Kenny202 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I was using Viber for a few years which only cost pennies but they have become a lot more expensive. Just top up $10 here and there and can talk for an hour for a few dollars. And often if calling a bank, company etc back home can be on hold for some time. I sometimes need to call back home, mainly companies or banks that only have normal phone numbers or don't have LINE or Messenger etc. Is there something like that not too expensive? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paulaew Posted February 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2022 I don't know if there are any free apps, because the local phone companies charge to connect those calls. I use Skype, which is very cheap to the USA and some other countries. When I call my bank in the USA I can use a toll free (800) number and there is no charge from Skype. When I put $10.00 in my Skype account it seems to last forever. Paul Laew 20 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny202 Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 Just now, Paulaew said: I don't know if there are any free apps, because the local phone companies charge to connect those calls. I use Skype, which is very cheap to the USA and some other countries. When I call my bank in the USA I can use a toll free (800) number and there is no charge from Skype. When I put $10.00 in my Skype account it seems to last forever. Paul Laew I think that's the problem with Viber now...... your credit did used to last forever. I think 2c per minute to Australia. Simply top up when you need to. But now its a monthly thing. Still not that expensive I guess but when you buy credit only good for a month. After the month lose all your credit and payment renews automatically 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Etaoin Shrdlu Posted February 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2022 I think I gave Skype $35 for an annual subscription that allows me to make unlimited calls to landlines in the US. I used to top up in increments of $10, but given my usage, this was cheaper. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shdmn Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 (edited) Google Voice is free to make calls to US/Canada, but you need a US SIM card/number to sign up. Edited February 7, 2022 by shdmn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamb00ler Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 2 hours ago, shdmn said: Google Voice is free to make calls to US/Canada, but you need a US SIM card/number to sign up. That is true. After I had used Google Voice for several years, they started periodically asking me to re-verify my landline/cell. Fortunately I could use an Ooma device to re-verify. I haven't had to re-verify GV for over a year so maybe they've abandoned that policy. Once you've verified a US based number hopefully they won't ask again. Perhaps you can use the number for a US based relative/friend to get GV up and running. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Pie 47 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Why not just use FaceBook Mesenger which cost nothing 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted February 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Meat Pie 47 said: Why not just use FaceBook Mesenger which cost nothing How well does your facebook messenger call landlines ???? ???? 3 hours ago, Kenny202 said: I sometimes need to call back home, mainly companies or banks that only have normal phone numbers or don't have LINE or Messenger etc. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMHERE Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, Meat Pie 47 said: Why not just use FaceBook Mesenger which cost nothing My BIL won't use FaceBook because he believes they are commies. So I'm stuck trying to call him with a voice phone. Edited February 7, 2022 by IAMHERE spelling 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted February 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2022 Kenny, a good one that I've used before is called mytello ..... you just top up a few dollars and you can call anywhere very cheap, also the voice quality is fine. Just google ' mytello ' 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chicowoodduck Posted February 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2022 WhatsApp works swell for me, of course you and the caller must have the app on your mobile, but works great and the cost is zero! ???????????????? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willr Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Go to settings on your phone and see if your supports wi fi calling. If yes turn it on, Then you may call any number you like whether mobile or landline. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post robblok Posted February 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2022 I think half of the people have trouble reading and others have no clue what he is talking about. Its about land lines, not someone with a mobile that has facebook or whatsapp on it. That is easy, the OP was talking about landlines and companies. I think skype and viber and stuff like that is it. Phone companies still need to make money so totally free will be hard. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Srikcir Posted February 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2022 31 minutes ago, IAMHERE said: My BIL won't use FaceBook because he believes they are commies. So I'm stuck trying to call him with a voice phone. You can download free Messenger as a separate app without Facebook. But your friend must also have Messenger. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post edwardflory Posted February 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) Magic Jack, under $50 a year, LOOK FOR WHEN ON SALE @$39. Unlimited inbound and outbound ( no video ) via your WiFi, then ALSO put the MJ apk on your mobile - uses your data unless you connect mobile to your / any WiFi. and you have a US "" land line "" number ringing on your Thai mobile phone. Call any US LAND LINE. Also works for a fax machine when connected to MJ device. Edited February 8, 2022 by edwardflory spelling 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will27 Posted February 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2022 Get yourself a skype account. Cost me $15 (AUD) quarter for unlimited calls to landlines to Oz. