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How can I call the US from Thailand after buying a SIM card?
I bought a SIM card now how do I call the US from Thailand? Help please!
Answer summary
To call the US from Thailand after buying a SIM card, you have several options. If you want to make a direct call, remove the leading '0' from the US number, and replace it with '+1' or '001-1' along with the area code. However, it's often cheaper to use internet-based applications like WhatsApp, Skype, FB Messenger, or Viber that allow free calls if you have a WiFi connection. Some users also recommend calling apps such as Mytello or Dialpad for more reliable calling options. Always ensure your recipient can also use these apps if you're opting for internet calls, as direct dialing can incur high charges.
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Nic *****
Everyone here had a 1st time. This is their 1st time. Those judging, cut a little slack.
Mick ********
i use an app called text now. it can be loaded on your computer too so can use anywhere to call us and canada numbers
Dan **********
I use watts app. Line is very popular there also and messenger
Richard **************
Or Kakaotalk works great and is free
John ********
Thai people use Line. Way better than skype.
Bob *******
Check with the carrier. Sometimes preceding with 009 or 005 gives you the best rate. Skype probably the best bet. If you have ms365 you get an hour free every month hen it’s only pennies a minute
Charles **********
I have 2 phones ... I dont change my home phone ... I use calling over wifi .. I get my text and phone calls ... the Sims card is for travel phone
T ****************
Use “Line” it’s free
Giovanni **********
You can’t! I’m a us citizen to and the problem is that US carriers, T-Mobile and the like, lock your phone to their service only. You must have them unlock your phone and only then will the Thai SIM card work. I’ve experienced this myself many times until I bought an unlocked phone then went to Google-fi, and now I can’t call from anywhere around the globe, without a SIM card
Tim ***********
You need a USA sim and wifi calling or use messenger, skype,.....
Fred *********
Skype lol 😂
Cynthia ******
Whats App
William *********
Roamless SIM card does all that for you
Fra *****
Skype , Viber , WhatsApp, Messenger, feel free 😂
Ra ****
With Skype you can call very cheap
Don *****
Have them download WhatsApp. Free to use and good quality. Owned by Facebook as well.
Don *****
Have them download WhatsApp. Free to use and good quality. Owned by Facebook as well.
Richard ******
Line or messenger, no cost involved on WiFi.
Tom ********
I don't recommend that you use your data plan for international calls. It will cost you a fortune to do so. Instead, use options that are free using WIFI, such as WhatsApp and Messenger.
Edward ******
00113214273000...this works. I did chg the real number
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3000...this works. I did chg the real number
Jez ********
WhatsApp
Piotr *******
Use WhatsUp or messenger
Choi *****
Face book messenger.
What’s app? line. Just some of the free phone services
What’s app? line. Just some of the free phone services
Aaron *******
Easiest and cost free. Put your cell phone on Wifi calling. Connect to a reliable Wifi network. Can send and receive calls as if you are in the USA. Been doing this for years from several different countries.
Robert *********
Whats up ,app
Eddie ******
You just say these words “it’s a shitehole”
Jeffrey **********
Direct dialing will drain your credits. Use a mobile app instead, or Skype to call a landline.
Armando **********
+1 then the number
Armando **********
Use Whatsapp
Charles ********
I use LINE every day to video call from the US to Thailand. If you are calling a friend or family, this is a very good method and it’s free.
Benny ***********
Where you bought it must help you??!!!
Ralf ********
+1 for US.
Duncanc **********
Just shout loudly 🤩
Benny ***********
They help in
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Galenus ******
Best you'll dial a number. 😳
Carlos *********
With Skype, messanger or anything but that phone card!!$$$$
Duan **********
Who need SIM card nowadays?
Joe *******
Trouble with WhatsApp is if you need to speak to someone or company that isn’t able to use app due to protocol
Howard ***********
I have Verizon for $100 a month. You can get an international plan.
Howard ***********
Everybody has to have an iPhone you can use FaceTime as long as everybody has Internet. It’s free free free is good.
Howard ***********
You use WhatsApp and it’s free. Everybody has to have Internet both end. Everybody has to have WhatsApp both ends.
Benny ******
I have a magicjack for the phone in my house here in the US. It comes with an app that allows you to use your home number for traveling and it works really well in Thailand for all calls to the US. It also has texting but I don't think you can send pictures or files but it's not really necessary for me because there are other ways for those things.
