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WiltingSoul · 02-26-2008, 2:53 AM

I've got a friend in the Netherlands who mentioned calling me sometime this next week. So now I've got a question for you guys - If he calls me, do I get charged for the call or will it just use my anytime minutes?

I'm not quite sure how the international calling thing works. I know that if I call him it's quite a bit per minute unless I add on that international calling plan, then it's considerably cheaper, but since I don't plan on making any international calls and I only plan on receiving international calls, I don't know how they go about things like this. Lol, did that even make sense?

Well, hopefully someone here can help me out a bit.

WumpusVA · 02-26-2008, 9:46 AM

You will not be charged extra for receiving an international call. It will just use your plan minutes like normal.

If you plan on doing a lot of international communication, I recommend using Skype. I believe it's only 2 cents a min to call a landline in the Netherlands... don't waste your money paying extra to Sprint, etc.

WiltingSoul · 02-26-2008, 1:18 PM

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What is Skype exactly, and how would I use it?

WumpusVA · 02-26-2008, 2:07 PM

"Skype (IPA: [skaɪp], rhymes with type) is a software program. Skype allows users to make telephone calls over the internet to other Skype users free of charge and to landlines and cell phones for a fee. Additional features include instant messaging, file transfer, short message service, video conferencing and its ability to circumvent firewalls."

from Skype - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

So in a nutshell, it's just your basic VOIP calling method.

For more information, check Skype official website – free download and free calls and internet calls

WiltingSoul · 02-26-2008, 2:38 PM

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okay, thanks for the info.

02-26-2008, 2:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
WiltingSoul Fresh Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 20 Phone(s): LG Rumor Provider(s): Sprint Devices: iPod Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Receiving international calls... I've got a friend in the Netherlands who mentioned calling me sometime this next week. So now I've got a question for you guys - If he calls me, do I get charged for the call or will it just use my anytime minutes? I'm not quite sure how the international calling thing works. I know that if I call him it's quite a bit per minute unless I add on that international calling plan, then it's considerably cheaper, but since I don't plan on making any international calls and I only plan on receiving international calls, I don't know how they go about things like this. Lol, did that even make sense? Well, hopefully someone here can help me out a bit.

02-26-2008, 9:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
WumpusVA Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 902 Phone(s): G1 (i'm lovin it), A host of others... Provider(s): I have been w/ most major North American carriers Devices: XM & 30GB ZEN Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Images: 1 My Auctions	Re: Receiving international calls... You will not be charged extra for receiving an international call. It will just use your plan minutes like normal. If you plan on doing a lot of international communication, I recommend using Skype. I believe it's only 2 cents a min to call a landline in the Netherlands... don't waste your money paying extra to Sprint, etc.

02-26-2008, 2:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
WumpusVA Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 902 Phone(s): G1 (i'm lovin it), A host of others... Provider(s): I have been w/ most major North American carriers Devices: XM & 30GB ZEN Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Images: 1 My Auctions	Re: Receiving international calls... "Skype (IPA: [skaɪp], rhymes with type) is a software program. Skype allows users to make telephone calls over the internet to other Skype users free of charge and to landlines and cell phones for a fee. Additional features include instant messaging, file transfer, short message service, video conferencing and its ability to circumvent firewalls." from Skype - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia So in a nutshell, it's just your basic VOIP calling method. For more information, check Skype official website – free download and free calls and internet calls

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02-26-2008, 1:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
WiltingSoul Fresh Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 20 Phone(s): LG Rumor Provider(s): Sprint Devices: iPod Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; OpenWeb 5.6.1.3-03) Opera 8.54) What is Skype exactly, and how would I use it?

02-26-2008, 2:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
WiltingSoul Fresh Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 20 Phone(s): LG Rumor Provider(s): Sprint Devices: iPod Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; OpenWeb 5.6.1.3-03) Opera 8.54) okay, thanks for the info.

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