If you have relatives living overseas or you live abroad yourself, you will know how expensive it can be to call and have a chat. Not so long ago to call from our landline and then wait for the large bill to arrive was the only way for us to get in touch. Nowadays we have a lot more choices and one of the cheapest and easiest methods is by using the internet.

As long as you have a computer, VoIP companies offer perfect calling solutions, charging either extremely low rates or calls for free, depending on the destination. However if you are not ‘Internet friendly’ then you probably won’t have ever heard of VoIP.

Phone cards are very simple to use. Phone cards involve pre-paid credit in which the card is purchased for a specific balance, from which the cost of calls made is then deducted. Once the balance has been used up, the card is thrown away.

To use your own mobile would be the easiest and most convenient method for most of us. More often than not our mobiles are with us all the time, especially if we are not at home. They can do all kinds of things, send photos, emails and text messages, but can you use them to call abroad? You can, but to do so would eat up your credit at a swift rate and this option is out of reach to most of us.

There are however options that will enable you to make cheap international mobile calls. You can now set up an account with a cheap calls provider who charges very low or even free rates for international calls. Most providers supply services to every country abroad and rates are charged depending on the country you want to call and where you are calling from. Most providers only allow calls from landlines so it is important that you check calls from mobiles are also permitted.

If you look online you will find a few providers that offer this service. 18185, call18866, MobileCalls.net and Rebtel are all providers offering cheap International mobile calls. The process is pretty simple, you register your mobile number with them, when you want to call overseas you enter a local rate access number and then dial your overseas number. Talk as long as you like! If you have relatives in Australia and you live in the UK, for example, this would be ideal for you.

The charges you should expect are the low rates for the international calls (if they are not free) and the cost of the local call rate. They are able to do this as your call is actually being directed through the internet and not through a mobile network.

These types of services are advantageous as they have no landline fees to pay, no set up fees, and no contract to enter into. The best thing is that there is no contract to enter into for any limited amount of time either. It is all very casual and easy. You add credit as and when you need it.

For those of you with family in far off destinations this type of service is ideal. You don’t need to worry each month when the phone bill is due or miss a call abroad as you are short of cash. Check out cheap international mobile calls providers online and keep in touch more.