Affordable International Calling

There are always many options when it comes to choosing a long distance service but when it comes to International calls, the affordable options are far fewer.

Below are two International calling companies that won’t break the bank even if you are using your cellphone to make those calls. The first one is with Gorilla Mobile, and the second is using Skype.

With Gorilla Mobile you can make cheap international phone calls from your cellphone by dialing either a toll free number before you dial the international number for a .15 cent fee, or by dialing the New York Gorilla Mobile Access Number, making your international call next after you hear a tone. Gorilla Mobile connects your international calls for you – your cell phone carrier has nothing to do with it.

Gorilla Mobile charges a low annual fee of $5.95 per account (as of 12/14/06). You can register up to 10 mobile and 10 home lines per account. They offer simple online billing statements and charge your calls directly to your credit card each month. Right now (as of 12/14/06) they are offering a free trial to new customers. It really is an easy and affordable way to keep in touch with friends and relatives all around the world.

Skype is a software program that is available in 27 languages and is used in almost every country around the world. Once you download it onto your computer, you can talk over the Internet to anyone around the world for free if they also use Skype. If they do not use Skype, the cost of the call is minimal. You can use Skype to call a landline or a mobile phone and rates are as low as $0.02 per minute! You can also log into Skype anywhere in the world.

To get started you need to follow these steps:

1. Go to Skype.com.
2. Download the free software.
3. Choose a Skype Name. This is the name people will use to call you on Skype.
4. Sound check – Check that your microphone and speakers are on and working. You will need your own headset, or you can purchase a cheap headset through Skype. No special headset is needed.
4. Buy Skype credit so you can make phone calls. There are multiple ways you can buy credit – from PayPal, to using your credit card.
5. Finally, make your first call by following the directions and entering country code for the country you are calling.

Skype is a really affordable way – even can be a free way – to stay in touch with friends and relatives. Make sure to check out the “What’s free, what’s not” page on the site. It clearly explains what you pay for and what you do not have to pay for. For example, calls to other skype members are absolutely free as well as video calls.

Posted in Cell Phones, Long Distance, Miscellaneous

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