What are long distance calling card plans?

Prepaid international calling cards are a low-cost choice to your regular phone line. 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 invest your money. Prices are different per country, too. With a well chosen plan you can start saving a lot of money on your long distance phone calls.

Why should You use a prepaid calling card plan?

Tired of paying too much for long distance calls? Having to purchase new phone cards time and time again? Upset about 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 frugal solution for your calling needs.

You do not have to cancel your current long distance service provider. It is a different service than 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, post-pay long distance providers spend up to 1/3 of your payment for collections. With a prepaid calling card plan, this money goes for the purpose of lowering rates.

What is a "Monthly Fee"?

Most long distance carriers charge a monthly fee for providing you with the services that they offer. This is typically a $4.00 - $10.00 sum 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 companies, with fees ranging 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 providers, 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 card plans do NOT charge any connection fees, some do.

What does "Minute Rounding" mean?

This is the length 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 cards offer different 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 in another country call me using my phone card?

There are companies that provide this service. In order for a friend or family member to reach you using your card 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 determine the amount that your account is refilled when your balance drops below your refill level. You no longer have to aggravate about getting disconnected mid-conversation with relative.

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

Some calling companies let you call 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.