Worldwide

Cheap phone call services that are available worldwide, meaning that in most countries you will be able to use these budget telecom services.

Friendcaller is a browser based system for making voip calls, which means there is no software to download, simply call directly from your browser page. The system is a Java applet which works on all platforms and you can call all countries. There is also a software download called FriendCaller 3 Pro for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Truphone Mobile Voip is an application for mobile phones that lets you call other Truphone users, and Skype and Google Talk users, for free over a wi-fi network. It also gives cheap international call rates, and when abroad you can avoid expensive roaming charges by accessing a wi-fi network. The software works worldwide, whatever country you’re in, and turns your iPod Touch into a phone.

Localphone give cheap international calls from landlines and mobiles worldwide. You are allocated a local number for every person you call which can be stored in your phone making dialling very easy. Rates are very competitive, and popular destinations include India, Pakistan, Australia, UK, US, China and UAE.

Fring is a mobile phone application that lets you talk to other Fring users for free, and gives cheaper call rates to local and international numbers. It’s a social network on your mobile phone with many services, including being able to interact with friends on Facebook, Skype, Messenger, Twitter, Yahoo and others directly from your mobile phone. Works on the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Jumblo is a voip system that offers cheap phone rates internationally and for certain countries you can call landline phones free of charge. There are various ways of using the service but the two main ones are to either download their voip software and call from your PC, or enter both phone numbers (your own and the destination number) into their website, Jumblo will then call your phone and connect you.

Online calling cards from Pingo are available for most countries for domestic and international dialing. Their rates are very competitive, particularly when using their online ‘Soft Phone’ method rather than access numbers. Clear and easy-to-use website and you can purchase virtual calling cards from as little as $5.

Talkety is a telecom network provider offering very cheap rates for international calls. Calls are initiated online by entering your own telephone number (landline or mobile) and your destination number – your phone will then ring and you will be connected. You can phone almost any country in the world with Talkety.