topic Re: Calling the USA in Get Support

Calling the USA

lpletzer — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:44:13 GMT

I recently had to do this & found the process a bit of a nuisance & way too expensive. Spending $15 for a whole bunch of minutes when I just wanted to make a 5/10 minute call really didn't fit my needs.

I'm sure there are lots of users that need to make this sort of call once in a while..an impulse purchase, family emergency etc., etc.

How about a fixed rate (ideally low) for this sort of situation. You could have a monthly time limit if that makes the idea more appealing.

Cheers.

Re: Calling the USA

hTideGnow — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:46:15 GMT

@lpletzer yes, it's $15 for USA LD calling minutes.

If it is just USA, maybe there are couple workaround.

1. you can buy Long Distance calling cards and I think they have $5 card.

2. you can try App calling. TextNow is free to install and free to call Canada and USA. You register and you will pick a local number. Then you can make long distance calls to USA for free.

Yes, they are not be most convenient solutions, but they are either cheaper or free .

Re: Calling the USA

Triguy — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:46:43 GMT

I doubt that would happen as PM is prepaid. It would be more administrative work for PM being a second tier provider would be cost prohibitive.

Re: Calling the USA

softech — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:49:57 GMT

.. it would be nice if we can buy smaller block, like $5 for 200 mins.

However, looking at PM Long Distance addon, they are all $15 block. I guess they want to make some money as well as easy management -- not too many options.

Re: Calling the USA

hairbag1 — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:58:01 GMT

@lpletzer...download the free TextNow app to place free calls and texts to/from US. Works good using your wifi. Did I mention it's free !!

Re: Calling the USA

esjliv — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:12:26 GMT

@lpletzer wrote:
I recently had to do this & found the process a bit of a nuisance & way too expensive. Spending $15 for a whole bunch of minutes when I just wanted to make a 5/10 minute call really didn't fit my needs.
I'm sure there are lots of users that need to make this sort of call once in a while..an impulse purchase, family emergency etc., etc.
How about a fixed rate (ideally low) for this sort of situation. You could have a monthly time limit if that makes the idea more appealing.
Cheers.

@lpletzer

This addon will stay on your account for as long as it takes to use them up.

Sure, it may take a while; but they do not expire until all the minutes are consumed.