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norge95
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 Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 3:43 am Post subject: Calling Moscow from the U.S. |
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"Privet" everyone!  I live in California and was wondering how difficult it is to call Moscow directly from the U.S.? If I have a 10 digit cell phone number could I just dial direct using 011 followed by the country code "7" and the mobile phone number?
I would imagine too that it could be extremely expensive to call Mosow directly without using a calling card. Could someone please recommend a calling card with reasonable rates for calling Russia?
"Spasibo" in advance for your help.
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camarks
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| You can call back as you described. I wonder if the number is the actual one called from though. Calling plans/cards change faster than the weather and value depends very much on your intended use. Google for calling cards to Russia and you'll easily be able to find one that fits your needs. |
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surfguy
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| Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 5:30 am Post subject: |
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| I too live in San Diego and call to russia 3 times a week. Yes dial 011-7-then the number You may have to wait alittle bit for it to connect. It's pretty simple. |
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surfguy
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| I found sprint to be pretty cheap, now I am with T-Mobile and it is very expensive. I have Time Warner Cable package phone etc...super cheap. But yeah get a phone card WTR has good links for them |
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norge95
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| Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 6:25 am Post subject: |
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| camarks wrote: | | Calling plans/cards change faster than the weather and value depends very much on your intended use. Google for calling cards to Russia and you'll easily be able to find one that fits your needs. |
Spasibo!
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norge95
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| surfguy wrote: | | I found sprint to be pretty cheap, now I am with T-Mobile and it is very expensive. I have Time Warner Cable package phone etc...super cheap. But yeah get a phone card WTR has good links for them |
Several of my Russian friends in California also use T-Mobile. I think I'll look into that Time Warner Cable package too. Thanks for your help.
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surfguy
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camarks
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| Thanks Surfguy. I had forgotten that WTR had this service. We actually purchased a card through WTR for my wife to use last February while I was in Russia. |
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dcat
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| I live in Boise Idaho and have a Moscow phone number. My friends and family in Russia can call me and I can call anywhere in Russia, USA, Canada, and Italy just as a local call and for the mothly service it is cheaper than a regular home phone. The company that I get my service from is located in St Petersburg. I pay $39 a month for the service plus $20 a month for the Moscow number. I have been on this plan for months and I Love it. The web site is telphin.com or they have a web site telphinusa.com... |
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norge95
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"Spasibo" again to everyone for your help and advice.
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mediashark
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No, you drop the 8 and replace it with a 7 (or +7 on a mobile).
8 is for dialing within Russia to get an inter-city or mobile call. This is where your Russian friend forgets to tell you because within Russia you dial 8-citycode/mobileprefix. (However within Moscow I've never heard of anyone dialing 8-495)
You'll need to call using +7-495-xxx-xxxx |
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norge95
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| mediashark wrote: | No, you drop the 8 and replace it with a 7 (or +7 on a mobile).
8 is for dialing within Russia to get an inter-city or mobile call. This is where your Russian friend forgets to tell you because within Russia you dial 8-citycode/mobileprefix. (However within Moscow I've never heard of anyone dialing 8-495)
You'll need to call using +7-495-xxx-xxxx |
This is good to know. "Spasibo" mediashark!
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norge95
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| Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 12:27 am Post subject: |
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| mediashark wrote: |
You'll need to call using +7-495-xxx-xxxx |
Just thought I would let you know that using a "7" instead of an "8" worked and I was able to send an SMS to Moscow without any problem. 
"Spasibo" again for your help! |
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