|
PREPAID PHONE CARDS
It’s a well-known story. The parent opens the cell phone bill and falls over – or screams. It seems the teenagers, spouse, or other family member has spent a lot of time on the phone or text messaging friends. The phone bill can be astronomical – maybe over $1000. Unfortunately, you probably really know someone that this scenario happened to. Cell phone usage can be expensive. Text messaging is expensive. Yet, people walk, drive, eat, and sleep while on their cell phones. How do you put your cell phones on a budget?
It’s easy to do. Simply purchase prepaid phone cards. A prepaid phone card allows you to set a limit to the time and money spent on the telephone. The cell phones still come in cool colors and designs. No one needs to know that you are using a prepaid phone. The difference is that you can only use as many minutes as you have paid for in advance. While some people may consider this an inconvenience, it definitely eliminates the scary surprise telephone bills each month. When you have used all the minutes that you have paid for, it is easy to reload the card with additional minutes – if you want to do so. You can even do it online for some prepaid phone cards.
Prepaid phone cards do not have to be used exclusively with cell phones. You can also use your phone card from a land line or a payphone. The advantage is that you can use the cards to make your long distance calls and easily monitor how much you are spending.
Prepaid phone cards are easy to use. Once you have purchased your phone card, you will be given a toll free access number to call and a unique pin number to use. You simply call the access number, enter your pin when prompted, and then enter the phone number you wish to call. The continuity and quality of the phone calls are equal to any other phone options. No one will be aware that you are using a prepaid phone card – unless, of course, you run out of minutes. The call will simply be terminated. Only the caller will know why.
The cost of using a prepaid phone card varies. Check the rates before you purchase and make sure you know the other fees that may apply. The best part of a prepaid phone card is that you do not have to sign a contract. You can continue to refill your card or simply quit using it altogether. Compare the phone rates and any maintenance fees with the length of time you intend to use your card. Some phone cards expire after three to six months. Most require you to refill the card every so often to keep the minutes “alive.” Check the rates for the areas you want to call, as all minutes are not the same. Most companies charge higher rates for calling a cell phone.
Is your teenager going off to college? Are you taking vacation out of the country or area where you live? Emergencies do happen. You may need to check in at home from time to time. Prepaid phone cards are perfect for traveling. No need to spend hundreds on telephone calls while you are away from home.
The next time you open your telephone or cell phone bill, think about all the extra charges for items you don’t use. Think of the minutes you must pay for even though you won’t ever use them. Then give the prepaid phone cards a try. You’ll be glad you did.
|
Prepaid Phone Card Benefits
Prepaid phone cards sales are skyrocketing. Using prepaid phone cards wisely can help you control your phone bills. Prepaid phone cards are also very convenient. For consumers who do not want to switch their long distance carriers, stand-alone prepaid phone cards are the answer. You receive mobility (calling from any phone including cellular), independence from local carrier and anonymity. Prepaid phone cards are also extremely popular with college students, truck drivers, travelers, and international visitors. Often you can find the absolute LOWEST rate to a particular international country by using prepaid phone cards rather than direct dial 1+ service or 1010 dial. We invite you to search our prepaid phone cards rates and purchase your prepaid phone cards online.
Why Phone Cards Online?
Buying phone cards online is very convenient and it has a lot of advantages:
- Wide range of the phone cards in one place;
- Easy to compare the rates and select the best card for you;
- Get the PIN instantly at any time and any place where you have an access to the Internet (go through verification to eliminate any delays).
How do these phone cards work?
You simply pay for the calling time in advance and reduce the prepaid balance as you make calls. To make a call you dial Toll Free Access Number, enter your PIN number and dial the phone number you wish to call.
Rates
What are your phone rates?
We offer cards from over 30 different vendors. Each vendor has a different rates, rounding fees, etc. Rates start as low as a half cent per minute. Rounding fees are generally either one or three minute roundups meaning a 45 second phone call would be rounded up to either 1 minute or 3 minutes depending on the vendor. Some have a fixed weekly maintenance fee that you are charged whether you make a call or not, others have no maintenance fee. We have a chart listing everything in an easy to understand manner so that you can pick the best available vendor based on your calling pattern.
Placing a Call/Connection Quality
How do I place a call
To place a call you dial the Free Access Number, enter your "PIN" number, then you'll be prompted to enter the phone number you want to call. For more details see instructions for your phone card(s).
Access Number(s)
Read instructions that you got with a PIN(s) for a phone card(s) you purchased to find an Access Number(s). If a card you purchased has the Local Access Number(s), see card's details to find a Local Access Number in specific area.
Can I call from a cell phone?
Yes. You can call from a cell phone and from any touch-tone phone.
Calling to a cell phone
Check the cell phone rates if you are going to call to cell phone destination. For most countries a cell phone rate is higher than a land line rate. To find cell phone rates select a "Country-CELL". If you cannot find cell phone rate call Customer Service for assistance.
Calling from a payphone
If you place a call from a payphone surcharges will apply. See card's details for exact amount for specific card.
