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Understanding International VoIP calls

The world of telecommunications has grown enormously in the past decade or
so. Advent of the Internet has made it even easier for Telecom companies to
provide cheap options when providing international calling plans.

They entice customers by offering free international calls which is essentially
making long distance calls at very affordable prices. The latest concept in this
field is the Voice over Internet Protocol or VoIP

Technology advancements allow transmission of digitized audio over Internet.
Through this technology we can make and receive calls through high speed
Internet connection like broadband.

When you make international VoIP calls, analog voice (your voice) is
converted into Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) packets that transverses
across public Internet giving you an experience identical to regular phone calls.

Also referred to as IP telephony, Analog Telephone Adaptor or Linksys PAP2
is the most common method of using Voice over Internet Protocol.
For people making regular long distance calls, the most economic option
would be VoIP calling cards.

These are quite similar to the prepaid mobile connections wherein you pay in
advance for the calling time and depending on your usage the balance is
reduced.

When making international calls you need to dial a toll free access number
provided by your VoIP service provider and punch in the selected PIN number
and then dial the number you need to speak.

There are also other options like Permanent PIN and PIN free access.

With numerous benefits attaching to the prepaid phone calling cards, the
sales of these cards are skyrocketing.

These cards are not only convenient and affordable, but also help control
phone bills. These cards eliminate the necessity to switch to long distance
carriers required while making calls through regular phones, especially when
traveling abroad.

International Prepaid calling cards spell mobility, anonymity and independence
from local carriers. These cards are extremely popular amongst college
students, truck drivers, international visitors and business travelers.



While choosing VoIP calling cards, research the cards that interest you most.
There is always a “details” link on the card that you should read through
thoroughly.

Then study the offered rate. If the offered rates sounds very cheap, there may
be hidden charged involved and hence clarify things before buying. Pay more
attention to the hidden charges such as connection fees, disconnection fees,
maintenance fees and communication fees prior to the actual purchase or you
may end up paying more the bargained price.

Connection fee or the first-minute surcharge is the additional fee charged
every time you use the card to make a call and can vary between 25 cents
and $3.

Even when you have a call drop and need to redial, the connection fee will be
added increasing per minute call cost considerably.

Disconnection fees or hang-up fee is similar to connection fee and is charged
every time you hang up the line.

Maintenance fee can be deducted even when you don’t make a single call.
Communication fees applied by some companies can be charged up to 25%
of the call cost making the actual calling rate 25% more expensive.

International Prepaid calling cards