Using a Cell Phone or Landline
Dial 011 first. This is the United States exit code. By typing these digits first, you are telling the phone that you are trying to dial outside of the country. If you don’t include this code, the full number won’t actually go anywhere and you will just hear a dial tone. This code is different for each country you are calling from so this number is specific to the United States.
Dial '376’ next. This is the international code for Andorra. This portion of the number tells the phone which country you are calling.
Dial the 6 digit Andorran number. Andorra is a very small nation, so there are no area codes included in the numbers. This means that once you’ve entered the international codes, you just need to enter the 6 digit number of the person you’re trying to contact. If the first digit is a 3, 4, or a 6, then the phone you are calling is a cell phone. The full number, once it’s put all together, will look something like this ‘011 376 12 34 56’
Calling Using an Application
Download an app for video calls if you have an Android phone. This is an option for people who don’t have an iPhone but may have some other kind of smartphone or tablet that is running Android software. There are a variety of applications which are free to download and use that allow you to make international calls, such as Viber and whatsapp. These applications generally require you to have the cell phone number of the person you are calling but it just uses this to identify who you are calling. The apps work by using the internet. These apps also have messaging functions that are similar to texting so you aren’t only restricted to calling.
Try using FaceTime if you have an Apple device. There are quite a few alternatives to using a cell phone or landline to call people, and most of these can actually save you money. One of these applications is FaceTime. To get FaceTime to work, you either need to put in the person’s full cell phone number or their Apple ID. You can find the Apple ID of a device by going into the settings page. FaceTime is a service that is available for calls between 2 people who have Apple devices (iPhones, iPads, etc). You can use it for both video and audio calls. Your Apple device will recognize that it is calling another Apple device and you’ll be able to chat for as long as you like by just using the internet! FaceTime works with any Apple device, not just iPhones, as long as you have the person’s Apple ID.
Use Skype if you don’t have a smartphone. Skype was one of the first applications to be developed to help people with long-distance calling. It can be used on most devices including smartphones, laptops, and desktop computers. Download it by searching for the app on Google. You need to be connected as ‘friends’ on skype to be able to call each other. To get connected, you need the other person to download Skype, create a profile, and then add their profile by searching for their username. Most people use Skype for video calls, but it also has a voice call function and a messaging function.
Stick to messaging if your internet isn’t fast enough for these apps. Unfortunately, many of these options require a certain speed of internet access (which varies depending on the app and the quality of video you choose) in order to support a video call. Most internet access across the USA is of a fairly high standard, but it’s still possible that you have a poor connection for some reason. The messaging function on any of these apps is a great substitute for calling or video calling, and most of the time it’s also free (unlike international texting). You can also use something like Facebook messenger to connect with people. This doesn’t require fast internet but it does require at least some connection.
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