Yes, Area code 844 is toll-free, and it is used by businesses to ensure their clients or customers are not worried about charges when communicating with them. The companies also use it for the following reasons: 1. Give you an idea of who is calling: Whenever you get a call from an 844 area code or phone number, you are sure it is a business within North America calling. This alone puts you at ease. You can ignore the call if you don’t want to speak to any business or hear of any offers. 2. Attract more customers: To avoid charges, clients or potential clients within the NANP may decline to call a business with a local number. This more often than not will lead to loss of business.