The international
calling guide

Buying a calling card online

Category: International calling

Calling cards are a multi-million dollar business, with availability in just about every gas station and convenience store you can find - as well as online, where buying a calling card takes only a few clicks of a button and codes are delivered instantly. However, if you plan to buy a calling card online, there are a few things to watch out for that you should be aware of.

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Long distance calls

Category: International calling

Making long distance calls inside the US can be expensive. Some phone companies charge more for calls from state to state (interstate) calls than local toll (intrastate) calls, while others may offer “free long distance” but the plan is padded to account for your calls and many numbers are excluded. Still others offer monthly plans with a monthly fee plus a per minute rate, or a flat per minute rate anytime.

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5 Ways to Avoid International Roaming Charges When Traveling

Category: International calling

Roaming charges are the boogeyman of cellular phone users. When traveling, it always seems like you need to make a call when your phone is flashing that ominous roaming message! How can you avoid international roaming charges when you are abroad?

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Should You Use International SIM Cards When Abroad?

Category: International calling

International SIM cards can save you big money when you are traveling and need to call home. However, the difference in cost per minute can vary widely depending on where you purchase the card and whether the ensuing call is considered local or international.

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The Cheapest Way to Call the Philippines From the UK

Category: International calling

If you think that you are still paying too much for your international calls then this article is for you. In it we look at the cheapest way to call to the Philippines using a variety of different but popular methods; via a landline, a mobile phone, using smartphone apps and lastly using a computer, to discover the best way to ensure that you receive cheap calls to the Philippines every time you dial.

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