Tuesday, June 28, 2005

To and from Anguilla cheap international calls, calling cards and country code info

This post explains the cheapest way to make phone calls to and from Anguilla. If you simply want to pay a cheap rate when making calls to Anguilla, use a so called calling card or prepaid phone card.

It really couldn't be simpler to save yourself a fortune on your overseas calls. With a calling card, all you do is dial the access number (local or toll free number) before you dial your overseas number.

Too good to be true?

It sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it? Perhaps you’re thinking “Where’s the catch?” Well, there’s a small detail, a quick search on Google will get you hundred of sites selling calling cards. So how do you find a reputable online retailer that won’t rip you off with cards that do not work, or won’t give you any support in case of a problem?

After doing some research, I finally found that Cloncom is a reputable retailer with good rating from the Better Business Bureau that sells prepaid phone cards for Anguilla.

As I always recommend better to start small, first with a $5 or $10 card to see how it works for you. In my experience it worked really well.


Calling instructions for calls to Anguilla


The Prefix, or calling code, or routing number, or country code (this goes by many names) for calling Anguilla, is +1 264.

Individual area codes for Anguilla are:

Here's how to make a phone call direct to Anguilla from America:

You have to dial + 1 + 264 + NUMBER.

But don't call Anguilla direct unless you want to spend a lot of money. Use a calling card or a prepaid phone service instead.

Some great prepaid phone cards for calling from Anguilla to the USA can also be found through Cloncom calling card search.


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To and from Andorra cheap international calls, calling cards and country code info

This post explains the cheapest way to make phone calls to and from Andorra. If you simply want to pay a cheap rate when making calls to Andorra, use a so called calling card or prepaid phone card.

It really couldn't be simpler to save yourself a fortune on your overseas calls. With a calling card, all you do is dial the access number (local or toll free number) before you dial your overseas number.

Too good to be true?

It sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it? Perhaps you’re thinking “Where’s the catch?” Well, there’s a small detail, a quick search on Google will get you hundred of sites selling calling cards. So how do you find a reputable online retailer that won’t rip you off with cards that do not work, or won’t give you any support in case of a problem?

After doing some research, I finally found that Cloncom is a reputable retailer with good rating from the Better Business Bureau that sells prepaid phone cards for Andorra.

As I always recommend better to start small, first with a $5 or $10 card to see how it works for you. In my experience it worked really well.


Calling instructions for calls to Andorra


The Prefix, or calling code, or routing number, or country code (this goes by many names) for calling Andorra, is +376.

Here's how to make a phone call direct to Andorra from America:

You have to dial 011 + 376 + NUMBER.

But don't call Andorra direct unless you want to spend a lot of money. Use a calling card or a prepaid phone service instead.

Some great prepaid phone cards for calling from Andorra to the USA can also be found through Cloncom calling card search.


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Monday, June 27, 2005

To and from Angola cheap international calls, calling cards and country code info

This post explains the cheapest way to make phone calls to and from Angola. If you simply want to pay a cheap rate when making calls to Angola, use a so called calling card or prepaid phone card.

It really couldn't be simpler to save yourself a fortune on your overseas calls. With a calling card, all you do is dial the access number (local or toll free number) before you dial your overseas number.

Too good to be true?

It sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it? Perhaps you’re thinking “Where’s the catch?” Well, there’s a small detail, a quick search on Google will get you hundred of sites selling calling cards. So how do you find a reputable online retailer that won’t rip you off with cards that do not work, or won’t give you any support in case of a problem?

After doing some research, I finally found that Cloncom is a reputable retailer with good rating from the Better Business Bureau that sells prepaid phone cards for Angola.

As I always recommend better to start small, first with a $5 or $10 card to see how it works for you. In my experience it worked really well.


Calling instructions for calls to Angola


The Prefix, or calling code, or routing number, or country code (this goes by many names) for calling Angola, is +244.

Individual area codes for Angola are:

Here's how to make a phone call direct to Angola from America:

You have to dial 011 + 244 + NUMBER.

