You don't want to rack up expensive phone bills when you need to get in touch with someone overseas.If you want to place a call, you need to dial the exit code for your country, the area code, and the 7-digit number.By paying attention to cost and using other calling services, you can call Venezuela economically.
Step 1: You can dial the exit code.
The exit code will let your phone know that you are about to make a call.The exit code in the U.S. and Canada is 012.The majority of countries use 0.If you want to find your country's exit code, simply look up the name of the country on any search engine.A + sign can be used to replace an exit code.You don't have to dial the exit code if you use the + sign.
Step 2: There is a country code for Venezuela.
When you place an international call, your phone needs to know where you are, the country code will indicate this.
Step 3: If you're trying to reach the local number, dial the area code.
If the person you are talking to doesn't have the area code in their number, you can check it out.The Maracaibo area code is one of the major area codes.
Step 4: Leave off the 0 number if you dial the 7-digit local number.
You don't need the 0 when calling internationally because the calls are placed within Venezuela.
Step 5: International rates can be found online or you can call your phone company.
It is important to research before you make a call.Most cell providers have websites where you can find information about international packages.You can call your provider to find this information.Pay-as-you-go and bolt-on-packs are international calling plans.Pay-as-you-go will offer you a price for each minute you spend calling Venezuela, Bolt on packs will give you unlimited calling for fixed rates.You can pay a fixed price each month for reduced pay-as-you-go rates on some combined plans.
Step 6: Purchase cards to save money.
You can buy international calling cards from your phone company, gas station, or electronics store.If you want to save money on calling, you can use a pre-paid card.Pay attention to how many minutes you are getting, and compare different options based on how often you will need to call Venezuela or other international locations.There are fees in the fine print.
Step 7: Pay attention to time differences.
The Eastern United States and Venezuela are both in the same time zone.If you search for time in Venezuela online, you should be able to tell what time it is.
Step 8: Call for cheaper rates.
Voice over internet allows you to call people using the internet instead of a cell phone.You can use a computer, a phone, or a special Voice Over Internet Provider (VOIP) adapter.
Step 9: You can call over the internet for free.
It is possible to call over the internet for free.These are good options if you want to call someone with a computer or a phone.If this is your first time using one of these apps, you should go to the app store on your computer or phone to download one and create an account.Once the other person does the same, you should be able to click on their contact and place a call just like you would on a normal cell phone.If you don't want to use cellular data, make sure you are connected to a wi fi network.It won't cost you international rates if you use data.