Calling the Philippines [Archive]

mrvette

01-31-2012, 8:50am

Anyone with any experience calling the Philippines??? my neighbor's wife is from there and all the time calling her family, chatting up a bill with ATT, he claims there is no other choice because of some deal with ATT over there, I say bullshit, there IS a way around it, he claims not....

I think Magic Jack would work fine so just dial the freeking number and get over it....

:dance::waiting:

NEVRL8T

01-31-2012, 8:52am

See BoracayJohnny. He is in Angeles City.

ASTROCREEP

01-31-2012, 9:08am

Looks like Magic Jack only works going to the US and not calling to the Phils. Also you can't use magic jack with a cell phone. Not too many house phones there. I used Skype and their rate was around $.15 a minute.

I did use my android phone with GrooveIP on it to call back to the states for free using a wifi source in the phils. But calling to the phils while in the phils I still needed Skype @ $.15 a minute.

So my recommendation is to send a cheap android over with groove IP and all they would have to pay is for internet which is about 20 bucks a month or 999 peso's to call her in the US.

P.S. Groove IP ($5 bucks) can only be purchased while in the states and you also need a Google voice number which is free.

Oops forgot to add computer to computer calls with video are free on skype!

boracayjohnny

01-31-2012, 9:11am

See BoracayJohnny. He is in Angeles City.

Free Skype internet calls and cheap calls to phones online - Skype (http://www.skype.com/intl/en/home)

mrvette

01-31-2012, 9:47am

Free Skype internet calls and cheap calls to phones online - Skype (http://www.skype.com/intl/en/home)

Philippines don't show up on that site, I tried several approaches...

:waiting:

...Whitepower...

01-31-2012, 9:54am

I use Skype to talk to my boss in the UK all the time. Free international calls. I even have a pimp ass Logitech headset that plugs into the USB port. We even do three way calling on it too for client meetings. You can even set up webcams for real time video calls to, all for free.

Only question is do they have a computer with a stable internet connection on their end..

boracayjohnny

01-31-2012, 10:08am

Philippines don't show up on that site, I tried several approaches...

:waiting:

Skype can be used all over the world. I know since I've used it in all kinds of places. The only thing is the both folks, the caller and the callee, need to have Skype. It's pretty simple to set up and away they can go.

mrvette

01-31-2012, 11:40am

Skype can be used all over the world. I know since I've used it in all kinds of places. The only thing is the both folks, the caller and the callee, need to have Skype. It's pretty simple to set up and away they can go.

I just let Chuck see this thread, he looked at your avatar there and though he and you looked nearly alike, assuming that IS you there....:lol:

and he said they had a nice Skype setup going already, but they got hit with a brownout and so it crashed....

so to get a battery backup for their stuff on their end....

cheaper to buy here and send it over Forex....

:cert:

Meeko87

01-31-2012, 11:54am

This and a really long string.
http://www.ancient-wisdom.info/coconut_phone_image.jpg

island14

01-31-2012, 12:02pm

This and a really long string.
http://www.ancient-wisdom.info/coconut_phone_image.jpg

PLDT and Globe Telephone Co. ! :lol:

boracayjohnny

01-31-2012, 4:29pm

I just let Chuck see this thread, he looked at your avatar there and though he and you looked nearly alike, assuming that IS you there....:lol:

and he said they had a nice Skype setup going already, but they got hit with a brownout and so it crashed....

so to get a battery backup for their stuff on their end....

cheaper to buy here and send it over Forex....

Well, they already are good to go except for the common brownouts.

And yep, that's me. The wife and I were in Palawan back in June, 2011.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/boracayjohnny/funny%201/dospalmas.jpg

Dos Palmas Island Resort & Spa (http://www.dospalmas.com.ph/corporate_profile.php)

:cert:

PLDT and Globe Telephone Co. ! :lol:

You see where Globe is heavily investing in the future due to everyone wanting a smart phone? In the paper yesterday, Globe just secured a $90M loan from China for modernization. I guess they can now increase their tin cans with string. :D

mrvette

01-31-2012, 5:50pm

Nah, heavier string means more voices on same strand....

:D:cert:

Nox

01-31-2012, 6:13pm

island14

01-31-2012, 9:35pm

You see where Globe is heavily investing in the future due to everyone wanting a smart phone? In the paper yesterday, Globe just secured a $90M loan from China for modernization. I guess they can now increase their tin cans with string. :D

You know how loans work in the Philippines..

No one pays anyone back, and it's your own fault because you loaned it to me.

:lol:

boracayjohnny

01-31-2012, 9:45pm

You know how loans work in the Philippines..

No one pays anyone back, and it's your own fault because you loaned it to me.

:lol:

:iagree:

These cats give loan sharks a good name.

Did you see they've worked the mojo on the IMF? The IMF gave a $500M loan to help in the recovery of typhoon Sedong. I saw published reports of damages totaling around $25M. Now, they've got the IMF involved in kickbacks. That's working the mojo. :lol:

island14

01-31-2012, 9:55pm

I had to google IMF..

Sad thing is that, most of the money will never see the hands of the people it was intended for.

boracayjohnny

01-31-2012, 10:04pm

I had to google IMF..

Sad thing is that, most of the money will never see the hands of the people it was intended for.

Truth.

Could you imagine if the folks got their shit together? I mean, think of Hawaii the size of this country. Your beach front property might get you more Tanduay than you'd know how to use. :lol:

Rotorhead

01-31-2012, 10:09pm

I'll have to ask my wife, she get is for .15$ a minute on her cell. Do not make any effort to call and inquire with a company. Your phone will ring 20 times a day and they will not leave you alone no matter what.

island14

01-31-2012, 10:19pm

Truth.