But don't call Angola direct unless you want to spend a lot of money. Use a calling card or a prepaid phone service instead.

Some great prepaid phone cards for calling from Angola to the USA can also be found through Cloncom calling card search.


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Thursday, June 23, 2005

To and from Algeria cheap international calls, calling cards and country code info

This post explains the cheapest way to make phone calls to and from Algeria. If you simply want to pay a cheap rate when making calls to Algeria, use a so called calling card or prepaid phone card.

It really couldn't be simpler to save yourself a fortune on your overseas calls. With a calling card, all you do is dial the access number (local or toll free number) before you dial your overseas number.

Too good to be true?

It sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it? Perhaps you’re thinking “Where’s the catch?” Well, there’s a small detail, a quick search on Google will get you hundred of sites selling calling cards. So how do you find a reputable online retailer that won’t rip you off with cards that do not work, or won’t give you any support in case of a problem?

After doing some research, I finally found that Cloncom is a reputable retailer with good rating from the Better Business Bureau that sells prepaid phone cards for Algeria.

As I always recommend better to start small, first with a $5 or $10 card to see how it works for you. In my experience it worked really well.


Calling instructions for calls to Algeria


The Prefix, or calling code, or routing number, or country code (this goes by many names) for calling Algeria, is +213.

Individual area codes for Algeria are:

Area Name Area Code
Algiers 21
Annaba 38
Batna 33
Bechar 49
Bejaia 34
Biskra 33
Blida 25
Bord Bou Arreridj 35
Boumerdes 24
Chlef 27
Constantine 31
El-oued 32
Ghardaia 29
Guelma 37
Jijel 34
Khenchela 32
Laghouat 29
Mascara 45
Mila 31
Mobile 61,62,7
Mostaganem 45
Médéa 25
Oran 41
Ouargla 29
Oum-El-Bouaghi 32
Relizane 46
Saida 48
Sidi Bel Abbes 48
Skikda 38
Sétif 36
Tamanrasset 29
Tiaret 46
Tindouf 49
Tipaza 24
Tizi-Ouzou 26
Tlemcen 43


Here's how to make a phone call direct to Algeria from America:

You have to dial 011 + 213 + AREA CODE + NUMBER.

But don't call Algeria direct unless you want to spend a lot of money. Use a calling card or a prepaid phone service instead.

Some great prepaid phone cards for calling from Algeria to the USA can also be found through Cloncom calling card search.


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Monday, June 20, 2005

To and from Albania cheap international calls, calling cards and country code info

This post explains the cheapest way to make phone calls to and from Albania. If you simply want to pay a cheap rate when making calls to Albania, use a so called calling card or prepaid phone card.

It really couldn't be simpler to save yourself a fortune on your overseas calls. With a calling card, all you do is dial the access number (local or toll free number) before you dial your overseas number.

Too good to be true?

It sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it? Perhaps you’re thinking “Where’s the catch?” Well, there’s a small detail, a quick search on Google will get you hundred of sites selling calling cards. So how do you find a reputable online retailer that won’t rip you off with cards that do not work, or won’t give you any support in case of a problem?

After doing some research, I finally found that Cloncom is a reputable retailer with good rating from the Better Business Bureau that sells prepaid phone cards for Albania.

As I always recommend better to start small, first with a $5 or $10 card to see how it works for you. In my experience it worked really well.


Calling instructions for calls to Albania


The Prefix, or calling code, or routing number, or country code (this goes by many names) for calling Albania, is +355.

Individual area codes for Albania are:

Area Name Area Code
Bajram Curri 213
Berat 32
Durres 52
Elbasan 54
Fier 34
Gjirokaster 84
Korce 82
Kruja 511
Mobile 68 and 69
Shkoder 22
Tirana 4
Vlore 33


Here's how to make a phone call direct to Albania from America:

You have to dial 011 + 355 + AREA CODE + NUMBER.

But don't call Albania direct unless you want to spend a lot of money. Use a calling card or a prepaid phone service instead.

