There Are So Many Phone Cards. Which One Should I Use?

What are long distance calling card plans?

Prepaid long distance calling cards are a economical alternative to your current long distance service. It is a great way to connect with your family and friends, both domestically and internationally Prepaid international calling card plans offer from lowest cost international calls to not so low rates, so you need to take a good look before you sign up. Prices are different per country, too. With a well selected calling plan you can start saving a lot of money on your long distance or international phone calls.

Why should You use a prepaid calling card plan?

Tired of overpaying for long distance calls? Having to purchase new phone cards all the time? Frustrated with getting cut off mid-conversation because your phone card ran out of minutes? If you make long distance phone calls, either domestic or international, a prepaid calling card is the economical solution for your calling needs.

You do not have to cancel your current long distance carrier. It is a different service from your current phone plan. By prepaying you know exactly how much money you are spending at all times. There are no surprise charges or excessive phone bills come month-end. Most significantly, however, regular long distance providers spend up to 1/3 of your payment for bad credit retrieval. With a prepaid calling card plan, these funds go directly towards decreasing rates.

What is a "Monthly Fee"?

Most long distance phone companies charge a monthly fee for giving you with the services that they offer. This is typically a $4.00 - $10.00 fee per month. Also, other long distance providers charge an additional fee for calling to international locations. Prepaid cards offer you the services of other long distance providers, with fees varying from zero to a dollar per week.

What does "No Connection Fee" mean?

If you frequently make international phone calls you have most likely paid a connection fee. Long distance companies, as well as some phone cards, will charge a connection charge that ranges from $0.50 - $3.00. With connection fees, every international call costs you an initial fee to connect to a foreign destination. Many prepaid cards do NOT charge any connection fees, some do.

What does "Minute Rounding" mean?

This is the period of time your call length will be rounded to. If a calling card plan has 2-minute rounding and you talk on the phone for 1 minute, you will be charged for 2 minutes. Prepaid long distance cards offer varying rounding options, usually 1-3 minutes.

Check out the best calling card rates for calling from your desired country to the United States and select other countries by using the Search Box located on the website.

Can someone else outside the U.S. give me a ring using my phone card?

There are companies that provide this option. In order for someone to reach you using your account you must give them your PIN. The person calling from outside the US then dials the global access number of the country they are calling from, enters your PIN, and then dials your phone number.

The Automatic Refill option allows YOU to decide the amount that your card is refilled when your balance drops below your refill level. You no longer have to worry about getting disconnected mid-conversation with family member.

Using your account from a payphone has a 99¢ fee.

Some calling card plans let you place calls from other countries. These countries would have a toll free number that you would call to access the service. Most of the phone cards expire between 30 days and 2 years from the last time you used it. Most companies have 24/7 phone customer service.