If anyone is looking for a good cheap way to call abroad, this is what I have been using

Just thought I would put this out there. Have not found it easy or cheap to call North America from Colombia.
Decided to use a VOIP provider but did not want to have monthly charges, just pay as you go....

Finally found a provider that works really well and no other fees than what you ring up talking. For N. America it is $.02 / minute.

So far while traveling this has been my best option. You can download a softphone from the site for free and it installs to the computer you are on without having to manually do any of the setup. I bring my own headset and find computers I can install a program to and then just delete it when I am finished.
You can also have it call a number, say your colombian cell phone, and once you pick up, it will connect you to another number, like your novia in America.... I find there is a bit more of a time lag with this option, than just using a headset and the computer.

If you want to check it out here is the link:

http://www.callcentric.com/?aid=13412

By radioactive on Dec 14, 2007, 06:47 in Buy, Sell & Rent.

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gringoRob says on Dec 14, 2007, 12:43: I've been using http://jajah.com for calls to colombia (cell) at .13 a minute (currently). One thing I like about it is that you can set it up to give you a custom number that you can call anytime from your cell in the US to a cell in Colombia for the same price, no computer needed (after the initial set up). Works great but there is a bit of a delay in the conversation sometimes that's annoying. 0 funny, 0 helpful.

la campiña says on Dec 14, 2007, 16:09: skype works for me, dead cheap, no delay, recomend 0 funny, 0 helpful.

poorbuthorny says on Dec 29, 2007, 23:39: I use Vonage. $24.99/mo, and unlimited calls to US. If you sign up using my phone # (239-603-6035) as the referral, I will get 2 free months and so will you. My father just got it too (I installed it for him the other day). People cannot tell we are using IP phones. 0 funny, 0 helpful.

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