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Cut Cell Phone Costs: 7 Ways To Save Money On Your Calls (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post     First Posted: 6/15/10   Updated: 5/25/11

Even in the age of email and Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook, sometimes, we just need to make a call.

Especially if you're calling internationally, your cell phone charges can increase quickly.

Luckily there are several ways to save money on phone calls made from your smartphone. Most of these alternatives involve VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) apps that place calls over the Internet rather than the phone's 3G network.

Because VoIP requires an internet connection, this isn't always the most reliable way to place calls. However, PCWorld notes, "You could use the VoIP service at home, in a hotel room, or at the office, saving your cell phone minutes for when you really need them."

Check out our penny-pincher's guide to apps--for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, and more--that will help you cut down your cellphone costs, then tell us what you think. Have you tried these apps? What do you think of them? What others would you recommend and why?

 
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This free app works with devices operating on the iPhone and Symbian systems. It is also available for Android, Nokia and BlackBerry handsets. Truphone enables cheap calls over Wi-Fi or 3G by routing calls over the internet. Calls and text messages between Truphone users are free, but local and long-distance calls require the user to purchase Truphone credits. The Truphone Anywhere app saves a bundle by rerouting international calls--even when you're not connected to the internet. You can also access your Skype account and call other Skype users for free with Truphone. Google Talk users can also be called for free.
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Even in the age of email and Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook, sometimes, we just need to make a call. Especially if you're calling internationally, your cell phone charges can increase quickly. Luc...
Even in the age of email and Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook, sometimes, we just need to make a call. Especially if you're calling internationally, your cell phone charges can increase quickly. Luc...