Calling Cards

Calling cards are important. You need to keep one as a back up for times your cell phone isn't working or you're out of network or for traveling.Cards can come in several different forms, from a plastic card with an access number and PIN on it, to a 'virtual' card, where you order a card on line and the access number and PIN are emailed to you. Cards can be purchased online or at your neighborhood convenience store. The bad side about calling cards:
Busted – Some calling card companies go out of business. When this happens your card is useless. Make sure you buy calling cards from companies that’s been in business for more than 5 years.

Breakage - Expiration dates and unused balances. Balance unused or forgotten, is called 'breakage' in the industry. It's an easy way for a prepaid calling card company to make big profits at your expense. Make sure that the calling card that you buy has no expiration and no monthly fees.

Loss - A prepaid card is like cash. If lost, stolen, or destroyed - it's gone. There's no way to cancel or close a prepaid calling card.
Quality - In most cases, once you've used a card, it's yours. No going back and getting a refund if the call quality or services is not what you expect.

Calling card is a good option just make sure to consider the following:

No Expiration

No Monthly Charge - During months that the card is not in used. Many companies will charge a small service charge during months that the card is used. That reasonable and fair. But in months you don't use the card, there should be no charges.

No Connection Fee - Some cards charge a low rate, but have a high 'connection' fee: a per call fee charged at the time the call connects. Sometimes a connection fee can be justified.

Per Minute Billing - Avoid cards that charge in larger billing increments. Some will offer a low rate but have three, or five, minute billing cycles. You might talk for just a minute, but be charged for five! Look for some thing that is 1 minute billing increments.

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