How to Use a Calling Card

Use a calling card to make a phone call from anywhere without worrying about having spare change.

Things You'll Need

• Cellular Phone Batteries
• Cellular Phones
• Telephone Calling Cards

Instructions

1. Consider shopping online to find the calling card that best suits your needs.

2. Keep in mind that you can also purchase prepaid calling cards for a flat price. Some prepaid cards let you add credits to them as the credits run out.

3. Locate the toll free 800 or 888 network-access number on the card, and dial from any touch-tone phone.

4. Enter your personal identification (PIN) number, or follow the instructions on the card.

5. Dial the telephone number you wish to call. If you are dialing a number within the United States, dial 1 + area code + phone number; if you are calling outside the country, dial 011 + country code + city code + phone number.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have a prepaid calling card, you will be notified over the phone as to how much "talk time" you have remaining on your card, and you will also receive a 1-minute-remaining warning.