U.S.A. Calling

[Obice]

'Ello,

I noticed that on some plans there is U.S.A. calling and in the past (returning customer) I saw in my account that there was minutes available to buy, such as 200 minutes for $10 or whatever it was (I know I'm close).

What I'm curious about is if there are any limitations to where calls can be placed and if a free calling app would be better suited for someone like me whom rarely, rarely calls to the U.S.A. (or any other country).

[Obice]

Right, all good to know.

Thanks for the information.

[hairbag1]

Those add-ons aren't data reliant either. Your regular plan will be your data allotment. You can get a plan with very little data if you choose....and still get the calling add-on discussed above.

[Obice]

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@hairbag1 wrote:

Long as your IN CANADA, you can make a call to US (or many other countries) from anywhere if you have a cell signal. No more reliance on wifi, if that's an issue for you.

Good luck whatever you choose.

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True, WIFI is restrictive while always having data can be a bother as well. Personally with the web in my hand I am more inclined to browse the web than live my life.

With TextNow I'd be using data here and there if the internet/power goes out.

[hairbag1]

Long as your IN CANADA, you can make a call to US (or many other countries) from anywhere if you have a cell signal. No more reliance on wifi, if that's an issue for you.

Good luck whatever you choose.

[Obice]

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@hairbag1 wrote:

Either of these would work for you. They don't expire either...they'll roll over until you use them up...even if it takes a couple of years. Good deal, eh ? (z10user4)

In Canada Long Distance Add-Ons6

Any unused minutes will roll over to your next cycle.

$15 - 400 International Long Distance minutes

Included countries: Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, and Venezuela.

$8 - 200 U.S. & Canada Long Distance minutes

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I see. $15 ain't bad for something that never expires. With Fido you get an add on for $5/mo and then pay like 20 cents a minute.

I'll have to bring it up to my friend and see how they feel about it, I wouldn't mind paying though, beats TextNow.

[hairbag1]

Either of these would work for you. They don't expire either...they'll roll over until you use them up...even if it takes a couple of years. Good deal, eh ? (z10user4)

In Canada Long Distance Add-Ons6

Any unused minutes will roll over to your next cycle.

$15 - 400 International Long Distance minutes

Included countries: Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, and Venezuela.

$8 - 200 U.S. & Canada Long Distance minutes

[Obice]

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@Obice wrote:

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@Triguy wrote:

If you call infrequently then you maybe better off to use an app like Skype, Fongo, or Textnow.

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At the moment, for US calling, I am using TextNow or FaceTime audio.

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I also use TextNow for calls to US....works good too.

Several years ago, I had a US Magicjack number that has long since expired...but the cell app still works. I can place calls and recieve them no matter where I am...long as I have wifi.

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Interesting... I have tried many services. It seems one thing I simply cannot decide on is a phone service and a phone number. (cursed, I tell ya)

I have used Fongo (still do, I give my number to businesses), TekSavvy Home Phone, Vonage Home Phone, Fongo Home Phone (I suggest using their app as I got nothing but spam calls with absolutely no way to block them), TextNow, TextPlus, almost every mobile provider in Canada (never had Freedom/Wind mobile, Videotron or SpeakOut).

So I am really hoping that I can settle with Public Mobile once more. I suppose my indecisiveness comes from there being so many different offers and promos and not being sure what to try and/or stick to. I guess if you find something that works for you... just stick with it.

I have been using TextNow to talk to my US friend but I find the audio quality shotty though they don't want me wasting money on them so I probably won't be buying US minutes from Fongo, here or any place unless I gotta call the US for some reason other than my friend.

[hairbag1]

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@Obice wrote:

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@Triguy wrote:

If you call infrequently then you maybe better off to use an app like Skype, Fongo, or Textnow.

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At the moment, for US calling, I am using TextNow or FaceTime audio.

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I also use TextNow for calls to US....works good too.

Several years ago, I had a US Magicjack number that has long since expired...but the cell app still works. I can place calls and recieve them no matter where I am...long as I have wifi.

[geopublic]

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@Obice wrote:

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@geopublic wrote:

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@Obice wrote:

'Ello,

I noticed that on some plans there is U.S.A. calling and in the past (returning customer) I saw in my account that there was minutes available to buy, such as 200 minutes for $10 or whatever it was (I know I'm close).

What I'm curious about is if there are any limitations to where calls can be placed and if a free calling app would be better suited for someone like me whom rarely, rarely calls to the U.S.A. (or any other country).

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@Obice U.S. Roaming talk Add-Ons or U.S. calling from Canada will not be completed when dialed: 712-432, 605-562, 641-552, 605-475, 605-477, 712-775, 559-726, 530-881. 

As an alternative to PM add-ons you can use an app like Google Hangouts Dialer and call anywhere in NA for free and it will also display your mobile number if registered.

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"712-775" Does this include 732?

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@Obice  712 is the area code, so 712-732-xxxx would be ok.

[Obice]

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@geopublic wrote:

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@Obice wrote:

'Ello,

I noticed that on some plans there is U.S.A. calling and in the past (returning customer) I saw in my account that there was minutes available to buy, such as 200 minutes for $10 or whatever it was (I know I'm close).

What I'm curious about is if there are any limitations to where calls can be placed and if a free calling app would be better suited for someone like me whom rarely, rarely calls to the U.S.A. (or any other country).

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@Obice U.S. Roaming talk Add-Ons or U.S. calling from Canada will not be completed when dialed: 712-432, 605-562, 641-552, 605-475, 605-477, 712-775, 559-726, 530-881. 

As an alternative to PM add-ons you can use an app like Google Hangouts Dialer and call anywhere in NA for free and it will also display your mobile number if registered.

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"712-775" Does this include 732?

[Obice]

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@Triguy wrote:

If you call infrequently then you maybe better off to use an app like Skype, Fongo, or Textnow.

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At the moment, for US calling, I am using TextNow or FaceTime audio.

[geopublic]

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@Obice wrote:

'Ello,

I noticed that on some plans there is U.S.A. calling and in the past (returning customer) I saw in my account that there was minutes available to buy, such as 200 minutes for $10 or whatever it was (I know I'm close).

What I'm curious about is if there are any limitations to where calls can be placed and if a free calling app would be better suited for someone like me whom rarely, rarely calls to the U.S.A. (or any other country).

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@Obice U.S. Roaming talk Add-Ons or U.S. calling from Canada will not be completed when dialed: 712-432, 605-562, 641-552, 605-475, 605-477, 712-775, 559-726, 530-881. 

As an alternative to PM add-ons you can use an app like Google Hangouts Dialer and call anywhere in NA for free and it will also display your mobile number if registered.

[Triguy]

If you call infrequently then you maybe better off to use an app like Skype, Fongo, or Textnow.

[will13am]

I would think usage profile should inform what plan to get.  The heavy users that call the US a lot should get a plan that includes US calling.  The add-on minutes is ideally suited to the casual user.  Calling apps are a great alternative.  I use Google voice to call the US.  Calls are always free.  I registered for a US number long ago.  I can also receive calls to my American number.  

[Obice]

To augment to what I was saying, perhaps it would be a good idea to make a cheap plan that includes Unlimited Can-Mins, plus Unlimited US-Mins (or like 250-500) with 100-250Mb of data - the price would be like $30-40.