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How Do You Make International Calls?

Posted by Cliff on from the internet-telephony dept.

Futurepower(R) asks: "How do Slashdot readers make international calls? I know about OneSuite, Vonage, Skype, and iConnectHere. I know that BigZoo is quitting business. What other telephone, VOIP, or other kinds of services are available? Is there any open source VOIP software that can connect directly through port 80, bypassing firewalls?"

2 of 431 comments (clear)

  1. Re:I don't by Eric+Giguere · · Score: 1, Redundant

    How do Slashdot readers make international phone calls?

    For countries within the North American Numbering Plan, I dial "1" + area code + local number. For other countries, I dial "011" + country code + local number. It's pretty simple, eh.

    Eric
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  2. Re:I don't by Daleks · · Score: 0, Redundant

    If you're using a cell phone you can also just dial "+" + country code + area code + local number. It works regardless of where your cell phone is anywhere in the world. To make the plus you hold down the 0 button for a couple seconds.