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International Calling Cost Without Add On

davis946 — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:32:38 GMT

I was wondering how much it costs per minute for international calling if I did not buy any add on? For example if I called from Canada to China, how much would it cost per minute? If it matters, both phone numbers were 416 numbers.

Thank you.

Re: International Calling Cost Without Add On

Mana — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 05:33:46 GMT

if you want to call an international number, I believe you will need to buy an international calling add on.

But if you are simply calling from a 416 number to another 416 number that is considered a local call and you should be able to call without any add ons.

Re: International Calling Cost Without Add On

davis946 — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 05:36:18 GMT

So to confirm, no matter where a caller or recipient (that both use a 416/647 number) are in the world, when they call each other it is considered local and therefore free?

Re: International Calling Cost Without Add On

Mana — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 05:49:25 GMT

Yes calling the same area code as you are in, is a free local call. You can try it out.

Re: International Calling Cost Without Add On

skmkenn — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 06:37:18 GMT

Public Mobile doesn't have pay-per-use services, so you would need to purchase a Long Distance Add-on to cover any calls to China or other countries outside of Canada.

You can purchase 200 minutes for $8 or 400 minutes for $15 through your self-serve account. Any unused minutes will roll over to your next cycle, so if you're only making occasional or short length calls these add-ons could last you a while.

In terms of how the long distance works -- if you call a person with a 416 area code number who is physically in China, you will not be charged long distance. However, they would most likely be charged roaming or long distance fees depending on the carrier.

Re: International Calling Cost Without Add On

xCameron94x — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 12:18:12 GMT

Re: International Calling Cost Without Add On

will13am — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 13:40:12 GMT

I should clarify one thing, the 400 minute add-on includes international calling, the 200 minute add-on does not. It's only Canada and US minutes.

Re: International Calling Cost Without Add On

skmkenn — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 17:23:14 GMT

@will13am Good to know, thank you for that information.

Re: International Calling Cost Without Add On

davis946 — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 18:05:27 GMT

Thank you for everyone's responses!

Re: International Calling Cost Without Add On

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