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Waldo · 06-07-2006, 06:51 PM

As some of you may know I can find people who rip others off online. I have hit a dead end. I cant call overseas on my phone, its to much.

Whats the cheapest way to call?

I only need to call for about 5-10 min. at a time. I only have to say my peice, and let them say theirs.

Does anybody here call overseas frequently?

**beardman2** · 06-07-2006, 07:13 PM

how expensive is it? snag an international calling card. some even have "online" card that you just print an 1-800 and pin

Mile High · 06-07-2006, 07:52 PM

If the other party has a computer and internet access, try Yahoo Messenger. I talk to some friends in Germany that way for free and the quality is good, too.

Waldo · 06-08-2006, 11:16 AM

Thanks, Ill try those!

tmahovlich · 06-08-2006, 11:33 AM

Depending on what country you are calling Vonage has some sweet deals. We just got it about 2 months ago and are very happy. UK, Ireland, Spain, France, and Italy just got added into the unlimited plan. The rest of the rates are here. http://vonage.com/intrates.php

tomk · 06-08-2006, 02:47 PM

Try Skype if you have broadband internet access. Computer to computer is free. Computer to phone is cheap. Can do pretty good quality video call if computer to computer if either/both of you have a webcam.

**Ed Ely** · 06-08-2006, 06:05 PM

Waldo, I buy/use Sam's phone cards. About 3.2 cents
per minute which are converted to 'units' when calling
off shore. Each country will vary as to units, such as a
call to Germany, one minute would be 5 units times the
3.2 cents per unit. I have found this to be the cheapest
way to go, plus there is no expiration date on the cards
like most other phone cards.

Ed

DigMe · 06-09-2006, 09:54 AM

I think it depends on what country. When I was in China for a year my wife (girlfriend at the time) found the best deals by searching online for "china calling card" and stuff like that. Some of the places seemed real fly-by-night types but it always seemed to work out well and they had good prices.

bc

NiK · 06-09-2006, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waldo

As some of you may know I can find people who rip others off online. I have hit a dead end. I cant call overseas on my phone, its to much.

Whats the cheapest way to call?

I only need to call for about 5-10 min. at a time. I only have to say my peice, and let them say theirs.

Does anybody here call overseas frequently?

I found out I'm going overseas next year. I plan on getting vonage and two adapters. I'll have one set up in CONUS for my family, and the other in my quarters where I'll have a local stateside number. Simple.

If the other party is not afraid to use a computer, I would second the idea about using skype or a similar vtc solution.

jdavionic · 06-09-2006, 06:51 PM

My wife has family in Germany. We use one of those Sams Club prepaid calling cards.

06-07-2006, 06:51 PM	#1
Waldo XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 1,160	Cheap calling overseas As some of you may know I can find people who rip others off online. I have hit a dead end. I cant call overseas on my phone, its to much. Whats the cheapest way to call? I only need to call for about 5-10 min. at a time. I only have to say my peice, and let them say theirs. Does anybody here call overseas frequently? __________________ I.C.E. Hotline 866-347-2423 Toll free call to report illegal immigrants

06-07-2006, 07:13 PM	#2
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,955	how expensive is it? snag an international calling card. some even have "online" card that you just print an 1-800 and pin __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

06-07-2006, 07:52 PM	#3
Mile High XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28	re If the other party has a computer and internet access, try Yahoo Messenger. I talk to some friends in Germany that way for free and the quality is good, too.

06-08-2006, 11:16 AM	#4
Waldo XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 1,160	Thanks, Ill try those! __________________ I.C.E. Hotline 866-347-2423 Toll free call to report illegal immigrants

06-08-2006, 11:33 AM	#5
tmahovlich XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC Posts: 205	Depending on what country you are calling Vonage has some sweet deals. We just got it about 2 months ago and are very happy. UK, Ireland, Spain, France, and Italy just got added into the unlimited plan. The rest of the rates are here. http://vonage.com/intrates.php __________________ Todd He is best secure from dangers who is on his guard even when he seems safe - Publilius Syrus

06-08-2006, 02:47 PM	#6
tomk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Port Orange, Fl Posts: 111	Try Skype if you have broadband internet access. Computer to computer is free. Computer to phone is cheap. Can do pretty good quality video call if computer to computer if either/both of you have a webcam.

06-08-2006, 06:05 PM	#7
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,803 Blog Entries: 1	I Found Sam's is AOK............... Waldo, I buy/use Sam's phone cards. About 3.2 cents per minute which are converted to 'units' when calling off shore. Each country will vary as to units, such as a call to Germany, one minute would be 5 units times the 3.2 cents per unit. I have found this to be the cheapest way to go, plus there is no expiration date on the cards like most other phone cards. Ed

06-09-2006, 09:54 AM	#8
DigMe XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 1,540	I think it depends on what country. When I was in China for a year my wife (girlfriend at the time) found the best deals by searching online for "china calling card" and stuff like that. Some of the places seemed real fly-by-night types but it always seemed to work out well and they had good prices. bc __________________ This space for rent. .jpgs and .gifs need not apply.

06-09-2006, 06:51 PM	#10
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	My wife has family in Germany. We use one of those Sams Club prepaid calling cards.

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