Some great prepaid phone cards for calling from Albania to the USA can also be found through Cloncom calling card search.


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Wednesday, June 15, 2005

To and from Bolivia cheap international calls, calling cards and country code info

This post explains the cheapest way to make phone calls to and from Bolivia. If you simply want to pay a cheap rate when making calls to Bolivia, use a so called calling card or prepaid phone card.

It really couldn't be simpler to save yourself a fortune on your overseas calls. With a calling card, all you do is dial the access number (local or toll free number) before you dial your overseas number.

Too good to be true?

It sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it? Perhaps you’re thinking “Where’s the catch?” Well, there’s a small detail, a quick search on Google will get you hundred of sites selling calling cards. So how do you find a reputable online retailer that won’t rip you off with cards that do not work, or won’t give you any support in case of a problem?

After doing some research, I finally found that Cloncom is a reputable retailer with good rating from the Better Business Bureau that sells prepaid phone cards for Bolivia.

As I always recommend better to start small, first with a $5 or $10 card to see how it works for you. In my experience it worked really well.


Calling instructions for calls to Bolivia


The Prefix, or calling code, or routing number, or country code (this goes by many names) for calling Bolivia, is +591.

Individual area codes for Bolivia are:

Area Name Area Code
Beni46
Buena Vista932
Cochabamba43
Cotoca388
Gral. Saavedra924
La Belgica923
La Paz2
Mineros924
Montero92
Oruro52
Portachuelo924
Potosi62
Saavedra924
Santa Cruz3
Sucre64
Tarija66
Trinidad46
Villamontes684
Warnes923


Here's how to make a phone call direct to Bolivia from America:

You have to dial 011 + 591 + AREA CODE + NUMBER.

But don't call Bolivia direct unless you want to spend a lot of money. Use a calling card or a prepaid phone service instead.

Some great prepaid phone cards for calling from Bolivia to the USA can also be found through Cloncom calling card search.


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Tuesday, June 14, 2005

To and from Afghanistan cheap international calls, calling cards and country code info

This post explains the cheapest way to make phone calls to and from Afghanistan. If you simply want to pay a cheap rate when making calls to Afghanistan, use a so called calling card or prepaid phone card.

It really couldn't be simpler to save yourself a fortune on your overseas calls. With a calling card, all you do is dial the access number (local or toll free number) before you dial your overseas number.

Too good to be true?

It sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it? Perhaps you’re thinking “Where’s the catch?” Well, there’s a small detail, a quick search on Google will get you hundred of sites selling calling cards. So how do you find a reputable online retailer that won’t rip you off with cards that do not work, or won’t give you any support in case of a problem?

After doing some research, I finally found that Cloncom is a reputable retailer with good rating from the Better Business Bureau that sells prepaid phone cards for Afghanistan.

As I always recommend better to start small, first with a $5 or $10 card to see how it works for you. In my experience it worked really well.


Calling instructions for calls to Afghanistan


The Prefix, or calling code, or routing number, or country code (this goes by many names) for calling Afghanistan, is +93.

Individual area codes for Afghanistan are:

Area Name Area Code
Herat 40 to 43
Jellelabad 60 to 64
Kabul 20 to 25
Kandahar 30 to 34
Mazar-I-Sherif 50 to 53
Mobile 70


Here's how to make a phone call direct to Afghanistan from America:

You have to dial 011 + 93 + AREA CODE + NUMBER.

But don't call Afghanistan direct unless you want to spend a lot of money. Use a calling card or a prepaid phone service instead.

Some great prepaid phone cards for calling from Afghanistan to the USA can also be found through Cloncom calling card search.


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Monday, June 13, 2005

Cheap international calls to and from Argentina, calling cards and country code info

This post explains the cheapest way to make phone calls to and from Argentina. If you simply want to pay a cheap rate when making calls to Argentina, use a so called calling card or phone card.

It really couldn't be simpler to save yourself a fortune on your overseas calls. With a calling card, all you do is dial the access number (local or toll free number) before you dial your overseas number.

