http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/internationalcalls Questions tagged with 'internationalcalls' at Ask MetaFilter. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:39:15 -0800 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:39:15 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/78336/international%2Dcall%2Dcosts How much will it cost to call my friend in Africa? My friend has been in the Gambia for about three months, as he begins a Peace Corps stint. Because of his remote placement, he has been given a satellite phone. He e-mailed me the number and country code for it recently, and invited my wife and I to give him a call. <br> <br> So we're going to, of course, but I'm curious -- just how much will this cost? I've only ever called internationally from work, so I have no idea how much these things cost. I've no problem spending money, I'd just like to know if we're talking like $30 or $300.<br> <br> Is there a Web resource that lets you calculate international call costs? All I can find are offers for calling cards. <br> <br> If it makes a difference, we'd call from our old-school Qwest landline. Probably on a weekend day. I believe the satellite phone is based out of Banjul. tag:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.78336 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:39:15 -0800 africa internationalcalls telephone M.C. Lo-Carb!