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Making international calls from Shanghai

Jeff Ngoi
#1
Hi,
Does anyone know a reliable way (reasonably good reception and don't get disconnected) to make international calls from Shanghai?

I need to call Japan frequently but the quality of internet apps like Skype are not ideal and often get disconnected. Also, a lot of the time I need to call from mobile phone without internet access.

Appreciate if you can advise.

Thanks,
Jeff
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Anantm
#2
HI, You may use rynga.com or mobilevoip.com. Presently, i am using these application for international calling.

rgds
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Jeff Ngoi
#3
Thanks, Anant.
sameersoft6
#4
VPN  justvoip can use it .
T
#5
I use a phone card which is cheap and reliable ,but it's not free ,because the person I called dont have stabil internet connection either , I got the card from Taobao
Jeff Ngoi
#6
Hi Sameersoft6 and tinaneutron,

Thanks for your advise.

Jeff
camxley
#7
Moderated by Bhavna 11 years ago
Reason : Please do not post any external links on the forum + no pub. Register in the Shanghai business directory
R
#8
you should turn on vpn when using skype, or buy an international call card and use your landline
arisherself
#9
ask your friend to buy a phone with a Japanese number and mail it to you...
Chinese people prefer China Telecom for internet access, and China Mobile for cell phones.

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