Welcome back! We've moved beyond traditional calling cards to help you find better, more affordable ways to call India.
Thanks for your past support! Since you last used Dial91, technology has dramatically improved. Traditional calling cards have become outdated, and there are now much better ways to call India that cost less and work better.
$4.50-18 for 7-30 days
Best for travelers to India. Get instant data access to use WhatsApp, Skype, and all calling apps without expensive roaming.
$3.39-12.99/month
Essential for restricted countries. Access WhatsApp and other blocked apps in UAE, China, or Saudi Arabia.
FREE
Best for most people. If you have WiFi, WhatsApp is completely free with excellent quality. Over 500 million users in India.
Already have WiFi? Just use WhatsApp!
$3.99-19.99
Premium option. Backed by Nord Security with 24/7 support. Perfect for travelers who want extra reliability.
$2.99-14.99
Budget-friendly option. Get the most data for your money without sacrificing reliability.
FREE
Best for iPhone users. If your family uses iPhones, FaceTime offers the best call quality—completely free.
Already built into your iPhone!
Traveling to India? Get an eSIM plan (Airalo, Saily, or Yesim) for instant connectivity. Living abroad? Use WhatsApp over WiFi or get NordVPN if you're in a restricted country.
eSIM: Download the app, buy your plan, install the eSIM profile (5 minutes). WhatsApp/FaceTime: Just connect to WiFi and start calling. VPN: Download NordVPN, connect to a server, then use your calling apps.
Make your first free call on WhatsApp or FaceTime, or use your eSIM data to call from anywhere. You'll immediately notice the better quality and lower cost compared to calling cards.
Share these solutions with family members still using expensive calling cards. Help them switch to WhatsApp, eSIM plans, or FaceTime and save money together!
Calling cards cost $0.05-0.15 per minute. A typical 30-minute call costs $1.50-4.50 per call.
Modern solutions like WhatsApp are FREE over WiFi. That same 30-minute call costs $0.00.
If you need cellular data: An Airalo eSIM plan for India costs $4.50 for a week of data—enough for HUNDREDS of WhatsApp calls. Compare that to traditional calling cards where $4.50 buys you just 30-90 minutes of talk time.
The math is simple: Modern solutions are 10-100x cheaper than calling cards while offering better quality and more features.
We made the strategic decision to stop offering calling cards because the technology has been superseded by better alternatives. Rather than continue selling an outdated product, we pivoted to helping Indian expats discover the best modern solutions for calling home.
Your data is safe: We've retained no personal information or payment details from our calling card days. This transition is purely about recommending better options that save you money.
Need help? Email us at support@dial91.com if you have questions about switching to modern calling solutions.
If you have unused calling card credit from the legacy Dial91 service, please contact us at support@dial91.com with your card details. While we can no longer service calling cards, we want to help you transition to better solutions.
Absolutely. WhatsApp and FaceTime are completely free over WiFi (compared to $0.05-0.15/minute for calling cards). If you need cellular data, eSIM plans cost $4.50-18 for a week and provide enough data for hundreds of calls—far more economical than traditional calling cards where you're charged per minute.
Over 500 million people in India use WhatsApp—it's almost certain your family already has it. If not, it's a free app that takes 2 minutes to set up. Alternatively, you can use Google Voice to call regular Indian phone numbers for just $0.01/minute (10x cheaper than most calling cards).
For WhatsApp and FaceTime: No special equipment needed—just download the free app. For eSIM plans: You need an eSIM-compatible phone (iPhone XS or newer, most recent Android phones). Check your phone's settings to see if it supports eSIM. For VPN: Any smartphone, tablet, or computer works.
This is exactly what eSIM plans solve! Services like Airalo, Saily, and Yesim give you instant cellular data access in India (or wherever you're traveling) at affordable rates. You can then use that data for WhatsApp, Skype, or any calling app. No need to hunt for WiFi or pay expensive roaming charges.
Yes! Google Voice lets you call Indian landlines and mobile numbers for just $0.01/minute. Skype charges $0.02/minute. Both are far cheaper than traditional calling cards and don't require the person you're calling to have the app installed.
Join thousands of Indian expats who've already switched to these better, more affordable solutions.
Or explore our complete guide to calling India