Selecting the best calling cards for use in India can be intimidating when you consider all the choices available. Many calling card companies claim that they offer the best rate, but they may have hidden charges that are extremely so high. So before you buy a calling card, you should consider several factors such as connection, maintenance, and service fees. You should first ask yourself some questions before you select the calling cards that best suit your needs.

Are you going to use the calling cards frequently? If you will use them regularly, like everyday or every other day until they are used up, then you can choose a card with a low rate and a weekly maintenance fee. Even before you pay any fees, you have already used up the calling card.

Are you going to stay long on the phone for each call? If you will make long calls, let's say over 30 minutes per call, but will be making them infrequently like once a month, then you can go for a calling card that has a connection fee in conjunction with a low rate per minute. But you cannot buy a calling card with a maintenance fee with this frequency of usage because you will be charged a fee for not using the card very often. The maintenance fee will eat away your calling card balance, and without you noticing it, you don't have any time left on your calling card.

Are you going to use the calling card for a long duration or for a short while? If you plan on having the calling card for just a while and you will not make long phone calls on it, you better not buy a calling card with a maintenance fee or connection fee. But if you will use it for a longer period, you have to be aware of its expiry date. Make sure that you use the entire card before the expiry date because any money left on it after it expires will be lost.

These questions will guide you when selecting the best calling cards for use in India. See to it that the calling card that you choose will give you the cheapest total calling time for all calls that you make and not just a low cost per minute.