International SIM cards in the UK: do you need a 2nd phone?

International SIM cards in the UK: do you need a 2nd phone?

It is perhaps something of a staggering statistic that so many people who call abroad from the UK, seem to believe that sim cards, such as the o2 international sim and the Lebara international sim still offer the cheapest and most convenient way to call home.

Read more

Choosing Your International Calling Service Provider

Choosing Your International Calling Service Provider

Thanks to modern advances in communication technology, international callers are no longer at the mercy of major providers and their fixed call rates. Landlines, mobile phones, and PCs all provide equally viable options for getting in touch with friends, family, and colleagues across the globe.

Read more

Cheapest Way to Call Canada from the US

Cheapest Way to Call Canada from the US

Frequent calls to Canada from the U.S. can be pricey. Before choosing an international calling service provider, it pays to spend some time sizing up your options. Here, we’ll offer some insight into using popular online services to contact your loved ones without breaking the bank. Read on to learn more about Canada-U.S. relations, calling rates for traditional providers, and making international calls to Canada on the cheap - or even for free.

Read more

Calling Cards to call abroad: how do is work?

Calling Cards to call abroad: how do is work?

International calling cards are popular for calling around the world, because they allow you to pay in advance and not run up your phone bill. In order to choose the best international calling cards, you have to take a good, hard look at the rates and features of the cards as well as what country you will be calling the most.

Read more

Pros and Cons of Using a Local SIM Card While Traveling

Pros and Cons of Using a Local SIM Card While Traveling

Getting a local SIM card can save you big money when you are abroad and need to call home. However, where you purchase the card and whether the calls you make are considered local or international can affect the difference in cost per minute.

Read more


International Calling

If you need to call friends and family in another country very often, you might find paying per minute becomes quite costly. In that case, an unlimited plan will often prove most cost-effective and give you peace of mind. Find out all our tips in our calling guide.