Calling Cards

A fast and simple guide to selecting the correct prepaid calling card.

In such a crowded market, it can be overwhelming to try to determine which prepaid calling card is best for you. So many choices are available. If you do a Google search on the keywords “prepaid calling cards”, you will come up with over 12 million results. People frequently try to find the card that has the cheapest rates. But many times they are unaware that these cards are, in fact, the most costly to use.

Three simple steps will help you select the calling card that is appropriate for you. This will help you economize and point you in the right direction.

1. Identify your requirements.
2. Know which choices are available.
3. Make a Choice.

Identifying Your Requirements

Because there are so many cards from which to choose, you must identify your exact requirements. This will be helpful when comparing cards.

Following are some questions to ask when determining your needs:

• Destination – What locations are you calling?
• Duration – What is your best guess as to how long your calls will be? Less than 30 minutes or more than one hour?
• Frequency – Do you frequently make international calls, or do you only call internationally occasionally?
• Connection Quality – Does the quality of the connection matter to you, or do you just want the least expensive method of making a call?
• Traveling – Will you have to use your calling card when traveling abroad, or will you only be using it domestically?
• Business Use – Will the card be utilized for business or personal calls?
• Recharge – Do you want to be able to recharge your calling card?