Pros: The rates are competitive -- even with international calling cards, it is billed by the second rather than by the minute which ends up saving at least 5% each month over what you'd pay elsewhere, it offers the ability to dial from other phones & get the same rate & there are no hidden fees or charges. This is a great deal and I've been very pleased with the service!
Cons: Compared to how phone cards work & other long distance plans I've tried, there are NO cons. Some may find the dial-around inconvenient but it's no problem to me.
Summary: Even if a calling card offers a cheaper rate per minute, often times the hidden fees, 3 minute billing & other sneaky charges take away enough to make it more costly than the rates of this service. Once you get accustomed to the dial-around feature, it is easy and convenient to use. This has saved so much money for me over the long run. Before I'd buy a $10 phone card, use half the time which they often billed in a way where I'd receive far fewer minutes than advertised and when I would go to make the next call later in the week, the fees and charges would eat up any remaining minutes I had so half the amount I paid was wasted. With the 3U service, you get exactly what you pay for, to the second! The rates are very good when you compare it to all other options, including other long distance plans. I highly recommend this service to anyone who needs to make international calls frequently!
4.5
