toll call

A 'toll call' refers to a telephone call that incurs additional charges due to its long-distance nature, commonly used in the U.S. and New Zealand.

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Definition

B2Telecommunications

(general)A telephone call that costs more than a local call, usually because it covers a long distance.

Example

  • Making a toll call to another state will cost you more than a local call.
  • She avoided toll calls to save money on her phone bill.

C1Telecommunications

(technical)A call to a number outside the local calling area that incurs extra charges.

Example

  • Toll calls to international numbers can be quite expensive.
  • You will need to pay additional fees for toll calls beyond your local calling area.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "toll call":

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