Can I call a regular phone number without a SIM card?

Yes! By using a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) service like StartACall, you can call any mobile or landline number worldwide using just an internet connection. The recipient does not need to have an app or be online.

Is calling over Wi-Fi free?

Calling another app user (e.g., WhatsApp to WhatsApp) is free. Calling a real phone number using a service like StartACall is not free, but it is extremely cheap, often costing just a few cents per minute—far less than international roaming charges.

Can I receive calls without a SIM card?

To receive calls, you need a phone number. Services like StartACall allow you to purchase a virtual phone number for a low monthly fee. This number is tied to your account, not a physical SIM, allowing you to receive calls in your browser or app.

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The Simple Answer: Use the Internet

A SIM card's primary job is to connect you to a cellular network. But if you have an internet connection (like Wi-Fi), you can bypass the cellular network entirely and make calls using a technology called VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol).

This lets you call any regular phone number—mobile or landline—from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, with no SIM card required.

This is Perfect For...

Travelers Abroad

Avoid expensive roaming fees by calling over hotel or cafe Wi-Fi.

Tablet Users

Turn your iPad or Android tablet into a fully functional phone.

Remote Workers

Make calls from your laptop without using your personal phone.

Damaged Phones

If your SIM tray is broken, you can still make emergency calls.

Three Ways to Call Over the Internet

1. App-to-App Calling (e.g., WhatsApp, FaceTime)

These services let you call other users who have the same app installed.

Pro: Free to use.

Con: You can't call landlines or people who don't have the app. Highly restrictive.

2. VoIP Apps (e.g., Skype, Viber)

These are dedicated apps that you download to make calls to real phone numbers.

Pro: Can call any phone number worldwide.

Con: Requires downloading, installing, and updating an app, taking up space on your device.

3. Browser-Based Calling (StartACall)

This method uses your web browser to call any phone number, combining the best of both worlds.

Pro: Calls any number, requires ZERO downloads or installations. Instant access.

Con: Requires an internet connection.

How to Call Any Number Without a SIM (in 60 Seconds)

Step 1: Connect to Wi-Fi

Find and connect to any stable Wi-Fi network at your hotel, a cafe, or at home.

Step 2: Open Your Browser

Launch Chrome, Safari, or Firefox on your phone, tablet, or laptop.

Step 3: Go to StartACall.com

Step 4: Dial the Number & Call

Enter the number you want to reach and press the call button. That's it!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Using a browser-based VoIP service like StartACall connects you to the global telephone network. This means you can call any number—mobile or landline—in over 195 countries. The person you're calling doesn't need to have an app or an internet connection.