Why won’t my international call go through?
Making an international phone call used to be a pretty straightforward process. You would pick up the phone, dial the number you were trying to reach, and wait for the other person to answer. However, these days it can be a bit more complicated than that. Why won’t my international call go through? What should I do if I get a weird error message? In this blog post, we will provide you with all the information you need to troubleshoot international calls!
Check to make sure you’re calling the right number
When you make an international call, you need to dial the country code first, followed by the area code and the local number. The country code is a one- to three-digit number that represents your destination country – for example, 1 for Canada or 44 for the United Kingdom. The area code is a three-digit number that represents a specific geographic region within the country. And the local number is the seven- to eight-digit number that connects you to a specific phone line.
Make sure you have enough money on your phone plan to make the call
When you make an international call, your phone company charges you for the call based on the country you’re calling and the type of call you’re making. For example, a phone call to France will cost more than a phone call to Canada. And a phone call to a landline will cost more than a phone call to a mobile phone.
Check to see if there’s a time difference between where you are and where the person you’re trying to call is
If there is a time difference, make sure you are calling during the other person’s “awake” hours. Check with your phone carrier to see if they offer international calling plans. If so, sign up for one of these plans. This will likely be cheaper than paying for individual international calls. Use a calling card designed for making international calls. These can be found at most convenience stores. Use a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) service such as Skype or Vonage. These services allow you to make international calls using an internet connection instead of a traditional phone line. Try contacting the person you’re trying to reach by email or instant message first. If that doesn’t work, try a video call using Skype or another VoIP service. Sometimes hearing a familiar voice can help the person on the other end understand what you’re saying. If you’re still having trouble, consider hiring a professional interpreter. This may be necessary if the language barrier is too great to overcome on your own.