Making calls to other countries can be a costly affair
. Even though there has been continuous reduction in the International call tariffs still it is not feasible for most of us to talk for significant duration just because the overall cost is still way too high. But there are alternate ways through which you can actually make low cost international calls and that too without any complication or without putting extraneous efforts.
Calling through Access Numbers
This is simplest way to reduce the cost of international calls and it does not need downloading any software or configuring the mobile phones or any accounts. You just need to call to a mentioned number (access number) after which you will be directed accordingly to get connected to the desired number. The whole experience is just the same and you will feel like calling normally with just an interface (access number) in between. The call to your desired number will not be charged by your existing mobile phone operator but by the firm that provided you the access number and the call rates are way too low as compared with the normal network providers. There are different companies for different countries that can be sought by looking on the search engines like "Google". For example, BestMobielSaver provides similar services in UK and there is Pingo that operates in the domain of several countries in the domain of "Access Numbers".
Calling Cards
These calling cards also are based on the concept of Access Number and are normally used in landline number. However, you can also use them with your mobile phone now a days to make low cost international call. There are basically two types of calling card, virtual and real and you can also create the virtual calling card online by opting for Pingo. You just need to provide some credit and you will be assigned with an access number that will work as long as your account remains in credit. This way, also you can significantly reduce the cost of calling.
Then there are VoIP ( Voice over Internet Protocol) services that are also becoming quite popular because they are cheapest of all but they need a PC and a broadband and a telephone connection to start.