Archive for the ‘Phone Card Tips’ Category

Using ZapTel Phone Cards from Any Place, Any Time, from Any Phone

June 28th, 2010

“From what types of phones can I use my phone card?”

Many of ZapTel’s phone cards can be used from a variety of phone types: landlines, mobile and cellular phones, computers, and pay phones.  Check out these different options to see which one works best for you.

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Phone Card Options for International Travel

May 8th, 2010

What phone cards does ZapTel carry that are suitable for use when traveling internationally?

ZapTel carries 6 different phone cards that can be used from many countries all over the world: Absolute Global, Absolute World, Global Caller, Global Line, Study Abroad Student’s Choice, and True North.

Here are some quick tips to make sure you choose the right phone card:

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How to promote phone cards on your blog and earn money

February 7th, 2010

“Can I promote ZapTel’s phone cards on my blog?”

There are many sites and bloggers who link to ZapTel to offer their visitors a recommended choice for their phone card needs. ZapTel has an affiliate program where you can link to ZapTel and earn a commission.

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When to buy a phone card with fees instead of flat-rate calling cards

January 25th, 2010

“When is it best to buy a phone card that has additional surcharges and service fees?”

Knowing what kind of phone card will give you the most minutes is important.  Depending on your calling habits and the destination of your phone calls, a phone card with additional surcharges and service fees may actually give you more time than a flat rate phone card.

Here are some pros and cons of buying a card with additional fees vs. a flat rate card.

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Managing the phone cards in your ZapTel account

January 10th, 2010

“How can I organize my phone cards in my ZapTel account?”

Many customers have asked us how they can keep their phone card organized in their ZapTel account.  Here are the answers to the questions we’ve gotten so you can have the tools to best use your ZapTel account.

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Need a quick and affordable stocking stuffer? How about a phone card!

December 13th, 2009

“I would like to purchase a phone card for someone as a gift. How can ZapTel help me with this?”

ZapTel makes purchasing a phone card as a gift quick and easy. You can make the purchase online and the card is sent to the e-mail address of the intended recipient.

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How phone card expiration dates work

September 13th, 2009

“Why do phone cards have expiration dates?”

The best way to answer why phone cards have expiration dates is to explain it with simple business accounting.  At some point, a business has to consider a product as used or abandoned so they can accurately balance their outstanding credits.  For some businesses, the product is a gift certificate.  In ZapTel’s case, the product is a phone card.

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International students save money with phone cards

September 6th, 2009

“I’ll be in the USA for the next year.  What is the best way for me to call my family at home?”

Phone cards have always been a great way to make affordable phone calls all over the world.  For students who are looking to stay within a budget, phone cards can be the best way to get the most minutes for your money.  Here are 3 good reasons why you should consider using a phone card instead of any other calling plan:

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How to use your ZapTel phone card to place calls from your computer

August 16th, 2009

Is it easy to use my phone card to make calls from my computer?

For ZapTel phone cards that have the internet dialing option available, it is very easy to set up your PIN so you can make calls from your computer.  Best yet, if you have a laptop and plan on traveling, you can make phone calls from all over the world at the US origination rates.

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Updates made to some ZapTel phone cards

August 2nd, 2009

“I have a True North phone card and it’s working a little differently than I remember.  Why is this?”

As of July 27, 2009, the carrier for a set of ZapTel’s phone cards made some upgrades to their phone card network, and if you use one of the following cards,  you may have noticed the change:

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