Anyone in the States - a cheaper way to call Ireland??

Loelle · Veteran Member

Anyone in the States - a cheaper way to call Ireland??

KelliJo · Veteran Member

You can get an international calling card. I use Mobile Caller. Ok, so it's not actually a physical calling card like we had in the old days :), you can get them online now, and it will give you an 800 number to call, enter your pin, dial the number, and you're in business!

I haven't reloaded in a while, so I'm not sure of the rates, it seems like I usually get 120 minutes for $20 or so. But I believe you can also buy less (or more) at a time. www.MobileCaller.com

Other people might know of other online sites with better rates, also if you don't want to do it online, I think you can buy calling cards in stores that have international calling capabilities as well.

susan · Senior Member

My FIL calls Ireland often and he uses 1010987 dial this first then the number.

wckc · Guru

Your problem is with your long distance carrier. We use TTI National for our long distance. We pay 6.5 cents per minute for calls in the US and 10 cents per minute for calls overseas. We don't pay any monthly fee either, or have any monthly minimums. We don't make many calls during the year, mostly just to Ireland to book B&B's, and a few "rogue" calls within the states during the year. I usually end up spending $15-$20 for the whole year. You may want to check into it.

http://www.ttinational.com/

Michele Erdvig · Host

Loelle,

As mentioned on my "Tips & Tricks" page you can choose a dial-around service: http://www.10-10phonerates.com/

All the various answers are good. You just have to choose what works best for you.

Michele

Loelle · Veteran Member

Thank you everyone - I will research all my options and see which seems to be the best fit.

:)

Garry Dufford · Member

It may not always be real convenient, but nothing is cheaper than Skype. I called a hostel in Co. Clare a few weeks ago to arrange a stay and it was 2 cents ($0.02 USD) per minute to call.

Skype is free computer-to-computer, but still very cheap computer-to-phone. You can find it at www.skype.org.

You'll of course need a computer, internet connection and microphone/speaker setup. It's not always convenient, but even if it only works for you part of the time it's an excellent deal.

Good luck...

-- Edited by Garry Dufford at 19:45, 2008-04-13

Michele Erdvig · Host

Garry,

Welcome to my forum! Thanks for the tip on Skype.

Michele

Garry Dufford · Member

Hi Michele,

That was a fast reply! I wasn't initially planning on taking my laptop on our trip but it'll be worth it for calling back to the States.

By the way, why can't I post? Are the forums setup a certain way or is it my account? I want to start a thread on car rental advice, but I can't see how to post.

Thanks

P.S. - Never mind. Of course I don't see the link until I already ask!

-- Edited by Garry Dufford at 20:22, 2008-04-13

Michele Erdvig · Host

Garry,

Glad you found the right button.

Michele

Marie · Guru

Hi, Loelle:

I am a bit late here...just saw this today.. I use Sprint, and I only pay $4.00per month to call Ireland. The minutes don't even count. That's it - $4.00/mo.
I use a cell phone exclusively. Hope this helps. Have a wonderful trip.

Marie