Student budgets are tight. PhoneTheWorld gives you affordable international calling without subscriptions, contracts, or expiring credits.
No monthly subscription. Add $5 when you can, use it over weeks or months. Rates from 2¢/min — a 10-minute call to India costs just 60¢.
Unlike Skype (180 days) or Viber Out (6 months), PhoneTheWorld credits never expire. Perfect for irregular student budgets.
Call from any university WiFi or internet connection. No cellular plan needed. Works on laptops, tablets, and phones.
Use any browser on any device — including university computers. No software installation needed. Just sign in and call.
Real rates from our database. Click any country for detailed information.
A $5 top-up gives you over 83 minutes of calls to India. Credits never expire — use them over a week, a month, or a semester. Compare that to carrier rates of $1.50+/min (50 minutes = $75+).
Yes. PhoneTheWorld is pay-as-you-go with no monthly subscription. You add credits when you can afford them and use them whenever you need. Credits never expire, so there is no pressure to use them within a certain timeframe. Rates start from 2¢/min for USA landlines, 3¢/min for UK and Germany, and 6¢/min for India — far cheaper than carrier international rates.
Yes. PhoneTheWorld works over any WiFi or internet connection, including university campus WiFi. You do not need a cellular signal or a local phone plan. Just open your browser, sign in, and call. This is especially useful for international students who may not have a local mobile plan.
No. PhoneTheWorld works entirely in your browser. You can call from your laptop, tablet, or phone's browser without installing any app. This is ideal for students who may have limited storage on their devices or who use university computers.
Popular calling destinations for international students include: India (6¢/min), China (8¢/min), Vietnam (18¢/min), Nigeria (24¢/min), Pakistan (23¢/min), Bangladesh (9¢/min), Philippines (27¢/min), and Mexico (3¢/min). All rates are per minute with no connection fees.
Yes. PhoneTheWorld works from 200+ countries with no geographic restrictions. If you are an exchange student or transfer between universities in different countries, your PhoneTheWorld account works everywhere. You do not need a local phone number — just your email and an internet connection.