[anyc]

Who offers the best rates? Zone 1511 is about US 23c a minute.

I think thats very high considering a call to the US is about US 5cents a minute.

Any Indians out there with a better rate?

Thanks

[anyc]

Nobody with a better rate to India?

[berryplucker]

The problem is that the Indian telcos will charge US0.2+ just to terminate the call in India, so even if the HK and international part is almost free there is a floor price below which no-one can go.

[tangy13]

try www.skype.com

[berryplucker]

Er, the Skype rate to phone lines in India is 0.138 or 0.151 Euros per minute depending on the phone you are calling, which is approximately 5 times higher than Zone1511's rate. Why would I want to use that?

Of ocurse Skype is "free" to other broadband connections if the person you wish to contact in India has one. But make the most of that while it lasts - the business model is completely unsustainable in the medium term.
(How many people remember the days of "free" internet access?)

[nivantj]

BTW... How about calling card option?

[anyc]

can you suggest a calling card with a decent connection please? Have you used it? WHat cost ? Also where do you usually buy them from?

Thanks

[nivantj]

Originally Posted by anyc

can you suggest a calling card with a decent connection please? Have you used it? WHat cost ? Also where do you usually buy them from?

I think calling cards are available in 7-11 and other stores but you can get more choices in TST. There is a small shop on Middle Rd, not sure about name but near to TST Post office. There are shops in Chung King mansion also. Regarding connection, i do agree sometimes its annonying and you may need to keep trying but some cards are good. Yes, i did use some of them and not too bad. Not sure about current rates but if you go there and ask them, they will suggest you a good one based on customer response. Try it yourself once its really cheap compared to all other options, just keep in mind about lapse time, they are tricky about it. So, some of my friends prefer to finish the card in one shot..