In the states, I can dash over to WalMart and buy a cheap phone card for use when I am away from home. It is just as convenient as a phone company card without the dangling entanglements and hidden pop up charges.<BR><BR>Can I do the same in Canada??<BR>

You can obtain phone cards just as in the US.

Danny boy, could ya be more vague in yer responses?

Thanks Danny. I will hunt up a WalMart or equivalent in Calgary and make my purchase. Last trips I had a calling card, but soon realized I was being took!!<BR>

Actually, it's Dan or Daniel. If Calgary is not much different from the major eastern cities (I've only been to Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, Toronto), you may be able to pick up phone cards at many convenience stores, supermarkets or pharmacies for example for various dollar values. If you're concerned about getting ripped off, go with the Bell Canada cards (or Sprint, AT&T Canada).