CoachGayle
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I just found out that by dialing a special AT&T number that I can indeed call US 1-800 numbers free. For years I've been dialing them and hearing that recording (in Spanish) that says the 800 number that I just dialed is toll free only within the US, and that I would have to pay regular long distance rates to complete the call. So I paid.
Not any more. Here's what you dial first from Argentine phones (and it does differ for other countries):
0800-555-4288 or 0800-288-5288
I tried it twice, and it worked great! This comes straight from an AT&T site.
http://www.usa.att.com/traveler/acc...ndex_Page.x=14&&lid=Go_Button_Index_Page.y=11
The website lists other tips which I will try later, as in how to save using these numbers when calling from hotels. I am pasting the information in case it helps someone because hotel phone surcharges can be shocking.
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Call From A Hotel And Save Up To 60%
For quick, clear connections back to the U.S. - without costly hotel charges or markups - don't bill your calls to your room. Instead, use AT&T USADirect® Service. Here's how it works:
Not any more. Here's what you dial first from Argentine phones (and it does differ for other countries):
0800-555-4288 or 0800-288-5288
I tried it twice, and it worked great! This comes straight from an AT&T site.
http://www.usa.att.com/traveler/acc...ndex_Page.x=14&&lid=Go_Button_Index_Page.y=11
The website lists other tips which I will try later, as in how to save using these numbers when calling from hotels. I am pasting the information in case it helps someone because hotel phone surcharges can be shocking.
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Call From A Hotel And Save Up To 60%
For quick, clear connections back to the U.S. - without costly hotel charges or markups - don't bill your calls to your room. Instead, use AT&T USADirect® Service. Here's how it works:
- Get an outside line
- Dial the AT&T USADirect® access number for the country you're calling from (choose the country from the menu at the top of this page to find the access number)
- After the prompt, dial the number you wish to reach
- After the tone, dial your credit card or AT&T Calling Card number*