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Inexpensive Ways to Make Phone Calls to India

While traveling abroad gives you the opportunity to explore different places and meet new people, it can often make you feel homesick. But hey, cheer up! We don’t mean to tire you with reality, instead, we’re here with a solution as always! Airtel data plans can actually help you out. Read on to know how.

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It is now possible to stay close to your loved ones even while you’re away from your homeland through affordable international roaming plans and calling apps. Yes, you read that correctly. Both are the cheapest ways to stay in touch with everyone back home 24x 7.

  1. International Roaming Plans

With roaming plans, you can make inexpensive calls, send messages, and access the internet- all at an affordable price.

By subscribing to our plans, you can continue to use your phone number and stay connected with everyone in India while traveling overseas. So, buy one of these affordable plans mentioned below to stay virtually close to your near and dear ones despite the distance:

  • 496 Plan

It is one of the most basic plans, which covers the following:

  • Unlimited incoming calls
  • 500 MB
  • 100 mins local/India calls
  • 100 SMS
  • Countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
  • 648 Plan

It is an international calling plan that provides you with the following benefits only for a day:

  • 100 mins incoming calls
  • 500 MB
  • 100 mins local/India calls
  • 100 SMS
  • 799 Plan

If you’re looking for an affordable one-month plan, you most definitely need to purchase this plan. Why? Well, it allows you to make 100 mins local as well as Indian calls at a minimal price!

  • 1199 Plan

It is another great option for those looking for a one-month international calling plan. That’s correct! The Rs. 1199 plan is the perfect choice for obvious reasons. Well, for starters, it lets you stay in touch with your loved ones back in India for up to 30 days.

Besides, it also covers the following:

  • 1 GB data
  • 100 mins of incoming/local/India calls
  • Countries like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Malaysia, United States of America (USA), Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, and so on
  • 2499 Plan

It is a basic international plan that covers countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Myanmar. It is also a good data plan.

With this plan, you receive the following benefits for up to 30 days:

  • Unlimited incoming calls
  • 5 GB data
  • 100 SMS
  • 500 mins local/India calls
  • 3998 Plan

It is an affordable two-month plan that lets you stay connected with your loved ones in India through text messages and calls.

So, before purchasing this plan, look at the following benefits:

  • 5 GB data
  • 100 SMS
  • 500 mins incoming calls
  • 500 mins local/India calls
  • 4999 Plan

Flying abroad for a short trip? Well, in that case, we’ve found the perfect international roaming and data plan for you.

Priced at Rs. 4,999, our international roaming plan will allow you to send messages and call your loved ones in India for up to 10 days with the following benefits:

  • Unlimited incoming calls
  • 1 GB/day
  • 500 mins of local/India calls
  • 100 SMS
  • 5999 Plan

Are you traveling overseas for three months? Well, in that case, this plan, priced, at Rs. 5,999 is a great option for you. It is valid for up to three months, which includes the following:

  • 300 mins India calls
  • 300 mins incoming calls
  • 100 SMS
  • 8999 Plan

With this plan, you can make inexpensive calls to some of the countries like Russia, Oman, Iran, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and so on.

Besides, it also provides the following benefits:

  • 600 mins India calls
  • 100 SMS
  • 600 mins incoming calls
  • 14999 Plan

It is a great plan that covers countries like Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and so forth.

Under this plan, you can receive the following benefits for up to 365 days:

  • 1200 mins incoming calls
  • 1200 mins India calls
  • 100 SMS
  1. Calling Apps

Another way to make inexpensive calls to your loved ones in India is through calling apps. Some of which include WhatsApp, Skype, Viber, Google Duo, and so on. These apps are great for connecting with your near and dear ones instantly and at minimal or no cost.

Let us help you understand how each app works in detail below:

  • WhatsApp

Well, it is widely used across the world, making it one of the popular calling apps among all of them! It is available for Android as well as iOS users to make phone calls to anyone staying in India. However, the only downfall of WhatsApp is that it does not allow placing calls via the service’s web app.

  • Skype

Skype is a popular choice among many people even today. It is used to send text messages, make HD video calls, place audio calls, and so on across the world. To say the least, Skype is the perfect communication app that makes staying in touch with your loved ones fun and simple.

  • Viber

It provides the world’s best communication experience with its crystal-clear audio and video quality. Thus, it makes a great app to connect with your parents, spouse, friends, and relatives in India.

  • Google Duo

It is amongst one of the the highest quality video calling apps. It is a free, simple, and easy-to-use app, which works across all devices, such as laptops, computers, tablets, iPhones, and Android phones. And hey, Google Duo also works best on smart displays like the Google Nest Hub Max.

  • Rebtel

No calling cards? No wifi? No internet? No problem at all. You can still call your loved ones in India. All thanks to Rebtel! Why? Well, it is an affordable calling app that allows you to call a landline or mobile number in any country, whenever you want.

  • Talkatone

You no longer have to pay roaming fees to make calls to your friends and families in India. Thanks to the Talkatone app! It allows you to send images, messages, and place calls- all at zero cost. Amazing, right?

All in all, international roaming plans and calling apps are great options to stay in touch with your families and friends. So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and purchase a data plan and do an online mobile recharge.

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