International call rates are different for different countries. Earlier it used to be very expensive but with the passage of time its now totally affordable just because of calling cards. Just by keying the 10 digit pin codes these calling cards can be activated. These cards are with free gifts too like bonus etc.
These cards are cheap calling cards as by using these cards the phone bills can be reduced. Calling cards are of two types namely contract mobile phones and pay as you go both have there own advantages.
The pay as you go calling cards come with a PIN (Personal Identification Number). The PIN is a unique number that enables customer to make phone calls. This number also enables the customer to know the credit available on the pay as you go calling card. The telephone companies also provide a toll-free number along with the PIN. When the customer want to make a call, he/she can dial the toll-free number and then dial the PIN. By going through this procedure the available credit on customers pay as you go calling card can be available. Accordingly, customer can make a call for the available time and credit available. The connection fee and the call rates are very important points that are to be considered when the customer want to buy a pay as you go card. The call rates of every phone card company are different and the call rate may be different for domestic and international cards.
While in contract mobile phones you have to pay the whole amount at one time,most of the people prefer pay as you go over contract cards as they do not want to get one time shock.
These cards are on both market as well as online but it is advisable to th customers to go for the online stores as there are many options available on the internet.