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Dec 5, 2004 02:38
  • ROBERTG
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Hi!

I have recently travelled to China and I made a few of friends there that I'd like to keep in touch with. I wonder if you could tell me what would be the best way to call them back 'cause I don't want to spend a fortune on long-distance... Any suggestions? Thanks.
Dec 6, 2004 05:22
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  • DIGITALWOLF
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Robert.. that is a tricky question.You can use a long distance service (like AT&T etc...) but that is an expensive option.Also you can buy some of the phone cards on the market (prepaid stuff) that have low rates.You can't see the bill at the end of the month but at least you will not have an heart attack :)).I called my mother-in-law in China with a card like this an it worked quite good and I saved some extra for the winter :)
Hey...just tell me what you want since I have some ideas in mind.
Keep me posted :)
Dec 6, 2004 10:23
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  • FRANKENSTEIN
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ROBERTG ,i think the best way to call them is using the internet! you know ,no matter using the tel or using the tel card,it is a expensive way.

But thought the internat ,like some instant communication software (MSN,ICQ)you could keep in touch with them,and it's cheap.isn't it??

good luck
Dec 8, 2004 16:33
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  • DAISY
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Three means!
The internet, as FRANKENSTEIN suggested

Long-distance call, I just heard from my friend who usually uses the IP card. It is really a cheap way to communicate. 0.03 RMB for each minute.

SMS (short message via mobile phone), we called Duanxin in Chinese. This should be the most popular way for most Chinese youth, especially for the friends who are not in same/ one city.

What do you think?
Dec 8, 2004 16:35
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In addition, the IP card is for the Chinese domestic long-distance. No idea about the international long-distance call fee.
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