Skype or cellphone credits for calling abroad, what you think?

Hello Zearah! We both live here in the Philippines... My mother also work abroad and I think Skype is much better to use since it is free...unless your Aunt have a PC... But as I read your comments...she doesn't have a PC... So that means it is better to use our cellphone providers here... Or use PLDT Budget Card... It is much cheaper compared to others...

Yes.. for me skype can help you to minimize the your load expenses. In phone call you can't see the person that you are calling unlike in skype you can hear the voice and you can also see them thru video call.

If both you and your aunt have Skype and can call from your PC using a headset or USB handset, then Skype PC-to-PC calls are free. If you call her on a landline or mobile phone from your PC, Skype rates are far cheaper than the standard rates but you can also buy 'calling cards' (which allow you to call her from your mobile or landline, not using a PC at all) and these can sometimes have better rates than Skype, depending on the country you are calling. When buying a calling card, it's important to bear in mind that they may have 'hidden costs' ... automatic deductions per month and/or a set fee for calling (PLUS the stated rate 'per minute'. You also have to take into account the cost of calling their special number (which may be a local rate call and may be free or may charge 'per minute'). Sometimes they will use a number which is free to call from a landline but which your moblile service provider may charge for or may deduct from your 'free' minutes.

I like skype, also works fine as a video call, so I don't buy credit to call. It depends on what you want/like and what suits you the best.

i have not experience yet,but if he is online ,you can chat hi and call in video facebook it is free..but not know in skype not try yet.

Hi Zearah, I recommend use of Skype than calling her through mobile phone. Call her through Skype in computer shops to minimize your cost further.

If you both have smart phones, you should be able to use skype or viber to chat for just the cost of the airtime all the best urban

I have a skype account and haven't tried it with friends who live overseas. If you wana try to call me, that's fine. Skype to skype call is free, isnt't it? Let me know if you wanna try it. It's great, you see.

I am not using skype though but i guess it also is better to use if it is for free. Usually if you have a good internet connection i still opt to use yahoo messenger because you can chat at the same time video call or conference if you want to invite many members to join you. If one has an Iphone or any android phone ViBER is free and you could send txt messages and call for free just make sure you have a good internet connection though.

hi dear you should use skype to call your Aunt, its very easy and working good as audio and video both.