How to Compare Long Distance Phone Cards

You can save money on your long distance calls.

Using a long distance phone card can be a great way to save money on your home phone bill and maintain control over your budget. But with so many options it is easy to get confused.

Assess Your Needs

Determine how often you will need the card, as well as whether you will need a good international rate or only domestic calling, whether you will use the card at a pay phone or in your home, and whether you will make frequent, short calls or a few long calls. These factors determine which phone card is best for you.

Read the Fine Print

Some prepaid phone cards advertise no hidden rates in large print. But there may be differences among states. Illinois residents, for instance, use one minute for each minute of talk time under one plan, while Arizona residents are charged five minutes for each minute of talk time. Other cards may charge a weekly access fee so your minute balance will be lower than you expected.

Determine Connection + Per Minute Charge

To see how much you will be paying for each call, add the connection charge plus the cost per minute to get the real cost of the call. For example, if the connection charge is 50 cents and the minute charge is 4 cents per minute, a 10-minute call equals 90 cents. Go to speedypin.com to find your best match.

References

• At&T Terms and Conditions
• Compare Phone Cards