Re: What's the best form of communication?

Posted by Laura (63.238.18.169) on March 08, 2005 at 14:32:36 EST:

In Reply to: What's the best form of communication? posted by Debbie Myers on February 05, 2005 at 18:54:44 EST:

Debbie,

There are several ways to communicate. The soldiers have access to phones and can call using AT&T phone cards. Be sure send them card with at least 500 minutes because the exchange rate is horrible. Cards with 120 minutes only get you about 8 minutes. Cards with 1200 minutes can be pruchased at Sam's Club for approx $45.

The internet is also a great way to communicate if the soldier has access to a computer. I don't know how often most of them have access to this luxury.

The soldiers can also purchase IRAQNA phones and buy phone cards from local dealers in Iraq. You can purchase minutes to call them. Two sites/companies worth checking out are Tel3-Advantage.com and uniontelecard.com. The cost per minute is 34 and 40 cents respectively.

I hope this helps!

Laura
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> What is the most economical way to communicate to our soldiers in Iraq? Are cell phones the way to go? If so, where do you buy phone cards? Any ideas would be appreciated. I love looking at the pictures posted here. Thank you to whom ever is doing all of this work! Sincerely, Debbie
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Message: --== Quoting Laura ==-- > Debbie, > There are several ways to communicate. The soldiers have access to phones and can call using AT&T phone cards. Be sure send them card with at least 500 minutes because the exchange rate is horrible. Cards with 120 minutes only get you about 8 minutes. Cards with 1200 minutes can be pruchased at Sam's Club for approx $45. > The internet is also a great way to communicate if the soldier has access to a computer. I don't know how often most of them have access to this luxury. > The soldiers can also purchase IRAQNA phones and buy phone cards from local dealers in Iraq. You can purchase minutes to call them. Two sites/companies worth checking out are Tel3-Advantage.com and uniontelecard.com. The cost per minute is 34 and 40 cents respectively. > I hope this helps! > Laura > -== Quoting Debbie Myers ==-- > > What is the most economical way to communicate to our soldiers in Iraq? Are cell phones the way to go? If so, where do you buy phone cards? Any ideas would be appreciated. I love looking at the pictures posted here. Thank you to whom ever is doing all of this work! Sincerely, Debbie > --== End Quoting Debbie Myers ==-- --== End Quoting Laura ==--
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