How to Call Russia From the US If I Don't Have Long Distance
- 1). Call by using an international calling card. International calling cards are inexpensive and allow you to call Russia without a long-term calling plan. You can buy them at gasoline stations, grocery stores, any location that sells house telephones and online. Calling cards should come with international dialing instructions and a customer service number in case you need help.
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Call Russia using a phone or computer.Jupiterimages/Goodshoot/Getty Images
Call phones in Russia or communicate computer to computer with Skype. Skype deducts the cost of each call from a pre-paid account. The account does not expire, unlike some calling cards. Using Skype to make calls requires Internet access and a headset with a microphone. - 3). Sign up for a pre-paid long-distance service. Some international long-distance service providers offer a pre-paid option instead of a continuing contract. Many pre-paid services offer good rates for calls from cellphones, which are usually much more expensive than land line calls using traditional long-distance service. Read all contracts carefully, especially for monthly fees and service fees.