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Thanks to globalization and new technologies, we can live in a society that is constantly interconnected on a global scale.
And the best proof of this is that we can make international calls to any country in the world, thanks to our smartphone, a device with which we can simultaneously connect to the internet.
That is why we should know everything about international calls, how they are made, and their cost.
**What are international calls?**
International calls are those made from the national territory of the country where the caller is located to a landline or mobile phone in another country.
International calls are usually more expensive than a local call, so it is pertinent to know in advance about the rates established for this type of call, or if there is any plan or flat-rate package for this type of telephone communication.
**International calls are different from roaming (international roaming),** a service that allows mobile phone and other electronic device users to make and receive calls and messages, as well as stay connected to the internet abroad, while keeping the phone number they are using in their home country.
**How to make international calls?**
Making international calls is not complicated, as you only need to dial the + button (which occupies the same key as the 0), along with the country code assigned to the country to which the international call will be made, followed by the phone number.
The + replaces the international direct dialing code, in case you are calling from a mobile phone, and it is a dialing pattern used
within the United States.
**What is the cost of an international call?**
The cost of an international call will depend on the country you are calling, so rates may vary if you call from the United States to Mexico, Guatemala, or Honduras.
Cost of an international call from the United States to Mexico
There are several traditional telephone operators that allow you to make international calls from the United States to Mexico.
One of these companies is **AT&T,** which offers a mobile phone plan at a cost of $3.99 per month to make calls to Mexico, in which each minute spent on these calls is priced at 9 cents.
In the case of AT&T U-Verse landlines, calls to Mexico cost from **5 to 7** cents per minute, which are charged separately from the regular phone bill.
Another alternative is **Verizon** with its Nationwide Plus Mexico plans, in which the call can cost from 20 to 45 cents per minute, depending on the version of this plan purchased.
Cost of an international call from the United States to Guatemala
**T-Mobile** offers its **Connect** plan, which has different per-minute rates depending on the version of the plan purchased.
If your plan does not include international calls, the cost will be $3 per minute if you wish to call Guatemala. With international calling, the cost will be 30 cents per minute, regardless of whether you make the call from a landline or a mobile phone.
Cost of international calls from the United States to Honduras
As with Guatemala, T-Mobile also offers its **Connect** plan for calls from the United States to Honduras, with similar rates: $3.00 per minute on the plan without international calls and 30 cents per minute for calls from a landline or mobile phone with international calling included.
Which companies provide international calling services?
From the **United States**, you can **make international calls to Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala** using the services and plans offered by the carriers **T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T.**
**How to make free international calls?**
This can be an option if the interested party does not have enough balance to **make international calls.**
To meet this need, there are a number of apps on the market that will allow you to make international calls at any time of the day, all year round.
One of these apps is WhatsApp, which can be used in any country in the world, provided that both the caller and the recipient have an internet connection.
**Another alternative is LINE, as it is an app that works similarly to WhatsApp in that it allows you to send text messages and make international calls from the United States to mobile or landline phones in Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala at no cost.**
Pinngle is worth considering because it uses a very low amount of data without compromising the quality of the international calls you intend to make, to the point that you can communicate even on a 2G internet network.
Finally, we have IMO, which provides a very good experience when making international calls in terms of audio and video quality, even in situations with a poor internet connection, and it does not take up much space on your phone.
We have now learned how international calls are made, as well as the cost of making them from the United States to Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala, along with the alternatives for making these types of calls at no cost.
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