Prepaid phone cards are still widely used today, despite all the new technologies out there. Through all the changes for good in the business finding the right card for making international and long distance calls can still leave consumers scratching their heads in the search for a reliable prepaid phone card.

Thankfully there are 3 highly rated companies offering phone card services on-line with an excellent reputation that you can check out:

1. Nobelcom

There is really no surprise at all that Nobelcom remains today as one of the most reliable company offering excellent rates. They do not necessarily offer the best rates though. However, the cost of their products are just a fraction higher. A small price to pay for better call quality and customer service. Nobelcom still offers first time customers free 15 minute trial for testing out their calling cards, which I encourage all to give it a try.

2. Speedy Pin

There are not too many calling card companies offering a 100% guarantee on all of their products. Except for Speedy Pin that is. This is another company with a long standing history in the industry for reliability. They offer the most selection of calling cards for calling overseas, which can be quite overwhelming.

3. Pingo

Pingo is a company that started off slow. Today it has taken the #3 spot due to the fact that they are building a strong reputation for reliability and really good calling rates. They are certainly giving a run for the money for all their competitors and completely worth checking out.

But there is more to just finding a reputable prepaid phone card company. You have to know how to pick and choose a card. Here are some quick tips on how to choose one:

• Know in advance how long you will be talking. If you know you will be talking for a long time, purchase a card with a high maintenance fee. Calling cards with high maintenance fees have lower call per minute rates. By finishing all of the minutes you will have completely avoided paying maintenance fees, since these fees are charged at the end of the call.


• Know whether or not you will be calling a land line or mobile line. Most prepaid phone cards charge separate rates for calling either. And usually calling a mobile line will cost more. However, there are phone cards with low rates specifically for dialing to an international mobile line.


• Final tip. Be sure to read all the information about any specific card. The info should be clear, concise and easy to read. In other words if you feel like you're reading legal jargon then you should skip the phone card company.