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Calling Spain from US?

Mtl_1551 — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:03:41 GMT

If I am in US, and want to call to Spain, and I have both the US roaming and international calling add-ons: will it work?

Or international calling only works from Canada?

Re: Calling Spain from US?

hairbag1 — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:16:47 GMT

@Mtl_1551 wrote:
If I am in US, and want to call to Spain, and I have both the US roaming and international calling add-ons: will it work?
Or international calling only works from Canada?

Nope...you'd need a calling card from a retail store in US.

400 min International calling add-on only works whilst in Canada.

Re: Calling Spain from US?

Helpershelper — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:16:34 GMT

Unfortunately, Calls must originate from Canada for them to go through.

Re: Calling Spain from US?

Jb456 — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:20:46 GMT

In Canada only

Re: Calling Spain from US?

Korth — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:45:33 GMT

I'm just curious ...

If this person in Spain calls your phone roaming in USA ... would their long-distance charges be for a call to Canada or for a call to USA?

Re: Calling Spain from US?

computergeek541 — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 20:03:20 GMT

@Korth wrote:
I'm just curious ...

If this person in Spain calls your phone roaming in USA ... would their long-distance charges be for a call to Canada or for a call to USA?

Someone calling from Spain would still be calling a Canadian number. It doesn't make a difference for the person making that call.

Re: Calling Spain from US?

geopublic — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:49:17 GMT

@Mtl_1551 If you have an Android device you can use Google Hangouts Dialer to call Spain using data and/or Wi-Fi just add funds and you should be able to make the call.

Re: Calling Spain from US?

LurganIeUk — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 01:05:10 GMT

If you have the US Data (or access to wifi) option you could use a VoIP Account or one one the many APPS already mentioned for outbound calls. But inbound calls may be a hassle.

Re: Calling Spain from US?

Nezgar — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 04:11:41 GMT

With Wifi/Data access using the TextNow app or web portal, calling to Spain appears Unlimited/Free.

Re: Calling Spain from US?

gpixel — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 07:06:48 GMT

@Nezgar I think you can only make calls to Canada and the US with textnow

Re: Calling Spain from US?

Korth — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:45:42 GMT

I'd suggest making the call over wifi. At a free wifi hotspot, maybe a McDs or Starbucks or public library or whatever. Don't use roaming data add-ons if there's a free/cheap alternative.

Well maybe not a library, Spaniards can be passionately loud.

And I guess maybe not a McDs because happymeal children can also be passionately loud.

I suppose not even a Starbucks, their coffee sucks. But I digress.

Re: Calling Spain from US?

Nezgar — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:11:34 GMT

@gpixel

There are a number of other countries that are free to call with TextNow. Maybe not all types of lines like not mobiles, but you can check it out within the app:

Re: Calling Spain from US?

gpixel — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 20:39:59 GMT

@Nezgar that's awesome! thanks, they only advertise free Canada and us. this is very good to know

Re: Calling Spain from US?

LurganIeUk — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:34:53 GMT

@Nezgar wrote:
@gpixel
There are a number of other countries that are free to call with TextNow. Maybe not all types of lines like not mobiles, but you can check it out within the app:

Yes I have noticed, too, on my VoIP Account that some destinations in Europe are listed by carrier name landline/mobile, so no guarantee to be able to call ANY number at ANY European destination. I would then suggest you try here before you travel.

But just another point that perhaps someone else can advise. If you use the TextNow app in the USA would the destination or wifi service block the call or block the App. I do know some free wifi does block the use of some Apps.

Re: Calling Spain from US?

gpixel — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 01:19:07 GMT

@LurganIeUk I would just purchase the $10 sim card and have free roaming. I'll have to admit, it's a pretty sweet deal! I already have a sim on the way. I wanna try the $40/unlimited plan they have