Could you imagine if the folks got their shit together? I mean, think of Hawaii the size of this country. Your beach front property might get you more Tanduay than you'd know how to use. :lol:

I guess it could happen someday, probably not in our lifetime..

Just me, but if this place becomes over infested with tourist, I will move to an even smaller place.. :lol:

Are you using Skype for your calls back to the states?

I don't think my internet is fast enough to use it here from home, but tried it a few weeks ago from over in town.

It worked pretty good! :seasix:

In the past I have used the Yahoo call out service, and it only cost 1 cent a minute.

But often it was hard for the people I was calling to hear me, but again I blame it on the slow internet.

boracayjohnny

01-31-2012, 10:45pm

I guess it could happen someday, probably not in our lifetime..

Just me, but if this place becomes over infested with tourist, I will move to an even smaller place.. :lol:

Are you using Skype for your calls back to the states?

I don't think my internet is fast enough to use it here from home, but tried it a few weeks ago from over in town.

It worked pretty good! :seasix:

In the past I have used the Yahoo call out service, and it only cost 1 cent a minute.

But often it was hard for the people I was calling to hear me, but again I blame it on the slow internet.

Yep, the audio and video works mostly good. The problem is, yes, the shitty up/down. Sometimes, we can only get the audio. But it's still free so there is that.

oahuyahoo

01-31-2012, 10:47pm

Free Skype internet calls and cheap calls to phones online - Skype (http://www.skype.com/intl/en/home)

:iagree: That's what we do here.

Rotorhead

01-31-2012, 10:50pm

I guess it could happen someday, probably not in our lifetime..

Just me, but if this place becomes over infested with tourist, I will move to an even smaller place.. :lol:

.

I like the way you think my friend.
only problem is my job on helicopters requires a populated area to have lots of work. I need an island gig fixing helicopters.

island14

02-01-2012, 12:14am

I like the way you think my friend.
only problem is my job on helicopters requires a populated area to have lots of work. I need an island gig fixing helicopters.

There was that one helicopter that flew over here last year :lol:

Lots of boat engines need work though :seasix:

:cheers:

boracayjohnny

02-01-2012, 12:42am

There was that one helicopter that flew over here last year :lol:

Lots of boat engines need work though :seasix:

:cheers:

Payments can easily be made in seafood or maybe chicken on a good day. :D

ft laud mike

02-01-2012, 12:45am

Free Skype internet calls and cheap calls to phones online - Skype (http://www.skype.com/intl/en/home)

Phone card,come in $2, $5, $10.. works pretty good for Europe, Africa & far East
(different cards- some with better rates)

island14

02-01-2012, 12:48am

Payments can easily be made in seafood or maybe chicken on a good day. :D

I got two chickens once from a Mom as payment for introducing an American to her daughter... :D

:lol:

island14

02-01-2012, 12:59am

Phone card,come in $2, $5, $10.. works pretty good for Europe, Africa & far East
(different cards- some with better rates)

I bought a $20 card and ended up getting about an hours worth of phone time calling the Philippines.

When you first get on it says you have a great number of minutes, and guess if you use them all in just one call it would seem like a better deal.

But every time I would use it in multiple calls, they have a connect fee that eats up the minutes fast.

boracayjohnny

02-01-2012, 1:21am

I got two chickens once from a Mom as payment for introducing an American to her daughter... :D

:lol:

:lol::lol:

kylebuck

02-01-2012, 1:43am

I got two chickens once from a Mom as payment for introducing an American to her daughter... :D

:lol:

:leaving:

boracayjohnny

02-01-2012, 3:14am

:leaving:

Joe, you'd hurt yourself here. There are so many fine young ladies and they are mostly good. I say that because no where is perfect. Although, this place will give it a run for it's money as far as wimmens.

KAYAK - Cheap Flights - Deals on Airline Tickets - Airfare - Compare Hundreds of Travel Sites (http://www.kayak.com/flights#batonrougelouisiana-MNL/2012-02-29/2012-03-21)

$1147 roundtrip

I used Baton Rouge as your departure.

But, you should finish your schoolin' first. You might get here and not want to go back due to :cert: and the :Sexy: times.

island14

02-01-2012, 3:43am

Now JoeBuck knows my true motive for trying to pimp him off over here...

I got two chickens for an old one..

Wonder what i'd get for a Joe :lol:

island14

02-01-2012, 5:00am

Almost forgot in case some did not know..

They have a online texting service called Chikka it is free to text from anywhere to cell phones in the Philippines.

Chikka | Always the best way to text FREE to the Philippines (http://www.chikka.com/)

I have not tried this one below but they say you can text the USA for free from here.

SMS Everywhere - Send text messages SMS to cell phones (http://smseverywhere.com/)

ft laud mike

02-01-2012, 6:04am

Joe, you'd hurt yourself here. There are so many fine young ladies and they are mostly good. I say that because no where is perfect. Although, this place will give it a run for it's money as far as wimmens.

KAYAK - Cheap Flights - Deals on Airline Tickets - Airfare - Compare Hundreds of Travel Sites (http://www.kayak.com/flights#batonrougelouisiana-MNL/2012-02-29/2012-03-21)

$1147 roundtrip

I used Baton Rouge as your departure.

But, you should finish your schoolin' first. You might get here and not want to go back due to :cert: and the :Sexy: times.

:iagree:
Nice women
And the food will turn you into a fatty!
Ex's mom was Phi
Pancit, lechon, adobo, lumpia, served with patisse (spelling on these is ?)fish sauce
:yum:
Phone cards do vary a bit, especially if your calling a cell phone vs a land line