Anyone have heard of Directo?

[Tintin and Mike 127]

Vonage does have unlimited now, has for a few months. It's only unlimited to Globe and TM numbers, but since a sim card for either one in the country costs less than a dollar, anyone who doesn't already have one of them (rare) can get one.

If you search Vonage Unlimited Philippines, it works. Also, any other calls to non Globe and TM numbers are only .09 a minute, far cheaper than even most calling cards I've found.

Just FYI, Vonage has no contract either on the Unlimited Philippines plan, you can cancel at any time without penalty.

It's maybe a better plan for fiancés and wives that are already here, as it allows them to call nearly anyone in the Philippines. It has certainly been a huge hit here, just to help my wife acclimate here, being able to call home to all her relatives, even in the provinces and talk as long as she wants to.

With taxes and fees, it turns out to be about $37 or $38 a month. But has replaced our home phone line, so about the same cost.

Also, fairly clever they have a mobile iPhone app, and can register one 'mobile' phone for free, and then use it to make calls through your home vonage plan. Haven't really used it much, but neat idea.

So here's the link in case anyone is interested:

http://philippines.vonage.com/vonage_unlimited_to_globe_philippines/

We're down to our last 5 days and I won't sign up anymore. I'll just use Startec which is just $0.07 per minute for me.

Thanks for the great info

[lovelovelovelove 1]

Vonage does have unlimited now, has for a few months. It's only unlimited to Globe and TM numbers, but since a sim card for either one in the country costs less than a dollar, anyone who doesn't already have one of them (rare) can get one.

If you search Vonage Unlimited Philippines, it works. Also, any other calls to non Globe and TM numbers are only .09 a minute, far cheaper than even most calling cards I've found.

Just FYI, Vonage has no contract either on the Unlimited Philippines plan, you can cancel at any time without penalty.

It's maybe a better plan for fiancés and wives that are already here, as it allows them to call nearly anyone in the Philippines. It has certainly been a huge hit here, just to help my wife acclimate here, being able to call home to all her relatives, even in the provinces and talk as long as she wants to.

With taxes and fees, it turns out to be about $37 or $38 a month. But has replaced our home phone line, so about the same cost.

Also, fairly clever they have a mobile iPhone app, and can register one 'mobile' phone for free, and then use it to make calls through your home vonage plan. Haven't really used it much, but neat idea.

So here's the link in case anyone is interested:

http://philippines.vonage.com/vonage_unlimited_to_globe_philippines/

wow havent heard of this.. i would probably try this when i get there so i can call any body back in the phil.

[Mogambi 96]

Funny that you watched the MOA Pyro Musical, we were at that, but I think we were at the one on March 10th! Talk about a lot of people!

Where in Minneapolis are you going? I grew up in Minneapolis!

[Thomasc17 0]

I have used directo for years. Good reception in remote areas. No funny sounds or delays in talking. I have tried many plans the past 20 years and like this for being clear and reliable

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

I always carried a dual SIMS card phone in the USA.  I would get the SUN International SIMS Card. It's like 1 peso per minute to call the USA. If you have SUN Coverage it is very good signal.  I use this when visiting Philippines.  

 

I have no need to be calling there daily from the Great USA