Call Home Without Breaking Your Budget
Studying abroad is expensive enough. Stay connected with family back home at rates designed for a student budget -- no monthly fees, no commitments.
Made for International Students
The Lowest Rates Available
Every cent counts on a student budget. Our rates are among the lowest in the industry, so you can talk longer without spending more.
No Monthly Commitment
No subscriptions, no recurring charges. Add credit when you can afford it and use it whenever you need to. Your balance never expires.
Works on Any Device
Call from your laptop, phone, or tablet. Use the browser-based app from your dorm room or the campus library -- no downloads required.
Call Landlines Back Home
Not everyone has a smartphone or uses messaging apps. Call your parents or grandparents on their home phone -- they just pick up and talk.
Start Calling in Under a Minute
Sign Up With Your Email
No credit card needed to create an account. Use your student email or any personal email — takes about 30 seconds.
Add $5 or More
Start with as little as $5. That is over an hour of calls to most countries. Pay with card or PayPal. Your balance never expires.
Call From Any Device
Open CheapCalls in your browser on any laptop, phone, or tablet. Dial the number and your family picks up on their regular phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does $5 get me?
It depends on where you are calling. For popular destinations: India gets you over 4 hours, Mexico over 2.5 hours, Philippines about 1.5 hours, and Nigeria about 1 hour. Check our rates page for your specific country.
Can I use this on campus Wi-Fi?
Yes. CheapCalls works on any internet connection including campus Wi-Fi, dorm ethernet, mobile data, and library connections. All you need is a web browser.
Do my parents need to install anything?
No. When you call through CheapCalls, the call arrives on their regular phone — landline or mobile. They just pick up and talk. No app, no internet needed on their end.
Is this cheaper than using my phone plan?
Almost certainly. Most US carrier international rates are $1-3 per minute. CheapCalls rates start at $0.01/min. Even with a cheap international add-on plan, our per-minute rates are typically 5-10x lower.
Does my credit expire?
No. Your balance stays in your account until you use it. No expiration dates, no monthly minimums, no use-it-or-lose-it pressure.
Stay Connected With the People Who Matter
Sign up in seconds with just your email. No credit card required to create your account.
