Dec 04 2007
Learn the Rates of Calling Cards
When looking for an international calling card you obviously want to get the most competitive and the cheapest rates possible - but sometimes this may not always be the best option. Why? Well its like anything that you purchase, cheap is sometimes good, but remember the age old saying “you get what you pay for” this can be said for international calling cards and phone card.
To give you an example, if you are calling the UK from the USA the rate you will expect to pay should be around then 3 to 5 cents region (depending on the service) however the lower end of that scale may use VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) technology which will not be as clear or as reliable. If you are paying something near 5 cent, generally this higher rate will be because a more dependable tier 1 carrier is being used so calls will not be dropped as often and the quality should be better.
If you see a rate lower than 3 cents to the UK, for example, I would be wary of hidden charges and rates - or they are using VOIP and the quality might not be that good.
In conclusion, lower rates are good - but when it comes to calling your family you might want to pay that bit extra to get a service that works, is clear and reliable!
