Prepaid Phone Cards

[samson]

Prepaid phone cards can refer to two different things. First, one might purchase a cell phone that only accepts prepaid minutes, and does not have a monthly service fee or contract -- that would require the purchase of a prepaid phone card to "load up" the minutes onto the phone. Prepaid phone cards are convenient for travelers, students, or people who frequently make long distance or international calls. They are sold virtually everywhere, and can be purchased online or in most stores, including gas stations and convenience stores.

[edayln]

A prepaid phone card is basically exchanging money upfront for minutes to make long distance phone calls. A customer pays a certain amount in exchange for telephone time. The amount of minutes is based on the rate table that illustrates what the current rate to a particular destination is. The balance of the phone card is tracked through the use of a pin number so that the service carrier can record the calls make and the appropriate amount to deduct from phone card.