Off the back of this thread about Hitman and Blacque speaking over the phone, I saw comments alluding to interest in connecting with other members over the phone, but unsure how to do this without racking up huge international call fees – we are after all a global movement!
So after being encouraged, I thought it pertinent to provide you with a few approaches for free international calling using internet data (Wi-Fi being best) that will avoid racking up huge telephone bills.
Line
It’s been about 4 months or so since I used to use this app daily to call Australia from the UK for free. The huge positive was that it only required the exchange of a username as opposed to your actual phone number – you know, after all privacy and security are paramount. It appears to now only offer free calls that are limited to a few minutes in duration, however if this is sufficient, give it a look.
Skype
Chances are that most people already know of Skype and simply overlook it when thinking about international calls. Skype will allow you to call anyone, anywhere for free, providing you both have Skype installed. You can set up an account using your email address meaning you don’t need to use your actual phone number providing anonymity.
Facebook Messenger
This is an easy to abuse system to acquire completely free international calls – use Facebook Messenger’s free calling feature. The beauty about this is that you can set up a dummy Facebook account without using your actual personal information, and then when you add the “friend” you want to talk too, there is no fear of inadvertently giving away your private details. This is a way to avoid having to share actual phone numbers but still leverage access to free calling.
WhatsApp
Standard app for free voice calling in the UK, though it does include international calls too – the drawback is that it requires the exchanging of phone numbers, so be aware of this before committing.
Signal Private Messenger
Signal Private Messenger is a fantastic free solution that allows for unlimited duration phone calls entirely free of charge all over the globe. Again it does however require the exchanging of phone numbers.
Viber
I know, the name sounds sketchy, but I’ve used Viber on and off for years. It’s a sleek little app that again allows for free international calling. Again however, it does require your phone number to be exchanged so another thing to think about.
Tango
I used to use this app a few years back for free calls, however the website now advises: “Free international and domestic calls to any number in the US, Canada, Mexico and India.” – of course this means for all of you in those countries, calls should be entirely free. Tango does however require you to share your phone number.
So there you go guys, a few pointers on where to go for free international calling if any of you are interested in a bit more personal chatter away from the forum boards here.
Hope this is useful, it’s taken me long enough to type up!
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