Andrew *********
Cheaper to dial 006-001-xxxxxxxxx
Lawrence *********
You can use.
Messaging app to do it for free.I used WeChat line and WhatsApp for 2 years.And you can also if you need to call at 800 number.You can use skype for free.
Messaging app to do it for free.I used WeChat line and WhatsApp for 2 years.And you can also if you need to call at 800 number.You can use skype for free.
Ady ******
Use Watsapp line or messenger it’s free
Christian **********
Use Thai sim and download the Dialpad app. $15 per month and you can call to the US as much as you want. It's a VOIP essentially. You can call any number in the USA. No additional charges for you or the recipient.
We run our business through dialpad and make around 5,000 calls to the US each month. Even if I am out on the go and someone calls me via dialpad I still receive it with my Thai sim inserted. If I call you through dialpad it will ring your regular phone app. If the users calls me it will ring me on the dialpad app which requires data but you will have this through your thai sim.
Hope this helps.
We run our business through dialpad and make around 5,000 calls to the US each month. Even if I am out on the go and someone calls me via dialpad I still receive it with my Thai sim inserted. If I call you through dialpad it will ring your regular phone app. If the users calls me it will ring me on the dialpad app which requires data but you will have this through your thai sim.
Hope this helps.
Sunny ******
It is best to use WhatsApp or if you have iphone, FaceTime. It’s free if you have internet. If the person you are calling doesn’t have the apps then dial 001 or +1 followed by the area code and phone number.
Fabao ********
WhatsApp
Niclas ********
Use messenger it is free.
Mack ********
Use WhatsApp.
Nongnuch ********
use Whatsapp or LINE, when you are inside a WiFi. I do videochat on Facebook with my buddy in tennessee, on FB messenger. you just need to be connected to a free wiFi . . not even need a thai SIM card in your phone
Timothy *******
+1 then the area code then number
Robert *********
Test tone app for free
Braulio *********
Call with your phone
Dean *******
Whatsapp 🙄
Etincelle **********
Do you have a google (gmail) account? Then just use Google Voice. You get a real phone number that your US based contacts can call, you'll receive their call on your mobile. And you can call them from the app (for free). Note; you might need a US-phone number to receive an 'activation code' for google voice.
Des *******
Did you need help getting off the plane?
Tim ********
I work remotely in Thailand and have been for about 5 years. I use phone maybe 50 to 100 calls per day it's all free using wifi no sim card just moble
Wayne ********
What’s App
Skype
Messenger Put your phone on WiFi calling. Free calls readily available using wifi
Skype
Messenger Put your phone on WiFi calling. Free calls readily available using wifi
Jeff ********
Another vote for Skype, but I see some other good options here too
James ******
If it’s dtac
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to get cheaper calls
Bä ****
Use Skype, messenger, Line, Whatsapp…ect
Christopher ********
First add credit for intl calling, then dial country code out of thailand 006 1 and the number.
Ann ************
WhatsApp
Maxi ******
Dial the number and after click the green button, you should hear the phone ringing, so wait for someone to answer your call….it is not complicated as it could appears initially….
Jinta ******
if you have ais sim card on your mobile you can dial : 003 1 (1 is usa country code) + telephone number of your friend in the USA. the cost about thb 3 per minute
Lynnette *******
Or use Skype and pay a few $$ for cheap calls to USA. I never buy a SIM and use for calls, I use the available free WiFi that's most places and call using Skype for landlines, and WhatsApp or messenger for everything else.
Kareem ********************************
Wifi
Neil ********
Best to use WhatsApp
Sam *********
Why wouldn't you use WhatsApp? It's the obvious answer
Kimi *****
I use this apps and it’s can directly call to them number, the apps call mytello
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Nick ************
What provider have you bought? For AIS dial
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area code (no+) drop the 0 from the number you want to dial.
Gary ************
If just a friend messanger, what's app,..if bissness, +1 area code and number depending on your plan you got here. As for me international call are 5b a minute true move ,on a post pay plan
Gary ************
+1 area code number
Jay *******
WhatsApp calls???
Andy **********
Buy a thai sim for data , not calls , then the apps are free ! .
Ken *******
If AIS dial 003 1 area code number.