Too good to be true?

It sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it? Perhaps you’re thinking “Where’s the catch?” Well, there’s a small detail, a quick search on Google will get you hundred of sites selling calling cards. So how do you find a reputable online retailer that won’t rip you off with cards that do not work, or won’t give you any support in case of a problem?

After doing some research, I finally found that Cloncom is a reputable retailer with good rating from the Better Business Bureau that sells prepaid phone cards for Argentina.

As I always recommend better to start small, first with a $5 or $10 card to see how it works for you. In my experience it worked really well.

Calling instructions for calls to Argentina


The Prefix, or calling code, or routing number, or country code (this goes by many names) for calling Argentina, is +54.

Individual area codes for Argentina are:

Area Name Area Code
Avellaneda 1776
Bahia Blanca 291
Balcarce 2266
Buenos Aires 11
Capital Federal 11
Catamarca 3833
Cordoba 351
Formosa 3717
La Plata 221
Las Calera 351
Mar del Plata 223
Mendoza 261
Neuquen 299
Parana 343
Punto Alta 2932
Resistencia 3722
Rio Cuarto 3586
Rio Grande 2964
Rosario 341
Salta 387
San Juan 264
San Lorenzo 3476
San Miguel de Tucuman 381
San Pedro 3329
San Rafael 2627
Santa Fe 342
Santa Rosa 2954
Tandil 2293
Ushuaia 2901
Viedma 2920
Zarate 3487


Here's how to make a phone call direct to Argentina from America:

You have to dial 011 + 54 + AREA CODE + NUMBER.

But don't call Argentina direct unless you want to spend a lot of money. Use a calling card or a prepaid phone service instead.

Some great phone cards for calling from Argentina to the USA can also be found through Cloncom calling card search.


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Sunday, June 12, 2005

To and from India cheap international calls, calling cards and country code info

This post explains the cheapest way to make phone calls to and from India. If you simply want to pay a cheap rate when making calls to India, use a so called calling card or phone card.

It really couldn't be simpler to save yourself a fortune on your overseas calls. With a calling card, all you do is dial the access number (local or toll free number) before you dial your overseas number.

Too good to be true?

It sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it? Perhaps you’re thinking “Where’s the catch?” Well, there’s a small detail, a quick search on Google will get you hundred of sites selling calling cards. So how do you find a reputable online retailer that won’t rip you off with cards that do not work, or won’t give you any support in case of a problem?

After doing some research, I finally found that Cloncom is a reputable retailer with good rating from the Better Business Bureau that sells prepaid phone cards for India.

As I always recommend better to start small, first with a $5 or $10 card to see how it works for you. In my experience it worked really well.

Calling instructions for calls to India


The Prefix, or calling code, or routing number, or country code (this goes by many names) for calling India, is +91.

Individual area codes for India are:

Area NameArea Code
Ahmedabad 79
Bangalore 80
Chandigarh 172
Chennai 44
Delhi / New Delhi 11
Hyderabad 40
Jaipur 141
Jalandhar 181
Kanpur 512
Kolkata 33
Lucknow 522
Mobile 92,93,94,97,98
Mumbai (Bombay) 22
Nagpur 712
Panjim (Goa) 832
Poona 20
Rajkot 281
South Goa 832
Varanasi 542


Here's how to make a phone call direct to India from America:

You have to dial 011 + 91 + AREA CODE + NUMBER.

But don't call India direct unless you want to spend a lot of money. Use a calling card or a prepaid phone service instead.

Some great phone cards for calling from India to the USA can also be found through Cloncom calling card search.


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Saturday, June 11, 2005

To Argentina international calls for a couple of cents/min from the USA... Is that possible?

Yes of course it's possible to make to Argentina international calls for a couple of cents/min, that's exactly what I'm paying when calling my family back in Buenos Aires. How? you might be asking... using an international call phone card to avoid the abusive "basic rates" that telephone companies charge you.

