August 7th, 2011
by Aimee
“Why do phone cards have expiration dates?”
Recently, we’ve had some customers ask us why they phone cards they purchased 3 or more years ago and partially used at that time have since expired. I wanted to take the time to answer this question so all customers will understand why phone cards have expiration dates and where you can find the expiration date for your phone card.
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Tags: calling card expiration, expiration dates, phone card expiration
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August 4th, 2011
by Aimee
As of August 4, 2011, there are updated rates for 2 ZapTel phone cards. About 90% of the rates went down with these cards. Only a few destinations have increased. Click on the name of the card below to see the new rates:
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August 1st, 2011
by Aimee
“What phone card is best for me to buy my study abroad student?”
For years, ZapTel has been working with college students who not only travel to the USA to study but also travel outside the USA with study abroad programs call home for an affordable cost. We understand how important it is to make those phone calls home, and with that in mind, we have a phone card specifically dedicated to the study abroad student. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 28th, 2011
by Aimee
ZapTel has refreshed the rates on one of our phone cards. While some rates may have gone down, others may have increased. To find the most current calling rates for your phone card, please do a rate search.
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July 24th, 2011
by Aimee
Phone cards are a great way to save money on international long distance. But how do you know if you’re getting the best value for your money? That’s where doing a little homework up front will go a long way in finding the best phone card for your international calling needs.
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Tags: best phone card company, find good phone cards, no scam phone cards, phone card help, phone card technical support, reliable phone cards
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July 17th, 2011
by Aimee
“I’m an international student studying in the USA. What phone card is best for me?”
We understand how important it is for international students to call home while they study abroad in the United States. We also understand how important it is for international calls to be affrodable for students. While ZapTel carries a variety of phone cards for just about any calling need, we have a specific phone card designed to meet the many needs of the international student. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: calling cards for students, student phone cards, students calling home
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July 10th, 2011
by Aimee
“How do I put more money on my phone card?”
ZapTel makes recharging your phone card as easy. Whether you choose to recharge your phone card online through your account dashboard or through our mobile site with your smart phone, your recharge can be completed in just a couple clicks over a minute or so. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: add money to PIN, recharge calling card, reload phone card, top off phone card
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July 3rd, 2011
by Aimee
“Why does it cost more to make calls within my own state with my phone card?”
In 2007, the FCC mandated that phone card carriers need to pay a surcharge for calls that are made within the state that the call is originated. Because of this, the rate per minute to make a call with a phone card within one’s state is higher than making phone calls outside of the state. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 27th, 2011
by Aimee
“How do phone cards work?”
Even though phone cards have been around for 25+ years, we still find customers each day who have never used one and have questions on how to use them and how they work. Although there are details you should know before you purchase a phone card to make sure you have the best one to fill your calling needs, using a phone card is relatively easy. You dial into the phone card carrier’s network, access the time you’ve purchased, and connect your call. Here are the basics of how to use a phone card. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: calling card how to, how to use phone cards, phone card instructions, using phone card PIN
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June 20th, 2011
by Aimee
“Is there anything special I should know about using a phone card from a mobile phone?”
The best piece of advice I can give you about using a phone card from a mobile phone is to not press send again afte you dial the access number for your phone card. Doing so can disconnect your phone card and can, if you don’t have it disabled, place your international call directly from your mobile provider.
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