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Thousands of Afghans residing in the USA use prepaid calling cards to call
Afghanistan. Calling cards can be used at
home, work, hotel, and even at the airport. And many Afghans report savings
of up to 95% when calling back to Afghanistan using a quality calling card (versus
direct dialing).
Calling Cards vs. Major Carriers (Afghanistan Rates)
Currently, you can use a calling card to call
Afghanistan landlines from 20¢/min or call
Afghanistan cell phones from about 20¢/min from the USA. Compare
the rates that the major long distance carriers are charging and you’ll
quickly see why many Afghans choose to use a prepaid calling card to call Afghanistan
instead of direct dialing.
Major Long Distance Carrier Rates*
Calling from the USA (lower 48 states) to Afghanistan:
- AT&T Direct Dial from Landline - $12.00/min + $5.00 Monthly Fee
- AT&T Direct Dial from Cell Phone - $3.00/min + $3.99 Monthly Fee
- MCI Direct Dial from Landline - 38¢/min + $4.00 Monthly Fee
- Verizon Direct Dial from Cell Phone - $1.99 + $3.99 Monthly Fee
- Sprint Direct Dial from Cell Phone - $1.99 + $4.00 Monthly Fee
Carefully Compare Calling Cards & Companies
Not all calling cards or calling card companies are created equal. Some cards
are laden with fees, and some cards have no fees. Also, rates and quality can
vary quite a bit, so be sure to choose your calling card wisely. Look for tell-tale
signs that you can trust a company. For example, look for prominent mention
of a guarantee, customer support contact information, how long the company has
been in operation, and helpful business associations (i.e. Better Business Bureau).
When you do finally decide on a well known or trusted company to buy a calling
card from, consider buying lower denominations, and use them in one call if
possible to get maximum minutes.
Happy calling to Afghanistan.
*Rates as advertised on respective company's website as of
04/03/09. Trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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