Slash overseas call costs
If you’re one of the millions of Australians who will take an overseas trip this year, take a moment to consider the many ways you can now stay in touch with friends, work colleagues and loved ones without it costing you a small fortune. Likewise, if you are calling from Australia to overseas on a regular basis you could be making big savings.
Thanks to the Internet and Australia finally getting on the broadband bandwagon, calls can now be made for a tiny fraction of the cost using various online services such as Skype. To use these services you typically must follow these steps:
1. Create an account online
2. Download and install the software
3. Plug in your headset
4. Load up your account with credit (typically this is done via credit card)
5. Make the call
It’s easy to get working if you have some basic technical know-how, and the savings can be huge. Using Skype for example, calls to the United States are just 2.7 cents per minute!
If you’re not up to speed with the Internet, there is another way to save on overseas calls. Pre-paid calling cards offer rates that can sometimes be even cheaper than an Internet phone service. You can pick these up at any Australia Post or travel shop. Ekit.com is a popular online calling card service.
So next time you’re calling overseas, consider the savings you could make by using one of the above methods. In this era of persistent interest rate rises, every little bit counts.
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