How much will it cost to make calls while abroad using an International Cell Phone?
Here again, every country is a little different, but generally this is the really GREAT part about using an International Cell Phone and local SIM card. CALLS ARE REALLY CHEAP! Remember, at this point you will be making and receiving calls like the locals, and the locals ALWAYS know the most economical way of doing things. For most of Europe and Asia, domestic calls costs from 4 to 12 cents per minute. Some networks charge a cent or two more for calls to land lines or other networks but the overall cost is VERY reasonable. As for international calls, they are also cheap by our standards. International calls back to the U.S. from Europe or Asia generally cost from 12 to 25 cents per minute. Maybe a little more if calling from the Middle East. SMS or text messaging is generally about half the cost of one minute voice call. AND incoming calls are usually FREE. Compare this to "Global" and roaming plans that charge $2 to $6 per minute for making AND receiving calls and you will be patting yourself on the back for being so clever.