Or 001 1 area code number. It may work for one but not the other. 800 or 877 toll free don't work from Thailand
Or 001 1 area code number. It may work for one but not the other. 800 or 877 toll free don't work from Thailand
Norbert **********
Viberapp ,whatsdapp,telegram,signal ,so many apps all for free to phone worldwide
Dave ********
Messenger if you have it
Phil ******
@Terriann *****
which company did you purchase your sim card from? With the company I'm from you drop the "+" and insert 003. Then USA area Code and then the rest of the phone numberWayne ********
@Phil *****
it will cost the op a fortune if he doesn’t use wifiPhil ******
@Wayne *******
not at all but OP hasn't confirmed whether they have a SIMCARD. Unlimited data and talk is so cheap. I'm on a year plan @ 10mbps
Paul ******
I use line or messenger and do video chat or call on wifi
Hans *************
Skype, whatsapp, Messenger and and...
Bern ******
Use WhatsApp to make international calls as long as you have wifi it is free. I only pay for calls calling the US if it is an emergency situation. (But I am not working remotely, fully retired)
Jennifer ******
@Bern *****
can't use it to call a bank thoughBern ******
@Jennifer *****
Thank you but I am well aware that I cannot use for business or banking transactions. But, I have run across a lot of folks that are unaware of WhatsApp to connect with family & friends internationally without paying cell.
Kev *********
@Bern *****
providing the recipient has What's App and Internet connection of course.
SteBu ******
dial 001-1, followed by the area code and the number
SteBu ******
It’s the same procedure from every country but not from North Korea
Cindy ***********
I used the app Mytello. Cheap and always works.
Mark ********
Download Whatsapp
Free worldwide phone calls. You just need an internet connection...from a cafe or the like.
Free worldwide phone calls. You just need an internet connection...from a cafe or the like.
Christian **********
@Mark *******
Dialpad is way better. $15 and can call the regular phone app to US recipients. No need to use data based apps. Just need a VOIP.Christian **********
Good point!
Mark ********
@Christian *********
but its 15 bucks. WApp is free.Charles ********
@Christian *********
and be online!Christian **********
@Mark *******
Yes, but it requires the recipient to have whatsapp. Dialpad calls the regular phone app. So it is dependent on who they're attempting to call. Both work well thoughCharles ********
@Mark *******
surely the people you connect with need the same app, and are also online?
Ida **************
@Charles *******
yes
Anthony *********
@Charles *******
I’m not sure if you can do this from WhatsApp, but from Skype, you can pay for a service called “Skype out” where you can call any phone number in the world from your Skype account. The recipient doesn’t have to have Skype. Certainly, use the SIM’s data for these calls. There’s absolutely no reason to use a direct network call nowadays.Mark ********
@Charles *******
they all have whatsapp
Cincy ******
@Liam *****
Our 70+ 80+ parents and grandparents. And they're not downloading it either bc everything's a scam to them.
Liam ******
@Mark *******
well yes. Don’t know why I bothered responding to him tbh 😂 at least here in the UK it’s the most used messaging app. Can’t remember the last time I sent an actual text or called via phone app etc. c’est la vie et la vie est belleMark ********
@Liam *****
Charles is the only person left on the planet sans Whatsapp. You can lead a horsey to water however.......Liam ******
@Charles *******
go online thenCharles ********
@Liam *****
Yes, I have WhatsApp. Yes, it rings.You can send a message, but it won't be delivered until you or the person you are sending it to, are online.
Doesn't connect if you're not online!
Liam ******
@Charles *******
yes you can. It rings like normal. Or send a message and it’ll be sent (maybe not delivered). Also who doesn’t have WhatsApp it’s 2024?!Charles ********
@Mark *******
I think it might be you, old boy!You can't contact someone on WhatsApp unless they are online...
Mark ********
Do you have mental health issues Charles? Just concerned thats all.
Charles ********
Kree ****************
If your SIM has Internet then use FB Messenger to make a call to your friends list...
Jay *****
Skype or
Viber
Viber
Rob **********
@Jay ****
is viber still around, I thought that finished about 15 years ago😂😂Bob *******
@Rob *********
not according to MySpace
Ross *******
@Jay ****
Talk360
Robert *******
@Jay ****
or WhatsApp
Peter *******
don't need a sim, Skype app is cheap for Int'l calls
Andre ***********
@Peter ******
free on Messenger,line and WhatsAppPeter *******
@Andre **********
Not free to a land line or mobile, that's the issueCharles ********
@Andre **********
yes LINE works very well
Nick *******
Remove the first 0 of the number . Then put +1 in its place
Neil ********
@Nick ******
+ can be done by holding down on the 0 normallyActivity
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