But when shopping for a calling card to make to Argentina international calls you need to be aware that their advertised very low rates might go along with other hidden fees and surcharges that end up affecting the quantity of minutes you get. Please read these articles from some consumer help websites to see what I'm talking about: "What consumers should know about International phone calls pre-paid cards" and "Tips for pre-paid international phone calls cards".

I'm currently living in Arizona, so one of the first things I had to do when I moved here was to find a cheap card for my international phone calls to my family in Buenos Aires and some friends I have living in Europe. After searching on many websites, reading terms and conditions of many cards and talking with some other argentineans living here in the US this is what I found...

All the cards I checked have surcharges if you call from a payphone, so try as much as you can not to call from them. Cards usually have a general rate for Argentina, and some other lower ones for specific cities like Buenos Aires and others.

Argentina international calls cards without hidden fees

These kind of cards are great because you can easily understand what you are charged for, their rate per minute is final, no hidden fees, no surcharges, no nothing... so if you buy a 10 dollars card, 10 divided by the per minute rate is the minutes you get, as easy as that.


So which one is the best?, well there isn't only one answer for that question it depends on your personal circumstances. For example, for a friend of mine living in Los Angeles (CA) the best one is Momentos Telecom Argentina USA because he can make use of the local area access number, but for me that I'm in Phoenix the best one is Cloncom Connect because there isn't a local area access here for Momentos Telecom. But if you are always making very short calls it might be better International Clock because it's rounding up the call to the next second instead of the next minute like the other cards.

Argentina international calls cards ONLY with "Maintenance Fee"

These kind of cards have a maintenance fee that every certain period of time reduce your card balance, so let's say you bought a 10 dollars card and on the first call you use 1 dollar, there should be 9 dollars left on the card, but in fact there is only 8 left because of a 1 dollar maintenance fee charge after the first use and then, for example, weekly .

  • LatinAmerica (0.026 US$ per minute using toll-free access / Maintenance Fee: US$ 0.69 weekly)
  • LatinCities (0.044 US$ per minute using toll-free access / Maintenance Fee: US$ 0.69 weekly)
  • Globe 4 Less (0.050 US$ per minute using toll-free access / Maintenance Fee: US$ 0.50 weekly)

So again what is better with or without maintenance fee? and again the answer is it depends, these cards have a lower per minute rate than the previous ones. So if you plan to use all the card balance right away these ones are definitely more convenient. Otherwise if it takes you months to consume the card, stick to the no hidden fees type and watch the expiration date, or get one without it.

Argentina international calls cards quality of connections

On this matter I can tell you that Cloncom Connect has an excellent connection quality, my mother always says she hear me like if I was there. My friend in Los Angeles is also very happy about Momentos Telecom. The others I've never tried them, so if you ever used any of those please let me know what you think.

Well that's it, I hope this will help you save some money... and please leave me a comment if you find any better Argentina international calls card!


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Sunday, June 05, 2005

Cheap international phone calls? Did you find how to make them?

"Cheap international phone calls... yeah right... don't make me talk about it..."

That's how angry I was every time somebody was asking me that question, I had just moved to Spain and was spending hundred of dollars on international phone calls... and didn't know how to control it!. Luckily after doing some research on the internet I found the solution: "do not use the mayor traditional phone companies", and why? because their rates are really abusive.

It's hard to move to another country far away from your family and friends, but at the same time it's exiting because you meet new people and discover new things. Of course is much more easier for you, and your beloveds back home, if you can share often with them all this new things that are happening, if they are able to hear your voice and realize that you are just fine...

As a consultant my job involves a lot of traveling, and every time I'm moving to a new city or country I make use of cheap international phone calls to keep in touch with family and friends without making those abusive phone companies richer than they are.

Calling Cards, Call Back, Voice Over IP (VOIP) are different services to look at when searching for cheap international phone calls, but you need to be careful because not all the companies providing them are the same.

During the last years I've learned a lot of good tips about these services and I'm putting together all that information on this website along with some other useful tools you might need when trying to place international phone calls.

I'm really sure these tips will make you save a lot of money, like they did to me...


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