Prepaid Calling Card

Monday, May 30th, 2011 at 6:38 pm  
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In today’s economy everyone is looking for a way to save money and making international and long distance phone calls are not always cheap. You can use a prepaid calling card and save hundreds of dollars a year and still get a great service. A prepaid calling card can be use from anywhere on any phone. This is great when traveling on vacation or budgeting for your kids that is in college and lives away from home. The first prepaid calling card was invented back in the 70’s in Italy and since then it is now worldwide.

There are many benefits for using a prepaid calling card to make international and long distance phone calls. However, choosing an ideal and reliable calling card company will make the difference between big savings and no savings. One of the best ways to find your prepaid calling cards is on the Internet. Let me share with you a few tips on how to find a good provider.

First, when choosing a reliable calling card company on the Internet, you should always check the company’s background. You should be able to find an “About Us” or “Company Info” link that will give you a biography of the company. Better yet look for a toll free number and call to ask about rates or any other questions.

Watch out for calling card rates that have a different rate per minute when using a mobile phone verse a land line. Ask the company or read the fine print. Some will even charge you for dialing to a mobile number 300% more than their advertised minute rate. This is why it is important to do your homework and shop around for the most reliable company for the service you need.

Luckily there are calling cards that are designed solely for calling a mobile number which offers consumers much more reasonable call per minute rates. Most reputable companies will have these cards in their product line up with easy to find details and information.

Some companies even offer free trial minutes and others offer 100% guarantees. So keep an eye out for them as they are usually the reputable providers on the Internet. They will stand behind what they say and you in return will not have to worry about hidden fees.

If you know you’ll be talking for a long time then buy a card with the lowest call per minute rate. Just finish that card up in one sitting and you’ll completely skip any fees from eating the value of your calling card. Otherwise maintenance fees will continue to decrease the value of your card down to zero after the first use.

On the other hand cards without fees generally cost a little more per minute. However, you have the convenience of using one whenever without worrying about your card’s balance. And the call per minute rates is still way cheaper than paying for a phone bill. So shop online and find the card and company that is right for you and your needs.

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    If you’re looking for a reliable prepaid phone card and company on the Internet and you’re feeling confused… well you’re not alone. Currently there really is no definitive guide or source on how to navigate through the shady sea of scam phone cards and companies selling them. But all hope is not lost as long as you follow the simple guidelines below.

    When it comes to finding a reliable prepaid phone card company on the Internet it comes down to one thing, “Freebies”. That’s right. Look for companies that offer free trial minutes or guarantees against defective phone cards.

    Sometimes people feel like they don’t want to freeload so they shy away from trying samples. But believe me, when it comes to phone card minutes and quality it’s best to try before you buy.

    There are many reliable phone card companies on the Internet offering such freebies and they are the ones you can trust. These companies will usually offer 15 minutes free without requireing you to pay anything.

    Other companies will offer you a test period of 30 days, but you have to pay first and if you’re not satisfied you can ask for your money back, no questions asked. This option is fine but keep a good record of your transaction so if there’s any problems you can always refer to your credit card company to step in and help you.

    Another good tip is to check the phone card company’s history. You can easily find their background on their website. If not, stay away from them. Personally I look for companies that have been around for at least 5 years. This is a good sign that they have a good base of return customers.

    Next I look for a company that has a toll free 24/7 telephone number that I can harass them at any time I feel like or whenever I have a problem. Whenever a company is staffed with 24/7 support it usually means they’re a bigger company.

    I have used a few other companies that don’t have 24/7 support but they had an established history in the phone card industry so I wasn’t really worried.

    Finally no matter which company you choose make sure you always double check the rates after you’ve made your first purchase. Phone card rates do change, although not often but it happens.

    For more information visit Phone Cards Reviews where you can find a review of the Top 10 Phone Card Companies on the Internet.

    Edwin M. Clark is an independent travel consultant working for large corporations in the travel industry. He is also the founder of http://www.phonecardsreviews.com, the Internet’s leading source about the phone card industry.


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