International Calling Guides
Practical, step-by-step guides for calling landlines and mobiles abroad—straight from your browser.
How to call X from the US
- How to call Mexico from the US
- How to call India from the US
- How to call the Philippines from the US
- How to call Colombia from the US
- How to call Germany from the US
- How to call Italy from the US
- How to call Brazil from the US
- How to call the United Kingdom from the US
- How to call France from the US
- How to call Spain from the US
- How to call Russia from the US
- How to call China from the US
- How to call Australia from the US
- How to call Pakistan from the US
- How to call Nigeria from the US
Switching from Skype
What these guides cover
International calling is full of small traps: toll-free numbers that don't route across borders, roaming fees you weren't expecting, eSIMs that include data but not voice, and apps that only let you reach other people on the same app. These guides explain the specific situations where Phonecall is useful – and the dialing format, browser permissions, and gotchas you need to know to make the call work the first time.
Every guide is written for someone who needs to make a call right now. No fluff, no upsell – just the steps, the common failure modes, and a related-questions FAQ at the bottom. If you're switching from Skype or Google Voice, you'll find more in the comparisons section.