The Death of the
Calling Card
Scratch cards are obsolete. They charge connection fees, expire after 30 days, and require annoying PINs. StartACall is the modern, transparent way to call internationally from your browser.
The "Cheap" Calling Card Trap
You buy a $5 card, but you only get $2 worth of talk time. Here is how the old industry tricks you.
Maintenance Fees
Many cards deduct $0.50 to $0.99 every week just for keeping the card active. Your balance drains even if you don't call.
Rounding Up Minutes
Talk for 1 minute and 5 seconds? They charge you for 3 or 4 minutes. This "block billing" kills your value.
Connection Fees
Every time you dial a number, they charge a "connection fee" of up to $0.49. Make 5 calls, lose $2.50 instantly.
StartACall vs. The Old Way
| Feature | StartACall | Calling Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Fee | $0.00 | $0.49 - $0.99 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0.00 | $0.50 / week |
| Billing Increment | 1 Minute | 3-4 Minutes |
| Expiration | Never | 30-90 Days |
| Dialing PIN | No PIN Needed | Required |
| Access Number | Direct Browser Call | Required |
The Modern Way to
Save Money
StartACall uses WebRTC technology to turn your browser into a powerful phone. We cut out the middlemen, the physical card printing costs, and the retail markups to pass the savings directly to you.
- Real-time balance updates
- Call history and transparent billing
- HD Audio (Opus Codec)
- Works on Chrome, Safari, Firefox
- Instant account creation
Pay As You Go
Add $5, talk for $5. Simple as that.
190+ Countries
One account calls the whole world.
Secure
Encrypted calls. No data selling.
Fast
Connects in seconds. No access numbers.
Ditch the Calling Card
Join thousands of users who have switched to transparent, online calling.