or identifying background noise that needs to be silenced, caller ID features so you also know who all is listening in on the call and a presentation mode that allows for an seamless presentation free of interruptions from anyone else on the line.

There’s a free conference call provider with all those features

You and your team can enjoy a better conference call experience filled with those features and more when you use Conference Town to host your next conference call.

And, yes, all of those features are free to use. There is no catch, either. Every call you place is free. Simply sign up for an account today to get started, or you can begin with an instant call right now to give our service a test run.

We are confident you will find Conference Town offers the best free conference call service.