
However, many calling services as well as calling cards require you to add an exit code, also referred to as an international access code, an International Call Prefix or IDD (International Direct Dialing code), which is used to dial out of a country when making an international call. In order to connect your call to the specific country you wish to call, you’ll need to use international calling codes. When making an international call, be it to a landline or cell phone, or when using your mobile phone while traveling abroad, you always need to know more than the number you’re about to call. Hope to get some sensible answers on the root of this situation.Looking for international calling codes? See our full country code list including international dialing codes from the US to every country in Europe, Africa, Asia and more. Is it due to some unfair practices by companies such as PLDT, Smart, Globe, etc. Is it due to poor telecommunications infrastructure? I don't think Bangladesh's telecommunications infrastructure is better than ours. If it was economies of scale, shouldn't we be cheaper because there are so many Filipinos that make international calls? Why are we more expensive than all these countries? Phone card: (US to country) India - 2.3 cents/min Indonesia - 9.5 cents/min Thailand - 5.3 cents / min Bangladesh - 8.5 cents / min Pakistan - 15 cents/min Philippines - 17 cents / min Google Voice: Mobile India - 2 cents Indonesia - 10 cents Bangladesh - 7 cents Pakistan - 13 cents Thailand - 3 cents Philippines - 15 cents Viber Out: (mobile) India - 4.9 cents Pakistan - 13.9 cents Indonesia - 13.9 cents Philippines - 23.9 cents Skype Out: Thailand - 1.3 cents / min (E0.79/mo for 60 minutes) India - 0.9 cents/min (E1.09/mo for 60 minutes) Pakistan - 6.3 cents/min (E3.79/mo for 60 minutes) Bangladesh - 2.5 cents (E1.49/mo for 60 minutes Indonesia - 4.5 cents / min (E2.69/mo for 60 minutes) PHILIPPINES - 9.2 cents/min (E5.49/mo for 60 minutes) Power, domestic transportation costs, etc. We always wonder why the cost of doing business in the Philippines is high.
