Global calling cards?
Sep 8, 2000 | 3:01 pm
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Global calling cards?
Any ideas for a good, inexpensive calling card to use when calling back to the USA from abroad? AT&T Direct Service seems rather expensive.
Sep 8, 2000 | 5:18 pm
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Yes, go to Costco (failing that Sam's Club or Wal*Mart) and get a prepaid calling card. Make sure it can be used in the country your going to.
I don't have the math in the top of my head, but back when I did the calculations, it was a superior value.
Mac
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I don't have the math in the top of my head, but back when I did the calculations, it was a superior value.
Mac
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Via con Dios!
Sep 13, 2000 | 4:23 pm
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I went on to use GlobalCall (www.global-call.net) after finding AT&T Universal (or rather Citicorp) had raised rates to $2+ for domestic calls. Not the cheapest but better than AT&T. Their rates from the U.S. is quite good if you don't use a pay phone.
3rd country calls (e.g., Germany - Canada) would run $1 / min on average.
Also have 800 access numbers from a lot of countries.
Don't like their $1.49 monthly service charge.
3rd country calls (e.g., Germany - Canada) would run $1 / min on average.
Also have 800 access numbers from a lot of countries.
Don't like their $1.49 monthly service charge.