Hey all,
A question...to call from GC to the US, can I use a calling card I bought in the US or does it have to be one I buy in GC? If so, what are the rates?
I know my cell phone will work but it will cost $1.49/minute, so I will save that for emergencies.
I was curious because I thought i read that I couldn't use a US calling card.
Thanks!
Phone call from Grand Cayman
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You can buy a calling card on island for a lot less than $1.49 per minute, rent a phone (from Kfone or similar) on island (that way your family and friends can call you at their lower rate).
If you plan to talk a lot, stay somewhere with WiFi and use Skype (free).
Some hotels have also stopped ripping people on calls (mine charges a flat US$1 per minute, I don't think that is too bad for in room convenience).
Whatever you do, don't use 1-800-CALL-ATT or similar, it can work out at $$$$ (and that is consistent across the Caribbean).
Thanks Tom.
Where can you buy the calling cards? Grocery stores..airport?
Basically you can buy the cards at many gas stations, convenience stores, supermarkets etc... although beware, hotels may charge a connection fee, so you may have to use a payphone.
If you really want to make lots of calls and don't want to use Skype, I'd really suggest renting a local cellphone, or perhaps just buying a prepaid one.
A smart long term investment may be to get an unlocked multi-frequency phone, then just buy a prepaid SIM where you travel.