High-speed mobile internet and smartphones have ushered in radical and disruptive changes in communication. Nowadays, people hardly rely on traditional phone calls and text messages to stay connected. And this has only been possible because of apps and services that efficiently use the internet to send messages and make free calls to anyone, anywhere in the world.
Whether you are planning to save yourself some money or looking to explore additional avenues for instant connectivity – our comprehensive guide can help you connect with the people you want – from the United States to Israel. All you have to do is follow our recommended steps below, and you will be good to go.
1) Making Calls Using Free Calling Apps
Using free calling apps on your smartphone (either Android or iOS) is the easiest way to stay connected with the people you care about. Most free calling apps on the market use VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) technology to make free calls anywhere on the planet. However, one major caveat is that – most of these apps require both connecting parties to have an account.
Currently, some of the most popular free calling apps in the United States include Dingtone, Talkatone, and TextFree. For starters, Dingtone allows the user to make free calls to anyone across 200 countries, as long as the receiving party is also a Dingtone user. The app also allows calling to real phone numbers, provided you have sufficient credits, which can be bought via in-app purchases.
Similarly, Talkatone and TextFree also use cellular data or WiFi to make free calls to anyone, anywhere – provided they are using either of the aforementioned apps as well. To start calling today, follow the required steps mentioned below.
- First, you need to head over to the official websites of Dingtone, Talkatone, or TextFree.
- Proceed to download your app of choice on your smartphone and then sign up for a new account. Registering a new account can either be done using your phone number or email address.
- Once signed in, allow the app to access your contacts list. Keep in mind that the person you will be connecting with should have an active account with that respective app, and that app should be installed on his or her smartphone.
- After that, simply start calling for free over the internet to anyone in Israel.
2) Download Google Voice or Skype
In addition to using the free calling apps stated beforehand, you can also use Skype or Google Voice to make calls anywhere across the globe. However, it should be known that Skype users can make free app-to-app calls anywhere in the world via the internet, and if you want to call a real phone number, then you have to purchase additional calling credits or a subscription for the same.
On the other hand, Google Voice does not support app-to-app free calls over the internet. Instead, it uses a fixed subscription rate per month (starting at $10 per month), ultimately allowing you to call any number on the globe. To use any of the above-mentioned services today, follow the steps laid out below.
- Begin by first visiting the official website of either Google Voice or Skype, based on your needs and preferences.
- The primary step involves signing in either to your Google account or Microsoft account. If you do not have either account, then you can always create a new one.
- After logging in, choose your subscription plan for either Google Voice or Skype. However, if you do not want to subscribe to any plan, then you can always use Skype’s app-to-app free calling facility over the internet. Alternatively, you can purchase Skype Credit instead of a subscription plan as well.
- Once done, simply share your contacts list with Skype or Google Voice and start calling your desired person right away.
3) Take Advantage of International Calling Plans
While internet-based calling is great, there are times when you want a simple solution. Such times you can rely on telecom companies in the United States. They can help you make unlimited international calls at affordable rates.
Presently, the top three telecommunications enterprises in the US are AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Each of the aforementioned companies offer unlimited international calling plans, ultimately allowing you to seamlessly call anywhere in Israel. For the unversed, AT&T and T-Mobile charge just $15 per month for unlimited international calling anywhere in the world.
Additionally, Verizon offers more plans based on your usage: $5 per month for discounted international calling; $10 per month for a bundle of your choice containing minutes to call your preferred country; and $15 per month for unlimited calling anywhere. To begin your subscription today, follow the steps below carefully.
- Start by heading over to the official websites of AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile, based on your preferences.
- Proceed to log in to your existing account, or you can register as a new subscriber. Remember that if you are registering as a new user, you need to obtain a new SIM card as well.
- Once done, subscribe to the international calling plan of your choice.
- After successful activation, you can start calling your loved ones in Israel without any issues.
