How To: Make Free International Calls
Posted on October 21, 2006
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Michael Gartenberg from Jupiter Research spotted this odd phone service for making free international calls, you call a number in Iowa (712-858-8883) and according to the site… “When the gateway answers, enter 011 then the country code and number you want to reach (mobile users, do not hit SEND - the call will go through on it’s own). Wait a few moments for your call to ring through and then enjoy your free call.”[via] - Link.
As Michael said, if there’s a catch, I can’t find one either (I called our MAKE Japan office, worked fine) - so, get your phone phreak on if you want to dabble and make some free international calls.
Here’s a how-to of sorts so you don’t need to pay for the Iowa call… use Skype to make a free local call to the Iowa # (in the USA calls are free within the USA) then just dial out internationally for free… Skype on a Mac sometimes has DTMF issues, but usually on a PC it works fine - try it out and post on up in the comments. I tried using Project Gizmo and it worked fine too…
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i dont know someting is wrong… i cant make a call when i dial 712-858-8883 it says its a invalid #..and i am calling from skype…anyone has a solution please e-mail me.. rashed_u408@yahoo.com …Thank you.
Interesting…Worth mentioning for those not so keen in new technologies that “10-10″ long distance services are also a very popular an easy alternative to enjoy cheap long distance calls. How it works? You simply dial the “10-10″ plan’s 7-digit access code, and then the area code and number you wish to call - and receive the discounted rates offered by the “10-10″ company. This is an easy way to take advantage of lower rates - without having to sign-up, internet or switching your long distance company. The Internet is a great resource for finding the rates and numbers of “10-10″ companies in your area.
For example, you can now call Australia, Canada and most European countries for only 1¢ per minute by simply calling 1010228 before each call (e.g. 1010228 + 011 + country code + number you wish to call). http://www.1010228.com is one of the leading discount “10-10″ numbers in the US for interstate and international calls.
well pls email me l_i_g_a_y_a_1_9@hotmail.com i want call internatoinal free dial pls help me!!!