Any Free Way to Call an Overseas Mobile (non smart phone)?

Juju123 on 23/01/2023 - 06:52
Last edited 23/01/2023 - 06:54

Does anyone know if there is a cheaper/free way to call a Malaysian mobile number (non smart phone) from NZ?

My mum back home has never manage to learn the trick to navigate a smart phone, she still prefer her Nokia 8250. I always have to call one of my siblings when they are around with mum in order to video call her or talk to her by using WhatsApp so it's free.

My siblings are not around all the time and I find myself have to call mum from my mobile phone, as you could imagine the bill is adding up.

Thanks

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  • Drcspy on 23/01/2023 - 07:08
    +2

    Probably not possible as the phone call has to go thru actual cellphone providers. Any kind of internet call would be free.

  • jackvdbuk on 23/01/2023 - 07:11
    +2

    Use Skype it shouldn't cost much, you can check the pricing on their website

    • Ice222 on 23/01/2023 - 08:41
      +1

      Not free, but yes Skype and a few other apps can ring mobile numbers a LOT cheaper than your typical cell calls.

    • Juju123 on 24/01/2023 - 20:27

      Will do, thanks !

    • Juju123 on 24/01/2023 - 20:28

      Thanks!

  • Good Knight on 23/01/2023 - 08:23
    +2

    Try AcionVoip, quite cheap, I've been using it for ages to call overseas numbers

    Edit: I can see it's NZ$0.042/min to Malaysian Mobile!

    • Juju123 on 24/01/2023 - 20:27

      That's very cheap option, thank you!

  • ace310 on 23/01/2023 - 10:21
    +2

    Not ideal but it works if your mum has wifi in house, get her an amazon echo show. You can drop-in without having her to do anything.

    This is very helpful in case of emergency and the other person doesn't pickup. I have it setup for my dad.

    I have been using Keepcalling since 7-8 yrs now with very good rate. I checked malaysian mobile is 1c(Usd)/min. You can even send sms as well. Let me know if you need a referral on that. Call quality is excellent. I think they also have a feature for you to dial a local number through which you can call the number you want to connect to. Never used this but it works.

    • Juju123 on 24/01/2023 - 20:27

      Thanks, will investigate these two options

  • Meridian on 23/01/2023 - 16:06
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    This is a good suggestion - an amazon show for her if possible and you just talk to her via your phone and you get the added benefit of video you dont know now (an standard echo will also so it without the video but are dirt cheap to buy) - I do this with my elderly father who also keeps getting confused by whatsapp - its so simple it really cant go wrong press a single button or simply talk to it to answer. Dependent on her having internet, but its worth it just for this for my father and id imagine its very cheap in MY

    • Juju123 on 24/01/2023 - 20:26

      Never heard about this before, but will do some research about this, thanks

  • acrobat on 23/01/2023 - 19:53
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    VoIP Apps such as Skype etc.

    I'm using Vodafone, which often has cheap int'l calls' deals. I know they used to offer particular int'l calls add-on for certain countries.

    • Juju123 on 24/01/2023 - 20:22

      I'm with 2 degree, will check with them, thanks

  • coffeee on 24/01/2023 - 11:17
    +1

    have you tried getting her a tablet or let her use one?, many older people i know cannot navigate a smart phone but can a tablet even though it the same.

    • Juju123 on 24/01/2023 - 20:22
      +1

      No we haven't tried tablet. She doesn't get the idea of swiping to accept a call..

  • Inder237 on 24/01/2023 - 12:58
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    https://www.rebtel.com/en/product/unlimited/?tocountry=MY

    $5 for unlimited calling for a month and I think you can use landline or mobile phone to make calls. You don't need to have an app.

    • Juju123 on 24/01/2023 - 18:39

      Thank you!

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