Use Callback CardIt's the cheapest way to make an international call if you have a number with free incoming calls. You can use either pre-paid or post-paid sim cards.
Where To BuyPriceFor a card with a value of S$10Buying at phonecard.com.sgS$8.50 for fund transfer
S$9.70 for eNETS
Buying at phoenixcomms.com.sgS$10 for eNETS
Buying at mycard.sgS$8.72 for eNETS
Buying at handphone shopsAround S$8 to anywhere below S$9. It really depends on which shop you go to.
There's a shop (actually it's just a outdoor counter) at Tampines Central Block 503 that sells at S$8.20.
Which To BuyWhy Callback CardWe shall compare Skype, Phoenix Callback Card, Phoenix Card, Starhub IDD 018 and Starhub IDD 008, and assuming we are using a Starhub post-paid line with free incoming calls.
Calling Rates S$/MinSkype:
0.09 for landline and 0.17 for mobilePhoenix Callback Card:
0.023Phoenix Card:
0.016Starhub IDD 018:
0.40Starhub IDD 008:
0.95Calling Rates S$/Min Plus Starhub Local Airtime Charge (S$0.15)Skype:
0.09 for landline and 0.17 for mobilePhoenix Callback Card:
0.023Phoenix Card: 0.016 +
0.15 =
0.166Starhub IDD 018: 0.40 +
0.15 =
0.55Starhub IDD 008: 0.95 +
0.15 =
1.10Note that when using Skype or Callback Card, you only need to pay for the calling rate, you do not have to pay for local airtime.
Comparing 10 Hours (600 Mins) TalktimeSkype: 0.09 x 600 =
S$54 for landline and
0.17 x 600 =
S$102 for mobilePhoenix Callback Card: 0.023 x 600 =
S$13.80Phoenix Card: 0.166 x 600 =
S$99.6Starhub IDD 018: 0.55 x 600 =
S$330Starhub IDD 008: 1.10 x 600 =
S$660Note that I have not included the dataplan charge for Skype, so expect Skype to be more expensive unless you already have a dataplan.
Final Notes- Do not confuse Callback Card with International Calling Card.
- Phoenix Callback Card is a Callback Card.
- Phoenix Card is an International Calling Card.
- Make sure you are buying a Callback Card.
UPDATE: I added mycard.sg as a online purchase, the site looks phony but I decided to try, well, works better than expected, don't judge a book by its cover.
