Phone Cards- Tips for Students

Phone Cards for Students

Phone cards purchased over the Internet typically offer more competitive rates and higher quality connections; compared to phone cards that are purchased over the counter (OTC).
Purchase lower denomination phone cards and try to use them up during a single phone call. This tip may help you avoid additional fees to receive the minutes you have paid for.
Some phone cards will provide very different rates if used from a payphone or cellular phone. Likewise, calls originating from a country outside of the US and terminating in the US will have higher rates due to international surcharges.

Make your phone cards purchase based upon the type of phone call you will be making:
- US domestic
- International
- Cellular
Know how long your average phone call usually lasts so that you can select the appropriate phone card denomination (e.g. $5, $10, $20).
Know the per minute rounding for any calling card you purchase. For example, three minute rounding means minutes are deducted from your phone card in blocks of three, even if you make a one minute phone call.
If you are traveling outside of the US, make sure you know if your phone cards will work internationally.