7 of the best international calling apps
International calling apps have really made our lives easier in these difficult times. So far, 2020 has put us to the test when it comes to communication. We have to adapt and use technology even more in our routines, to keep in touch with the rest of the world. Fortunately, when it comes to making international calls, we have solutions. We can choose from several apps for calling abroad, available for iOS, Android and Windows. Such international calling apps help us save money and can usually be used with Wi-Fi, reducing the drain on data.
GOOGLE VOICE
This app is a great choice for Google users. It allows you to make and answer calls at low prices, send and get texts, it has transcription options for voicemail and call forwarding, and you can record incoming calls. Unfortunately, Google Voice is restricted to the US, and free calls are available only between the U.S. and Canada, leaving out a large part of the international callers. In addition to Android and iOS apps, you can also use Google Voice in a desktop browser.
VONAGE
If you still have a landline, you could be interested in Vonage. An important provider of cloud communications, it allows users to use up to 5 devices. You can make calls and send texts to anyone in your network for free, but you won’t be able to use video chat. The app supports HD audio, so the call quality shouldn’t be a problem. The Vonage app is available for Android and iPhone devices.
SKYPE
Skype is still a very popular choice in the world of international calling apps, even if it doesn’t have the same market dominance that it once did. You can use this VoIP app for voice and video calls to other Skype users, for free, but charges apply if you contact someone outside of Skype. The audio quality is a bit unpredictable and you won’t be able to use this app to contact emergency services. In addition to Android and iOS, you can also use this app for making international calls from your PC or Mac computer.
KEEPCALLING
KeepCalling has international calling apps available for Android or iPhone and iPad. The app has really cheap rates for long distance calling. It is free to download, has a friendly interface with direct access to your contacts. You can enjoy high quality VoIP calls all around the world, whether you are using WiFi or 3G/4G. If your internet connection is not satisfying, you can also choose the Offline Calling feature available for free in your client account.
VOXOFON
This is an easy-to-use app for calling abroad and sending text messages, available on Android, iOS and desktop. Voxofon also offers video calls to any destination, but you’ll only be able to ring up people on your Facebook friends list. This fact can work both ways, as a limitation, but also as a helpful feature.
FRING
Fring offers free calls, messages, video calls between Fring users, and reasonable prices if you want to call mobile or landlines around the world with FringOut. The downside is that its connectivity has received some unfavorable reviews. Fring is currently available on iPhone, Android, and Symbian mobile phones, being the best option for making video calls from Nokia Symbian mobile. The other free calling apps do not support video calls in this operating system.
DINGTONE
With Dingtone, calls to anyone who has the app are completely free. For overseas calling on landlines and cellphones Dingtone credits are needed. There are ways to earn such credits for free international calls, still, the fact that Dingtone doesn’t charge by cents per minute, but instead by credits per minute can make it easy to overspend. The app is available on Android and iOS and can provide you with a number in the US, Canada, UK, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Try out the apps and decide for yourself which is the best for you when calling abroad. Free apps can be a great solution when you have a stable internet connection, and the other party is also using the app, but when all this is not possible, you can enjoy cheap rates with many other VoIP options. Make international calls at the lowest prices, save big, and stay connected.
