http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards Blog about Phone Cards and Calling Cards, International Calling and Phone Calls en phonecards phonecards Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:27:17 +0200 daily 1 There are different kinds of phone cards that function in different ways. Phone cards have different uses for different companies. The way one company uses a phone card is not the same way in which another company uses a phone card. But basically, phone cards allow people to pre-pay phone calls, both domestic and international. The phone cards from different sources differ in how they are used. Some people who want to use a cellular phone don’t want the monthly charges or the contract. A contract locks them into a service package with a certain number of minutes of usage and certain features that they don’t use. They have to pay for these minutes and features. One way in which people can avoid a service contract and monthly charges with a cellular phone is by buying a pre-paid cellular phone. Some pre-paid cellular phones only function with a phone card. They can purchase different quantities of minutes on the card. When the minutes run out, the cell phone stops working.... Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:27:17 +0200 http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards/Phone-Cards-are-Hot/9/ http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards/Phone-Cards-are-Hot/9/ You don't have to be a genius to understand what a calling card is. A calling card is a kind of a telecommunication credit card with the help of which you can make long distance calls at cost effective rates. For people who have to make frequent international trips, making long distance calls can set a deep dent into your pocket. Your troubles are escalated with your telephone expenditure due to frequent international calls from the hotel's phone service or your own phone. But with international calling cards coming as a saviour, you can talk to your friends and family for as long as you want. Prepaid phone cards can be purchased from a service provider and is available for different denominations. You can make calls worth the amount you have paid to buy these calling cards. These cards can also be used to make international calls as well long distance domestic calls. This is one of the main reasons for their growing popularity. Also, these cards are very small... Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:26:04 +0200 http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards/Calling-Cards-Get-Closer-to-Your-Family/8/ http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards/Calling-Cards-Get-Closer-to-Your-Family/8/ International phone cards have made life easier for travellers who like to stay in touch with family and friends while overseas. Before the phone card appeared on the scene, travellers had to endure high calling costs in fact, the cost of phone calls in many instances had to be factored into the overall holiday budget. Now, not only is it dirt cheap to phone from anywhere in the world but international phone cards have also made it possible to talk for extended periods of time "for cents in the dollar!" You, the traveller, have never had it so easy when it comes to long distance communication. However, purchasing a prepaid phone card isn't simply a matter of forking out $5, $10 or $20 and getting a card in return. There are some things you should know and the following checklist will give you a better understanding of what to look for when purchasing a card, particularly if you are new to the experience. As a seasoned phone card user, I have a list of... Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:02:03 +0200 http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards/How-Select-International-Phone-Card-And-Not-Get/7/ http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards/How-Select-International-Phone-Card-And-Not-Get/7/ A PBX phone system is basically a switching system that interconnects a company’s telephone extensions with each other and the outside telephone network. The earlier systems were made up of only fixed telephone lines. With the arrival of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), PBX phone system now interconnects not only the fixed telephone lines but also the Internet. Modern PBX phone systems are usually hybrid in nature, integrating both the traditional telephone network and the packet switched networks. The usage of packet switched networks like the Internet allows easy and cheap connections to any part of the world. A company which has numerous offices across the globe can avail of the services of a hosted PBX service provider. The hardware required for setting up this system are relatively inexpensive and easy to setup. Once installed, newer services can be added without requiring any change or addition of new hardware. All the services are software controlled hence no... Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:27:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards/PBX-Phone-Systems/6/ http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards/PBX-Phone-Systems/6/ How to get a cell phone calling card that will save you time and money on prepaid calling card minutes Cell phone calling cards offer their users a huge convenience. You are not only free to go wherever you want with your cell phone, but there is no need to worry about an outrageous phone bill at the end of the month. Prepaid phone cards, also referred to as “pay as you go” plans, are ideal for individuals on a strict budget. You can purchase a prepaid cell phone calling card for the value that best fits your needs and your finances. Prepaid cell phone calling card minutes are also great for teenagers. You can provide them with a calling card each month and once the time has expired, there are no overage charges to worry about. Cell phone calling card providers offer convenient pay as you go services, many offer free mobile phones or special reduced prices on new cell phones. There are also no long-term contracts and few termination fees. People who would enjoy the... Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:14:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards/How-Get-Cell-Phone-Calling-Card-That-Will/5/ http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards/How-Get-Cell-Phone-Calling-Card-That-Will/5/ When you make a lot of long distance phone calls overseas, you may find that you can save money by doing what many are doing now: by taking advantage of prepaid phone cards. International Prepaid phone cards could be used to call just about any country in the world. These plastic cards allow you to pay for your long distance needs in advance. The cost per minute is much less than calling from a hotel, airport or conventional pay phone. These phone cards are also popular, and they include AT&T, and globe-phone cards from IDT, among many others. These cards connect you through an access code in each country, then perhaps your account number or sometimes a PIN before finally dialing out to the number you wish to connect to. In the United States, you normally would dial out through a toll-free number first. You Don't Get Monthly Bills On International Prepaid Cards One of the major reasons why people get international prepaid phone cards is that, you don't... Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:13:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards/Call-Your-Friends-Abroad-With-Prepaid-International/4/ http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards/Call-Your-Friends-Abroad-With-Prepaid-International/4/ Many people dream of owning their own businesses, and selling prepaid phone cards at home would make a nice start to a good business proposition. Starting this business should be quite easy and could convert your dreams into reality. However, there is a very wide gap between dreams and reality. Your dreams, whatever the may be, can only be achieved with careful planning. As a home-based entrepreneur, you will need to have a plan to avoid pitfalls, to achieve your goals, and to build a profitable home business, such as selling prepaid phone cards . But first let's create a general overview of what one needs to have in mind when starting a prepaid phone card home business, and among the key points to bear in mind are the following: A.) Find out if wholesale agents purchase voice traffic from telecom providers at wholesale, or discounted rates. B.) Determine the amount of investment required to set up a prepaid card home selling business, and find... Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:38:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards/Prepaid-Phone-Card-Selling-As-A-Home-Business/3/ http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards/Prepaid-Phone-Card-Selling-As-A-Home-Business/3/ Prepaid prepaid phone cards allow the user to purchase a specific dollar value of calling time and to have the cost of each call deducted from the account balance. Sold at many retail locations as well as on the Internet, you can buy them at relatively cheap prices and use them from almost from anywhere. But are these phone cards really a great deal? Have you seen calling cards at your local convenience store or gas station and wondered how they work? Maybe you have heard about the great long distance rates that calling cards offer, and are curious about how they can offer such great prices? Are you really getting any minutes with such a deal? If you want a prepaid phone card, be sure to get the best card for your needs. Calling cards from different companies have a wide range of fees and restrictions. By comparing phone cards before you buy, you can make certain to get the most bang for your buck. Don't get cheated on your phone card. With... Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:36:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards/Secrets-to-Saving-Money-with-Prepaid-Phone-Cards/2/ http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards/Secrets-to-Saving-Money-with-Prepaid-Phone-Cards/2/ VoIP phones have created a kind of revolution in long distance calling . The use of these phones has reduced call charges to a large extent. While earlier, long distance calling, both national and international used to result in exorbitant phone bills, use of VoIP solutions has provided callers with an extremely cheap and cost-effective calling option. VoIP phones only require a broadband Internet connection to function. The call charges are very nominal or entirely free, depending upon the way the user is placing his call. The user only has to pay the charges to the Internet service provider. The role of the phone company and payment of any kind of charges to it is completely ruled out. VoIP phone basically convert the analogue signals of the phone into a digital format and transport them over the Internet. In order to use VoIP solutions, the person who is calling as well as the person who is receiving the call needs to have a VoIP phone instrument that includes a... Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:34:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards/VoIP-Phones-The-Cheapest-Way-Call-Long-Distance/1/ http://www.blogigo.com/PhoneCards/VoIP-Phones-The-Cheapest-Way-Call-Long-Distance/1/