For more information, go to one of these Global Phone card websites Global calling cards are a useful accessory in the money belt or wallet of any traveller. Regular international call charges in most countries or from hotels can be quite unreasonable, but with a global phone card you can save up to 70 per cent. These global calling cards are simple to use. Most operate by supplying you with specific toll-free numbers to dial from the country you are travelling in, which connect directly to an exchange. You simply enter the PIN given on the card and within seconds you can be chatting to your loved ones for as little as 1c a minute for anywhere in the US, or 2c a minute from the UK to destinations as far as away as New Zealand. A global phone card can even be purchased by internet - you simply receive an emailed PIN number for the prepaid amount you have charged online to your credit card. Each of these global phone card companies offers different schemes. Some calling cards have low per-minute fees, but charge a connection fee, while others offer big discounts if you buy a large amount of airtime. Another popular alternative is to charge a single fee for unlimited time, or reduce rates considerably during off-peak hours. | |||||||||
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