subject: Phoning to India from Australia [print this page] So you need to call India on the dime. You have probably realised that your telephone provider is very expensive. But, you probably didn't know that there are many ways to call India cheaply? The best way of course is to use prepaid phoning cards. But given the amount of competition, it is best to compare your choices on sites such as Phone Card Choice to assess what the best phoning card plan for you may be.
Considering the cost of the phone card:
Prepaid International Phone Cards to India are usually sold for $10, $20 up to $150. Usually, it is better value going for the dearer cards, as you get better rates. But, many phone card retailers have made a good living by providing extremely cheap rates to niche countries such as India.
Good phone cards will allow you to have access to assistance services online and on the phone, in case you have troubles with your Indian calling card. Cards that do not offer this should usually be avoided.
You should also be able to make calls to anywhere in India not just major cities like Puducherry, but Sirsi, Talaguppa, Kargal and all the way down to Virajpet perfectly.
You have many choices when it comes to calling India from Australia with a phone card. There are Indian cards that let you finish talking before the call is disconnected for low funds. Others cards will sound a noise 1 minute before the deposit runs ends, which gives you time to conclude without being rushed. Also, your native Indian dialect may be spoken to help you understand the messages on the phone card.
Be warned of cards that only offer you say $5 credit limit and no more. You will soon find that some way through your conversation to India, your line may become fizzy, botchy, and eventually drop out.
Make sure to Google telephone card brands that specialise in phoning India. Some good search queries include:
