Traditional carriers make it expensive to stay connected with family. Here is what expats typically pay.
Calling India from the US on AT&T: $3.50/min. Calling Philippines from UK on Vodafone: £1.50/min. These rates make regular calls home financially impossible.
If you travel abroad and use your home SIM, carriers charge daily roaming fees. AT&T charges $10/day. Vodafone charges £6.85/day. These add up fast for long-term travelers.
WhatsApp and FaceTime are free but require both parties to have the app and a data connection. You cannot call a landline, a feature phone, or someone without the app.
PhoneTheWorld lets you call any phone number from your browser over WiFi. No app, no SIM card, no roaming charges.
Calls go over your internet connection, not your carrier's network. Zero roaming charges.
Call landlines and mobiles in 195+ countries. The recipient does not need any app.
Pay-as-you-go with no subscription. Credits never expire. No connection fees.
Whether you are in Dubai, Singapore, or London — just open your browser and call.
Real rates for the countries expats call most. Click any country for detailed rate information and dialing instructions.
18M+ overseas Indians
10M+ overseas Filipinos
37M+ Mexican-born abroad
5M+ Nigerians abroad
9M+ overseas Pakistanis
13M+ abroad
60M+ overseas Chinese
4M+ overseas Vietnamese
5M+ British abroad
3M+ Germans abroad
4M+ Brazilians abroad
20M+ Polish diaspora
How much does an expat save by switching to browser-based calling? Here is a real example.
| Scenario | Traditional Carrier | PhoneTheWorld | Monthly Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call India 200 min/mo | $700/mo | $12/mo | $688 |
| Call Philippines 100 min/mo | $250/mo | $27/mo | $223 |
| Call Mexico 300 min/mo | $450/mo | $9/mo | $441 |
| Call Nigeria 150 min/mo | $300/mo | $36/mo | $264 |
| Call UK 200 min/mo | $400/mo | $6/mo | $394 |
Carrier rates based on standard international calling plans from major US/UK carriers. PhoneTheWorld rates from real database. Rates current as of June 2026. Actual savings vary by destination and carrier plan.
The 12 cheapest destinations with PhoneTheWorld. Real rate data from our database.
WiFi calling lets you make phone calls over the internet instead of through a traditional cellular network. For expats, this means you can call any phone number back home using your internet connection — no SIM card, no roaming charges, no phone plan required. Browser-based services like PhoneTheWorld use WebRTC technology to place calls from any device with a browser and microphone.
Traditional carriers charge $1 to $3 per minute for international calls, plus roaming fees when you are abroad. PhoneTheWorld charges from 2 cents per minute — a 98% savings. For an expat who calls home for 200 minutes per month, that is $200-$600 with a carrier vs $4-$40 with PhoneTheWorld. The savings compound over years of living abroad.
No. Browser-based calling services like PhoneTheWorld work without a VPN. You open your browser, sign in, enter the phone number, and call. The service routes the call over the internet to the destination country's phone network. No VPN, no special software, no local SIM card needed.
Yes. PhoneTheWorld lets you call both landline and mobile phone numbers in 195+ countries. The recipient does not need any app, internet connection, or account — they just answer their phone normally. This is the key advantage over app-to-app calling (like WhatsApp or FaceTime) which requires both parties to have the same app.
For most expats, a browser-based calling service like PhoneTheWorld is the best option because: (1) no app download needed — works on any device, (2) pay-as-you-go with no subscription, (3) credits never expire, (4) no connection fees, (5) works from any country with an internet connection, and (6) calls any phone number — not just other app users. App-based alternatives like WhatsApp only work if the person you are calling also has the app.
To avoid roaming charges: (1) Use WiFi calling services like PhoneTheWorld instead of your carrier's international calling, (2) Turn off cellular data roaming on your phone, (3) Use WiFi for all data and calls, (4) Consider a local SIM card or eSIM for data, and use PhoneTheWorld over WiFi for calls. This combination gives you data connectivity and affordable international calling without any roaming fees.
Yes, as long as you have a stable internet connection. Modern WebRTC technology provides HD voice quality that often exceeds traditional phone calls. For best results, use a reliable WiFi connection or 4G/5G data connection. Avoid making important calls on public WiFi with poor signal. A speed test of 1 Mbps or higher is sufficient for high-quality calls.
Yes. PhoneTheWorld works from any country with an internet connection. Whether you are in Dubai, Singapore, London, or a remote island — as long as you have internet access and a browser, you can call any phone number in 195+ countries. There are no geographic restrictions on where you call from.