How to Make an International Phone Call
Dial 011 + country code + city code + local number Price an International Phone Call
Making an international phone call is a little different than a regular long distance telephone call. You will also find that the cost of international phone calls vary dramatically depending on which long distance phone service you use for your calls.
For International Long Distance Phone Calls we recommend:
PowerNet Global Long Distance
OPEX Long Distance
If you are unclear on the mechanics of how to make an international phone calls, we hope the international long distance dialing information below will be helpful when making an international phone call. When using your regular long distance carrier to make an international phone call, the dialing sequence will be:
Dial 011 + country code + city code + local number
Each country has its own international dialing code. As international rates vary dramatically between different long distance carriers, it would be a good idea to shop around for a long distance service suitable for your individuial needs.
(While 10-10-987 and 10-10-220 spend millions on TV commercials, other calling plans may better fit your calling needs!)
Making An International Phone Call
Making an international phone call with an alternate calling service like a calling card or dial-around will make the dialing sequence a little different, as shown in the examples below:
CogniWorld 1+ users dial: 011 + country code + city code + number
AccuDial users dial: Tollfree # + 011 + country code + city code + number
10-10-987 users dial: 1010987 + 011 + country code + city code + number
Calling cards: Access # + PIN + 011 + country code + city code + number
Exceptions to international dialing instructions given above:
- Dial 1 (not 011) for calls to Canada & Caribbean countries
- If city code start with 0, do not dial the 0