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Hidden fees and overstated minutes are big problems in the calling card industry. That's because not all card vendors fully or clearly disclose information on all applicable rates and fees. And because some overstate minutes or state minutes under a 'best case scenario' that few can achieve.
The problems are widespread enough that many consumers file complaints each year about deceptive or fraudulent pricing by calling card vendors. Sometimes these practices are so flagrant that lawsuits are filed and government agencies take action.
For instance, a prominent such case was...
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To be a smart calling card buyer, you should know your own personal calling patterns.
If you have a good idea of what you need, you'll be able to make much better choices.
Some questions to ask yourself are:
where am I calling?
how many calls am I going to make?
can I make calls in batches all at once or will they be one at a time?
how long will my calls be?
how long will I need the card?
will I be using a payphone for any calls?
am I calling landline or mobile phones?
does the calling card company have a local access number I can use or will I have to...
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Once you have a good idea of your calling needs and have found yourself a couple trustworthy vendors, it is time to pick your calling card.
Given the incredible range of available cards, that's easier said than done - especially if you are truly looking for a good deal.
Below is a checklist of things you'll want to look at before you buy a calling card. They are pretty basic, but they should help you avoid bogus cards.
How to Pick a Calling Card
Here are some things to look for as you narrow down which phone card to buy:
1. Verify that per minute rates are low
For each...
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Before you get into the nitty gritty of picking a card based on rates and other factors, your first priority is finding a reputable vendor to buy from.
If you don't buy a card from a solid company, there's a good chance you are going to have a bad experience.
Finding good calling card vendors is not too hard if you know what to look for. Once you've found one or two good vendors, then you can focus on choosing the right card.
Below are some of the factors you may want to consider in choosing a calling card vendor.
If you have difficulty finding somebody that looks good, please...
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Pingo.com has won our 2010 Editor's Choice award for best international calling card.
Pingo is almost in a class by themselves in the calling card industry. We strongly recommend them.
Pingo has earned the top spot 2 years in a row for many reasons: low rates, clean pricing, flexible dialing options, excellent promotions, strong customer support,... There's really nothing bad you can say about them.
One decisive factor for us is pricing: Pingo simply has better pricing than other companies.
Why? First, their rates are consistently among the lowest in the industry....
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Based on in-depth analysis of dozens of calling cards, we recommend the following calling card companies for your next purchase.
Based on in-depth review, we recommend these phone card vendors because they have good prices and good reputations, they state their fees clearly, and they provide live customer support.
Click here for more on why we recommend these firms and follow links below to read our in-depth calling card reviews.
✩ Editor's Choice ✩
Pingo.com
Pingo.com sells cheap calling cards for calling worldwide. Their pricing is very clean and simple with few extra fees....
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In addition to our top picks, reviews, and ratings, there's a ton of other useful information on AboutCallingCards.com. Here are some popular topics:
Biggest calling card companies
Types of calling card companies
Calling card rates and fees
How to buy a calling card
How to avoid hidden fees
How to assess your calling card needs
Calling Card Rates
Confused about calling card rates? You are not alone.
Calling Card Rates
Calling card pricing is extremely confusing - often purposefully so. Complex pricing helps companies obscure how much you are really...
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Calling cards are available in an increasingly wide range of places. The main options are to buy thru an online vendor or to buy at a retail store.
As a general rule, we recommend that you buy calling cards thru online vendors, not at retail shops.
Why?
Here are the five main reasons to buy calling cards from online vendors:
Easier to identify and compare vendors online
Easier to verify vendor credentials and reputation
Easier to compare calling card prices and features in-depth
Easier to set-up and manage features like PIN-less dialing and speed dial via online account...
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