Calling from Canada to the U.S.

11 years ago

Have you ever thought about using a DTA box. This allows you to call USA, PoertoRico, London, British Colombia and 75 other countries around the world. Also you will be able to call domestic. This what i use and whenever i travel overseas i take it with me and it works the same with the same number

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avandrunen

11 years ago

Hi Stranger,

I have been doing the same research and after reading multiple posts, and reviews on various VOIP companies...I just went with a standard landline and LD package from Telus.

I think you have Bell offered out east so you can always price compare.

For business purposes I just found to many reviews regarding the unreliability of VOIP and that last thing you would want is to have bad connection, because you bandwidth is being stretched to the max.

I know many here use VOIP but it just wasn't worth the risk.

Of course now I have to write my script...make a call list and get to work.

Best of luck
Adrian

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stranger11

11 years ago

Originally Posted by annieflora

Have you ever thought about using a DTA box. This allows you to call USA, PoertoRico, London, British Colombia and 75 other countries around the world. Also you will be able to call domestic. This what i use and whenever i travel overseas i take it with me and it works the same with the same number

Thanks Annie. I never thought of that, but am not sure if I will yet. I plan on just doing this for a few hours after I come home from work.

Originally Posted by avandrunen

Hi Stranger,

I have been doing the same research and after reading multiple posts, and reviews on various VOIP companies...I just went with a standard landline and LD package from Telus.

I think you have Bell offered out east so you can always price compare.

For business purposes I just found to many reviews regarding the unreliability of VOIP and that last thing you would want is to have bad connection, because you bandwidth is being stretched to the max.

I know many here use VOIP but it just wasn't worth the risk.

Of course now I have to write my script...make a call list and get to work.

Best of luck
Adrian

Thanks Adrian. I think that's the best option for me. I just called Fido and they have a $30 addon for North American long distance. I have free evenings starting at 5, so I won't have to pay anything in addition to the $30 addon.

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shane_k

11 years ago

Dude, my brother just got a plan with Wind mobile for $40/month with unlimited free long distance to the US.

He has a ton of friends down there because he used to work down there for about 8 years.

Anyway, he's had it for about 4 months now and just loves it.

Oh, and that is a pre-paid plan (not pay as you go)

Ok I guess I better explain if you don't know the difference between Pay as you Go and a pre-paid plan

Pay as you go is where you would pay $30, but that $30 could last you 2 or 3 days or 30 days depending on how much you use it.

A Pre-paid plan is where my brother pays $40 at the begining of each month and that lasts him the whole month until he pays again the next month. So it is a set amount each month for the whole month and you can use it as much as you wants.

Check them out. They are in Toronto

Windmobile.com

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Marty S 11 years ago

Have you thought about Vonage? I have it here in Toronto as well. It replaces your home phone, but is hi-tech VOIP thru internet. Absolutely crystal clear. $30/month - all features all in. They do not even have any upsells. Had it in the home for a couple years now.

Unlimited long distance of course, but audio clarity is just like a real phone because they send you a modem to use on your internet connection.
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bobtracz

11 years ago

I have been using google to make free calls anywhere in the world. Of course if you want to brand a number for call backs then you are out of luck. cheers

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11 years ago

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kcom

11 years ago

Before going with Wind Mobile, as another has suggested, check their coverage maps. I live right in Calgary and have had trouble with intermittent service at best.

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Adrian John

11 years ago

What i am using now:
1) 1 smartphone (I got Galaxy SII but you can use anything you can get)
2) 1 google voice number
3) GrooveIp - an application for Android that connects your phone to google voice number

Now, Make and Receive Free Calls within USA/CA

Hope it helps.

Adrian

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prathamsaxena

11 years ago

you can use bobsled by t-mobile . its for PC as well as for mobiles

FREE for USA Calling

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stranger11

11 years ago

For all the people using Google Voice, I thought they were not available for Canadians. So living in Toronto, I can get a google voice number and make calls to the US?

Originally Posted by bobtracz

I have been using google to make free calls anywhere in the world. Of course if you want to brand a number for call backs then you are out of luck. cheers

Originally Posted by Adrian John

What i am using now:
1) 1 smartphone (I got Galaxy SII but you can use anything you can get)
2) 1 google voice number
3) GrooveIp - an application for Android that connects your phone to google voice number

Now, Make and Receive Free Calls within USA/CA

Hope it helps.

Adrian