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U.S. Long Distance Provider

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tb

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May 13, 2019, 9:52:55 PM5/13/19
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Here in the USA one can choose a long distance provider for the
telephone landline. I don't think that cell phone subscriptions allow
the same option...

So what are my (cheap!) options for placing long distance/international
calls with a cell phone? Prepaid calling cards? What else?
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ItsJoan NotJoann

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May 13, 2019, 10:48:34 PM5/13/19
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Unless I am mistaken, your cell phone provider will provide you with that
service in your calling plan. Does yours not do this?

tb

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May 14, 2019, 8:54:54 AM5/14/19
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Yes you are right. Sorry I was not clear enough in my previous post...

I am looking for a cheaper alternative to the
long-distance/international plan offered by my cell phone plan.

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ItsJoan NotJoann

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May 14, 2019, 12:23:24 PM5/14/19
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You are not making any sense. Are you saying your cell phone provider charges
EXTRA for long distance calls? Who is your cell phone provider?

Dennis

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May 14, 2019, 2:43:42 PM5/14/19
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If you have wifi/internet access, you can use a Google Voice account
with the Hangouts Dialer app.

Dennis (evil)
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dodging the bullet and pushing the envelope. -George Carlin

tb

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May 14, 2019, 3:01:07 PM5/14/19
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With an AT&T Prepaid plan, these are the rates for international
calling:
<https://www.att.com/shop/wireless/international/att-prepaid.html>

As a matter of example, calling Italy costs $.49
<https://www.att.com/ecms/sharedcontent/en/legal/WirelessOffers/PlansServicesFeatures/GoPhone/gophone_internationallongdistancelander/jcr:content/desktoplegal/legalsharedcontent_2.modal.html>

Any cheaper method to call long distance/international?

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ItsJoan NotJoann

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May 14, 2019, 5:47:05 PM5/14/19
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Take Dennis advice and use a Google Voice account Dialer app. Or just
e-mail them or let THEM call YOU.

tra...@optonline.net

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May 14, 2019, 7:19:42 PM5/14/19
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You keep confusing things by saying long distance /intl. They are two different things. Long distance with any cell phone service I've ever had is no different than calling a local number, it's just counted as airtime minutes. Cell phone carriers have intl calling options and plans. It's likely cheaper to use a calling card.
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