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bish
Joined: 09 Jun 2007
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 Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:41 am Post subject: Where can I buy an international phone card for calling UK? |
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Anywhere?
Bucheon would be handy... |
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pandemic902
Joined: 01 Aug 2006
Location: Dorim-dong, Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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They have 'em at most convenience stores...try saying "Yon-gook phone-card-uh" and playing charades, should get you what you want  |
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aaabank
Joined: 27 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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GS25 stores usually have them (most convenient stores have them).
Ask for a 세계전화카드 (say-gyay joan-hwah cawd) [international calling card]
(Get Skype for your computer to make phone calls) |
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BS.Dos.
Joined: 29 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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| Alternatively, download Skype and call from your PC |
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venus
Joined: 25 Oct 2006
Location: Near Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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If like me, you're a computer muppet and can't / don't want to do skype etc...
The cheapest, best value phone card for UK can be bought at phone shops in Itaewon. It is called 'Islam Star' (oh the irony)
It costs 14,000 and I get over 240 minutes (around 280 I think) to UK land lines. Have been using it for 2 yrs.
You can call from your mobile at same rates using the card.
Anyone know of a better phonecard deal, please post here or pm me. |
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bish
Joined: 09 Jun 2007
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Is the shop called "Islam Star" or the card? |
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cornie_man
Joined: 31 Jul 2005
Location: Sparkling in Korea
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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| "Islam Star" is the brand name of the card. |
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venus
Joined: 25 Oct 2006
Location: Near Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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| cornie_man wrote: |
| "Islam Star" is the brand name of the card. |
Yup. And cross the street from gekko's (exit 4 Itaewon subway station.) To your right you'll see the beginning of a very famous side street and hill. Around there there are several stores that will sell you the card.
Also available at the foriegn food supermarket near whatthebook. |
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mick
Joined: 04 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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| I use the 'Focus' phone card. It costs me 12,000....but that's in Ansan which is not much good if you're in Bucheon. Get 7hrs calling time, Korean landline to UK landline. |
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aaabank
Joined: 27 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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Why this dislike of Skype?
Rates:
Skype user - Skype user = free unlimited
Skype user - USA = 22 won/minute ~ $10 ~ 6 hours 40 minutes
Skype user - UK = 22 won/minute ~ 10 Pounds ~ 13 hours 50 minutes
If at all possible, try Skype for yourself and you'll see how much better it is than other options. |
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GerryTulip
Joined: 14 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:52 pm Post subject: |
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| aaabank wrote: |
Why this dislike of Skype?
Rates:
Skype user - Skype user = free unlimited
Skype user - USA = 22 won/minute ~ $10 ~ 6 hours 40 minutes
Skype user - UK = 22 won/minute ~ 10 Pounds ~ 13 hours 50 minutes
If at all possible, try Skype for yourself and you'll see how much better it is than other options. |
What is the skype sound quality like? Is it comparable to normal phone lines? |
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biggpoppa
Joined: 14 Jul 2007
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:15 am Post subject: |
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its VOIP, so the sound quality isn't amazing, however, i've found it to be on par or better than most any calling card i use...the calling cards i've found always connect through a VOIP service anyways...and about half the cards you buy will have a delay in your conversation...skype has no delay...you can't beat the prices and its convenient...just sit back at home with a headset on and enjoy yourself  |
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aaabank
Joined: 27 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 3:24 am Post subject: |
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| biggpoppa wrote: |
| its VOIP, so the sound quality isn't amazing, however, i've found it to be on par or better than most any calling card i use...the calling cards i've found always connect through a VOIP service anyways...and about half the cards you buy will have a delay in your conversation...skype has no delay...you can't beat the prices and its convenient...just sit back at home with a headset on and enjoy yourself |
I agree mostly but I have found that Skype call quality isn't better than calling card quality, just the same; where calling cards seem to have a minuscule delay, Skype, unfortunately does too. But, considering the price, and the distance the connection travels, no complaints from me. |
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tiger fancini
Joined: 21 Mar 2006
Location: Testicles for Eyes
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| Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 3:33 am Post subject: |
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| "For You" is pretty good. 13,000 for just over 4 hours to a landline. Less for mobiles or 0845-style numbers. The line is always crystal clear though, and there's no delay. Can't always say this about some of the cheaper ones I've purchased. |
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GerryTulip
Joined: 14 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:15 am Post subject: |
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| I've had a look at the Skype website and it says that it charges the same price for calls to both LAN lines and mobiles. If this is true it means I can call friends back home (UK), from Korea on their mobiles for 1.4 pence per minute! Is this true lol?? |
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