Calling Home When Traveling Overseas – Money Saving Tips

To save money when calling home or local calls overseas you should consider unlocking your cell phone or purchasing an unlock cell phone.

Buying a prepaid SIM card that works in your destination country. Prepaid SIM cards can cost anywhere from $10-30, and typically include an airtime credit, so you can start making calls right away.

You’ll have the convenience of a local phone number, with low domestic calling rates and international rates that are much lower than what you’d pay if roaming with a U.S.-based provider. You’ll still be able to make phone calls (and in many cases, access data) just as easily as when you are back home.

Unlocking your cell phone may or may not be a easy solution depending on the make and carrier you are currently using. There are services online that you can use to unlock your existing cell phone by purchasing or in some cases free codes to enable your cell phone while traveling overseas.

Another option is Skype to go feature that allows you to place international calls abroad and very low competitive rates depending on which country you are calling from.

Buying an unlocked cell phone allows you to purchase the prepaid SIM cards while traveling though you will pay more for the unlock cell phone compared to a locked phone. Best advice is to shop around for the best deal online for unlock cell phones and then buy your SIM card based on your destination.

I am providing links to Skype (on Skype page select features tab, then Skype to go)  for your convenience. Click to receive further information.

Daniel Iuculano