The international
calling guide

Where to Buy Reliable International Calling Cards

Category: International calling

Each year, consumers spend billions of dollars on calling cards. These cards allow those without international calling plans, or those seeking to avoid higher rates through their plans, to place calls overseas. New immigrants or international travelers often use them to place calls to loved ones. The card price constitutes a pre-payment on minutes, though the number of minutes depends on the country the user calls as well as any fees that may deplete the card balance.

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The 10 Most Expensive Places to Call To

Category: International calling

Per-minute rates can vary widely depending on the country you are trying to call. Some nations are largely isolated from the United States, whether by geography or politics. Such isolation tends to make those countries more expensive to call.

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Making Free International Calls With iPad

Category: VoIP

Your iPad can be used as a phone, to quickly make calls over wi-fi or 3G networks. Being able to get in touch with friends and family in other countries is a big plus, but you have to find the right app for it to remain affordable. Here's a quick list of available apps that allow free calls with iPad

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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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Computer Texting Apps

Category: VoIP

When your phone battery is dying and you are in the middle of a heated text war, it is nice to be able to take a break from furiously stabbing at tiny buttons and cursing auto-correct. Using a computer texting app can make sending texts easier and you can even continue the conversation from your PC while working on other things - like that report that was due yesterday or homework that the extension runs out on next Monday.

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