Calling from Alaska/Hawaii/Dominican Republic/US Virgin Islands/Canada
Please select an appropriate option from a scroll bar "From-Country", and see details for a phone card to find an Access Number you need.
Connectivity & Connection quality
Please call Card's Customer Service you purchased. Please have your PIN ready. You can find Card's Customer Service numbers in the PIN letter.
PIN-Free Access and Permanent PIN
PIN-Free Access! How does it work?
No PIN to remember! You make a call without entering a PIN. When you sign up, you register your phone number with us. It can be your cell phone, work phone or home phone. When You dial from registered phone, after entering Access Number the telecom switches automatically recognizing your number, and You don't have to enter a hard-to-remember PIN!
Can I call from different phone?
To place a call from any not registered phone number, just dial access number, enter your PIN (for "Jupiter" card enter your 10 digits registered phone number and your 4 digits password assigned by you during sign up) and dial your destination number.
Permanent PIN
Permanent PIN - refillable/rechargable PIN. When you used up your phone card or the balance is low, you can add funds to your PIN at any time. At least one refill in 10 month required
"How do I refill Permanent PIN?
To refill your Permanent PIN find a proper phone card, select amount you wish to add and press button "Buy or Refill", or alternatively login into "My Account" -> "My Permanent PIN(s)" -> select phone card and the amount you wish to add and press button "Refill".
Every time you purchase or refill a phone card with Permanent PIN you add funds to your existing PIN.
Registration/Verification
How can I register?
If you are a first time buyer, after you select a phone card, you'll be prompted to enter your information and your account will be created.
How many accounts can I create?
The best way to keep Purchase Report definite is to have just a single account in our system.
You can create another account but not with the same e-mail address!
- Advantages of having just single account: It is easy to remember your Login information;
- Due to account purchase volume you will be receiving discounts periodically;
- Your credit amount will be applied to a single Savings Account to get a complimentary card sooner;
- You will be verified just once as a new user.
How can I change my Registration Information?
Go to "My Account", then to "My Profile". You can change any information including e-mail address. Before you change an e-mail address make sure that new e-mail hasn't been entered in our system earlier.
What if I forgot my password?
Go to "My Account" -> Forgot password. Enter e-mail address you registered with, and you will receive your password to the specified e-mail.
Why must we verify an order?
Verifying your order is our way of ensuring customers protection against credit card fraud. Our highly-trained customer service representatives inspect and verify all new orders to guarantee your online security.
Verification Benefits
Verified Customers are provided with:
- Higher daily and monthly volume purchases' limits;
- Card PIN(s) and Calling Instructions instantly to the screen;
- Access to Purchase Report including PIN(s) and other special reports and features on the site.
Selecting a Prepaid Phone Card
How do I find the best phone card for me?
A card with the lowest rate is not always the best one! Read the description for each card (Details).
- For a short term use the cards with the lowest rates are recommended (usually they have weekly maintenance fee). For a long term use we suggest the cards with NO or Low maintenance fee.
- Check cell phone rates if you are going to call to a cell phone number.
- Pay attention if a card has Local and Toll Free Access Numbers. Rates are usually higher when you use a Toll Free Access Number. See card's details to find Local Access Number in specific area.
- If you are a First time buyer, try to make your first purchase during Customer Service business hours. Call Customer Service for assistance if you have any questions or problems.
What if I call few different countries?
You can usually use the same card for any domestic or international destination. After you select the desired destination you'll see the cards ranked according to the best rate. For several destinations check the rates for each destination and buy an appropriate card.
A card with the best rate to one country can still have low rates to other countries.
Can I purchase a card to call to the USA from overseas?
Chopin, TravelGlobe and AT&T are the best cards for calling from foreign countries to the United States as well as from one foreign country to another. Please see details for these phone cards online.
For how long is my card valid?
The expiration period on our phone cards vary from 3 months since activation (first call) to unlimited expiration period(Permanent PIN) (at least one refill in 10 month required). Please view card's details for information regarding specific card.
Payment Online
How do I place an order online?
When you select the phone card you wish to purchase please press the "Buy" button and follow the instructions (we do require that you make an account on our site, if you have not done so already).
How can I pay?
You pay by entering your Credit/Debit card information in the required fields.
Credit/Debit cards accepted: Visa, Master Card and Discover card. Additionally we accept PayPal and WebMoney.
My credit/debit card payment failed
If your order is not going through please check if you have mistyped your credit card information. If you are still having trouble placing an order please contact our Customer Support and we will gladly assist you.
What is the CSC code?
The Card Security Code (CSC) is a 3- or 4-digit number printed on the back side of the credit card (typically in the signature field after your account number or last four digits of your account number).
Is it secure to purchase online?
Yes. We strive to make shopping online a safe and secure experience. The security of your personal information, pin information, and transactions is a top priority for us.
All online transactions at our website are handled with the Secure Sockets Layer protocol (SSL) with an encryption key length of 128-bits (the highest level commercially available). This ensures that your credit card information is kept confidential and your order remains secure. Our site is tested and certified daily to pass the McAfee Secure Security Scan to eliminate any risk of identity theft or credit card fraud.
You Will Be Glad You Did!
|