If you are calling from a mobile phone, you can substitute the “00” for the “+”, usually located on the 0-digit key. You can usually select it by clicking and holding until the “0” switches to a “+”. You will then continue to dial the country code and telephone number as usual. For example, +1 (555) 555-5555.
Visit the All-Area Codes website at http://www. allareacodes. com/ for help with identifying the correct area code for the telephone number you’re dialing. If the phone number is a mobile number, the area code may no longer represent the geographic region the owner is actually located in. Contact the person via mail or email if you do not have this portion of the phone number.
Skype also offers video-chat services. If the recipient in the US also has Skype, you can video chat for free as well. You will simply need to sign up for the service, download Skype’s calling software to your computer or mobile phone, and then log in to place calls.
These calling services tend to use data instead of minutes. It is best to be on a Wi-Fi network or have a large allotment of data to avoid any overages if calling in this way.
Rebtel is currently free to use, but it does offer competitive rates if you are calling an international number that cannot sign up for Rebtel. You can download the app on both the Apple App Store and Google’s Play Store.
