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Google Voice and Skype apps displayed as low-cost options for international calling

 

09/Sep/2024

Having constant frustrations with the currently existing sky-high tariffs for international calls? Oh no you are not alone, let me tell you some of the common mistakes that people make when they start exercising. Fortunately, there are numerous ways you can still call your friends and family in other parts of world at low costs.

Here are 10 of the cheapest ways to call globally:

 Use a VoIP App: Through an application such as Skype, whistle, or Google Voice, making an International call can be done at free or at much lower cost than normally charged by the service providers. Besides, many of them are Wi-Fi enabled and that means that you do not have to worry about roaming charges.

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Get a VoIP Phone: If you want something more like a classic telephone, there is a VoIP phone for you. These devices plug into your internet and according to our results provide relatively cheap international call rates.

Try a Prepaid Calling Card: There is nothing much better than prepaid calling cards for an occasional use when contacting friends or relatives in a foreign country. All you need do is buy a card, key in an access code and the phone number you want to connect.

Use a Calling App with a Monthly Plan: There are discounts and promotions that most of the calling apps provide their clients with, especially with the monthly subscriptions that come with specific number of, or even unlimited, international call minutes. This can be very advantageous especially if one is to make several calls in that particular country.

Check Your Mobile Carrier's International Plans: Roaming charges incurred while making and receiving calls may be costly, but most of the carriers provide ‘world calling plans’ which may be cheaper than the VoIP service.

Consider a Global SIM Card: For constant travelers, the use of a global SIM card is as an efficient way of conducting a call and call reception across many nations.

Use a Calling Card with a PIN: Some of the line identification codes has additional digits that one has to dial to get the international call tariffs. These cards can therefore sometimes be more affordable than your typical calling cards.

Take Advantage of Free Calling Hours: There are always free calling periods in the day when most of the companies providing the calling services allow the consumers to call free. One of the major advantages of the calling strategy is the ability to cut down the cost of communication in the organization if the calling schedule can be flexible.

Group Video Calls: In case you are delivering the message to a group of people, you can go for the use of a video call application such as zoom, google meet. In this manner you all stay in touch and also for free or at very cheap means.