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickmondo Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 TALK 360 is the app that you need perfect for calling banks etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VirgoSG Posted February 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2022 11 hours ago, Paulaew said: I don't know if there are any free apps, because the local phone companies charge to connect those calls. I use Skype, which is very cheap to the USA and some other countries. When I call my bank in the USA I can use a toll free (800) number and there is no charge from Skype. When I put $10.00 in my Skype account it seems to last forever. Paul Laew I have exclusively used Skype for many years for calling overseas landlines, and the quality is now excellent. I cannot remember the last time I lost a connection. You can set up an auto-debit to a credit card for when your balance drops below, say, $10. It seems to last forever at (usually) 3.5cents a minute to landlines. Or, if you exclusively call a certain country, Skype has monthly packages offering unlimited or many minutes to that country that may work out cheaper 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Where is "back home"? You have a mobile phone? Android? You have WiFi? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post etsllc Posted February 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2022 I have been using Magic Jack for over 15 Yrs to make and receive calls to/from the USA. It costs $35 for the year and is unlimited. They just had a promotion for 5 Yrs for $120. Here is the link.https://www.magicjack.com/account/mjLandingpages.do?page=how-it-works 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitcho56 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I have not tried but an app called Telz does cheap internet calls to many countries. starts at 0.16 baht per minute 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulaew Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 9 minutes ago, VirgoSG said: I have exclusively used Skype for many years for calling overseas landlines, and the quality is now excellent. I cannot remember the last time I lost a connection. You can set up an auto-debit to a credit card for when your balance drops below, say, $10. It seems to last forever at (usually) 3.5cents a minute to landlines. Or, if you exclusively call a certain country, Skype has monthly packages offering unlimited or many minutes to that country that may work out cheaper Skype rates to landlines in the USA, Canada, UK and Australia are 2.3 cents per minute. As some posters have noted, Skype also has some bulk plans which are very cost effective for frequent callers. Note that toll free numbers are typically free (to the USA and Canada anyway). The call quality tends to be very good, and I haven't had a problem with dropped connections. I usually use Skype from my mobile so I can use other apps if I'm on hold. There are certainly other VoIP applications that you can use, but I'm not sure there is a high quality service that is cheaper. Of course you want to use Line or Whatsapp or similar if you're calling a mobile. Paul Laew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crazy Noobie Posted February 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2022 I use a device called, Magic Jack. It cost me $39.95 for a year usage. It carries a USA phone number. I connect the device from my landline phone to my computer or router and I can call any number in the USA free. And any of my family can call me free at anytime. I use it when dealing with my banks and business stuff. Since it has a USA phone number, everyone when talking to me, thinks I am in the USA. Of course there are other methods out there, but I like think one. They also have a way where you can connect the device up to your cell Thai cell phone. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFPhuket Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I also recommend Skype. I use it to call my elderly mother's landline and as others have mentioned, US$10 goes far with it. Being able to call US or Canadian 1-800 toll free numbers at no cost is an added bonus. I've done that many times when calling an airline, hotel or other organization. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 12 hours ago, Kenny202 said: I think 2c per minute to Australia. So, assuming home is Australia, and you're only interested in making calls to Australia.... VIBER Out: https://account.viber.com/en/call-australia Skype PAYG: https://www.skype.com/en/international-calls/Australia LINE Out: https://line.me/en/call/price-table/au per minute pricing varies, you can do the math(s). For calls to, or receiving from, the U.S. there are plenty of free apps. Google Voice is ideal but challenging to sign up for outside of the U.S. Ad-supported apps like Talkatone work well. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.talkatone.android&hl=en&gl=US https://play.google.com/store/search?q=free calls&c=apps&hl=en&gl=US 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 37 minutes ago, mtls2005 said: Where is "back home"? You have a mobile phone? Android? You have WiFi? He probably should've mentioned Australia as back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bbko Posted February 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2022 When I need to call a landline in the US (rarely), I just use the DTAC international calling number (00400), it's only 1 baht a minute. No extra monthly/yearly fees, no extra app to download. https://www.dtac.co.th/en/prepaid/services/tourist-sim-international-call.html 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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theoldgit Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 We use Line or Whatsapp for free calls, but of course both sides need to be able to use it. I use Mytello for other calls, very cheap for most countries and I've found it to be reliablehttps://www.mytello.com/en_TH/?gclid=CjwKCAiAo4OQBhBBEiwA5KWu_3Goan1aqTEmFaYQOA6UTnztNfA13kygVEdj2mqNX677OrXr4BsgoBoCchQQAvD_BwE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre0720 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) The one I use is named FONGO. Free to the area codeS THAT ARE FREE WHEN MADE FROM THE AREA CODE chosen during the application set-up. I have been using that application for many years. It has a few issues, because of this VOIP to landlines. It may hang sometimes, or just close. Through experience, I found that if I have to make an important long call, I re-start my phone mobile before. Been a long time, but if I recall correctly, when you set ti up, it will ask to choose a phone number. And calls are free from your FONGO application to all landlines normally accessible free at home. I could send a picture of what it looks like on my phone.. Regards Edited February 8, 2022 by Andre0720 Clarification (in caps) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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