HOW DO I MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL CALL FROM A CELL PHONE?
Can I make international calls with my cell phone?
Making an international phone call from a cell phone is similar to making a call between two countries from a landline telephone. Two primary differences are the rates and the requirement to add international calling to your account.Rates to make an international call from a cell phone can be significantly higher than calling from a landline and those rates vary depending on your wireless service provider and the plan you choose. Most wireless service providers offer discounted plans that can reduce your overall charges if you call the same country frequently or make international calls to different countries on a regular basis.
Discounted international calling plans verify between wireless service providers. A typical plan may offer options such as these:
1. A standard pay per minute rate which can verify depending upon the country you are calling.
2. A monthly account fee (example $5.00 per month) that allows you to call specific countries at a reduced rate.
3. A comprehensive plan with a higher month account fee (example $25.00) that will give you an allowance of minutes at a rate that is much less than other options with that provider.
2. A monthly account fee (example $5.00 per month) that allows you to call specific countries at a reduced rate.
3. A comprehensive plan with a higher month account fee (example $25.00) that will give you an allowance of minutes at a rate that is much less than other options with that provider.
In the United States the five largest wireless service providers are AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular and Verizon and each offers international calling plans for cell phone users. In addition there are many resellers such as Republic Wireless and Straight Talk. A helpful list of wireless resellers, also known as Virtual Network Operators, can be found on this Wikipedia page.
In Canada the largest cell phone wireless service providers are Rogers Communications, Bell Canada and Telus Communications. A helpful list of wireless service providers in Canada can be found on this Wikipedia page.
How do I dial the international number on my cell phone?
If you are using your cell phone to call from the United States or Canada to another country you need to dial 011 (the exit code) followed by the country code of the country you are calling. This is then followed by the area code plus the local phone number in the destination country.Many wireless providers allow callers to enter + instead of 011 as the exit code. You should check with your wireless provider to learn which method is required. Many providers allow you to use either method. On most cell phones you can select + by holding down the 0 key on your keypad.
As an example if you are calling from United States or Canada to Brazil (country code 55) you need to dial:
Dial 011 + 55 + Area Code + Local Phone Number
(Exit Code) + (Country Code) + Area Code + Local Phone Number
NOTE: In this example the + symbol is used to indicate what to dial next. You do not actually need to enter the + symbol.
(Exit Code) + (Country Code) + Area Code + Local Phone Number
NOTE: In this example the + symbol is used to indicate what to dial next. You do not actually need to enter the + symbol.
How do I make a call between the United States and Canada?
Calls made between the United States and Canada on a cell phone may have significantly higher rates. Most wireless service providers have plans, which for an additional monthly fee, allow you to call from the United States to Canada or Mexico at reduced rates. You should check with your wireless service provider and choose the option that best matches the frequency you make such calls.The dialing sequence for calls between the United States, Canada and any participating Caribbean nation are the same as making a domestic long distance call. To make a call from the United States to Canada simply dial 1 + Area Code + Local Phone Number. You do not need to dial the exit code (011) which is normally required for an international call.
As an example to call from the United States to Canada you need to dial:
Dial 1 + Area Code + Local Phone Number
(Country Code) + Area Code + Local Phone Number
(Country Code) + Area Code + Local Phone Number
How do I make a call from the United States to Mexico?
Cell phone calls made to Mexico from the United States or Canada must be dialed in the same way as any international call is made. You must dial the exit code to call outside of the United States or Canada which is 011 before you dial any other digits.As an example if you are calling from United States or Canada to Mexico (country code 52) you need to dial:
Dial 011 + 52 + Area Code + Local Phone Number
(Exit Code) + (Country Code) + Area Code + Local Phone Number
(Exit Code) + (Country Code) + Area Code + Local Phone Number
Where can I find the country calling code for another country?
We have a convenient list of Country Calling Codes on our website.Our original International Calling Tool is easy to use and provides all the information you need in one simple step. You simply select where you are Calling From and where you are Calling To and our "International Calling Tool" will produce the entire dialing instructions for you.
For your convenience you can use our "International Calling Tool" from this page: