How to Make International Calls Via SMS

The minutes that you us on your plan will already cost you, but international calls from a cell phone can be even more expensive, as networks tend to price international service quite unreasonably. Nevertheless, some cell phone users will find it necessary to make an international call anyway. Whether you only dial out of the country once a year or are a person who makes these extra long distance calls regularly, there’s a service now available that is not only more efficient, but oddly affordable as well.

Services such as use Short Messaging Service (SMS) to direct your international calls to through a much cheaper provider. If you don’t already know, SMS is the same as text messaging – so you’re probably skeptical about how exactly text messaging will allow you to call your international recipients. Well there’s no need to fret – for no additional charges, you can indeed make international calls through via SMS.

Using Call2.com:
Call2.com is an SMS call service that can offer cheaper rates than your cell phone service. After sending a text message to Call2.com, you will be prompted to call the number after a dial tone. Before trying to send a call, you must first visit Call2.com and setup your account with your phone. Here is a quick overview of how Call2.com works:

1. To begin sending international calls, send a blank message to  447781472729
2. You will receive a call
3. Answer the Call
4. Enter the number you wish to call
5. The number will ring (charges begin)

For more detailed and exact information, visit Call2.com to view rates and instructions on how to use their service.

Using MyWebCalls.com:
MyWebCalls.com, an SMS callback service managed by UK ISP Telecomplete, is very similar to Call2.com. Be sure to visit MyWebCalls.com for rates and more detailed instructions:

1. Sign up for an account at MyWebCalls.com
2. Send an SMS to 446697798696 in this format: username password yournumber numbertocall
3. Once your SMS is received, a call will be sent to each number.
4. If both parties pick up, you will be connected