Different Types of Calling Conference Rates

Calling Conference rates are derived based on three separate parameters
1. Cost of conference bridge
2. Cost of long distance call
3. Cost of operator assistance which may need on line translation of voice
Most service providers will offer two or more separate calling conference rates which the user can choose from, based on their individual needs.

There is the pay per minute call rate in which the caller dials a toll-free 800 number without incurring any expense but the caller has to pay by the minute and in this plan the host bears the cost of calling into the bridge as well as for using the bridge.

The second plan is one where the host bears only the cost of using the bridge and thus, his or her costs are cut drastically, because all the participants bear their own cost of long distance calling. The costs are thus spread evenly between the host, who pays for use of the bridge and the participants who pay for the long distance calls.

Large companies such as AT&T are more expensive when providing services and the calling conference rate they charge for a typical conference call may be more than US$200 for 10 callers for a 30 minute call.

In comparison, some service provider calling conference rates may amount to just US$50 for a similar call and so it is necessary to research and choose a service provider who will provide an economical calling conference rate.