This is essential reading before you commit to signing with a 1300 numbers provider. A friend recommended I take a look around 1300 Numbers Alert first and I'm so glad I did!!

Don't get talked into signing up on a high minimum plan just so you can get cheaper rates. A good provider will give you cheap rates right from the start.

Advanced routing features like Time Based Routing, State Based Routing and more should be available at no extra charge.

Beware of companies that tell you to beware of companies. If their best advantage is gained by bashing the competition you would do well to be careful.

The best providers have good volumes of traffic which allow them to offer very competitive pricing.

You should get more than just a number. A good provider can offer you many extra value added services at no extra charge.

In this day and age of online automation a good provider will be able to give you a web control panel where you can make changes to your 1300 numbers that update in real time.

Don't get tricked into continually paying for the right to use a number. In most cases you can purchase the number outright, or receive it for free and not have to pay for the rights to borrow it.