Best way to call back to USA/cheapest prepaid card

[mister_handy]

I need to be able to call back from LOS to the US on my next trip ... usually just had quick calls in the past but I may have to do some business.  

 

Lots of talk of prepaid wireless SIMs, but what kind of rate can I get back to the US?  

 

I imagine I should get a prepaid calling card and just use the mobile to get to the local # for the prepaid card... what kind of rates can I get there?  And where is the best place to get those? 7-11?

[valentinoxxx]

Just use buy a local SIM(see mobile phone thread).

 

It's about 22 baht per minute direct. There is an option for cheaper calls(around 16 baht) using Internet Protocol by placing 009 before your number.

 

Here are the links for information;

 

http://www.cat.or.th/eng/telecom_oversea_e..._efone_eng.html

 

http://www.cat.or.th/eng/comparision.html

[mister_handy]

22 baht per minute isn't bad at all... I think my calling card from here is pretty close to that.

[valentinoxxx]

17.5 baht tax inclusive, if you use the new 009 eFone service via your mobile telephone. ie 0091 for the USA & 00944 for UK.

+91 or +944 respectively, should work just as effectively.

[landy2a]

Valentino, do you think 00961 would work for Aus as 61 is the international code for Australia.

 

John

[valentinoxxx]

IDD would be 001 61  eFone 009 61

 

Use the links provided above for information and price comparison.