Many people wonder, can cell phones receive collect calls? While you should check with your carrier to be sure, in general it is not allowed to directly accept collect calls on your cell phone. Cellular companies typically stay away from the collect calling business to avoid billing hassles. However, because there is a market for collect calling to cell phones there are several third party
. companies which facilitate calls using a toll-free number and credit card billing. These services often charge a high per-minute rate and costs can add up quickly and should be used sparingly and only in emergencies.
