Cheap Communication
This page is quite short, as most of you are probably more technologically inclined than me.
SKYPE/WHATSAPP/GOOGLE TALK..
Eliminate the need to use expensive calling cards (wherever there is WiFI).
In remote islands/mountains, using calling cards or waiting until you return to civilisation are the best options.
UNLOCKED SMARTPHONE
Just about everywhere in the world (outside of the USA) SIM cards can be easily and cheaply purchased (sometimes they require a passport). Buy a local SIM (usually $5-10 with some credit), choose the plan that works for you, and start communicating. If you don't have an unlocked phone, get one! It will pay for itself by providing FREE: Wifi, GPS, Navigation, Skype, etc.
CALLING CARD
Still a viable option where fixed line is still the only way to communicate. Cost varies greatly by country. Sometimes it is your only option beyond a carrier pigeon or smoke signal.
SKYPE/WHATSAPP/GOOGLE TALK..
Eliminate the need to use expensive calling cards (wherever there is WiFI).
In remote islands/mountains, using calling cards or waiting until you return to civilisation are the best options.
UNLOCKED SMARTPHONE
Just about everywhere in the world (outside of the USA) SIM cards can be easily and cheaply purchased (sometimes they require a passport). Buy a local SIM (usually $5-10 with some credit), choose the plan that works for you, and start communicating. If you don't have an unlocked phone, get one! It will pay for itself by providing FREE: Wifi, GPS, Navigation, Skype, etc.
CALLING CARD
Still a viable option where fixed line is still the only way to communicate. Cost varies greatly by country. Sometimes it is your only option beyond a carrier pigeon or smoke signal.
CHEAP COUNTRIES
India Nepal Morocco Indonesia Thailand Malaysia China |
EXPENSIVE COUNTRIES
New Zealand Australia Singapore All of Europe South Pacific United States Cananda |