If you have a broadband Internet connection, a call to the Philippines (or anywhere) can be free. Services like Skype, MSN Instant Messenger, and many similar services allow people to "call" each other through the messaging program. Each party needs a headset with microphone that can plug into the audio and microphone jacks of a computer.
what if you want to actually make a call to someone's actual landline or cell phone? A host of services allows you to call from your computer to any number in the world at low rates. A few choices include Yahoo Voice, Skype, iCall, My Web Call, and Net2Phone.
Yahoo Voice offers just 1.6 cents per minute to the Philippines--land-line or cell. Net2Phone offers 1.9 cents a minute and Skype 2.2 cents per minute.
International prepaid calling cards sold at local liquor stores, convenience stores, and gas stations are often the cheapest way to make an actual phone to phone call. Brands vary by location and can feature rates of as low as five to eight cents per minute as of November, 2009.
Usually, cards come in value increments of $5, $10 and $20. Some of these brands may be found online at sites like phonecardsavenue.com. For example, American Star Phone Card offers 5.67 cents per minute to the Philippines.
