It may be difficult to get in touch with friends and relatives in Cuba.Less than 1 percent of Cuba has regular internet services, so calling them on the phone is the only reliable option.Long distance calls are charged by the minute, but you can easily make a call to a loved one.
Step 1: You can dial 012 when you hear the dial tone.
Every time you want to make an international call, you need to type in the exit code for Canada.The phone company knows where the call is coming from.
Step 2: Cuba's country code is 53.
Every country has a unique 1 or 2 digit code so you can connect.You can reach anyone in Cuba by calling 53.Adding the "+" symbol before the country code is required for a mobile phone.The 0 key has the word "+" on it.To add it to the number, hold the key down.
Step 3: The area code for a Cuban phone.
There are 17 area codes in Cuba.The area code for Villa Clara is 42.You have to confirm which county you are calling.Havana has an area code of 7.
Step 4: If you want to call a cell phone, dial 5.
Cuba's cell phone numbers start with 5 followed by 7 more digits.After the exit code and country code, type in 5.
Step 5: The phone number is 6 or 7 digit.
To make sure you put the phone number in the correct place, type it in carefully.Cuba's phone numbers can't begin with 0.
Step 6: Wait for the call to ring.
Since you are making a long distance call, it might take a few seconds for the call to connect.The call will start ringing after connecting.If the phone does not ring, hang up and try again.If you get an error message, make sure you use the exit code, country code and phone number correctly.
Step 7: You can call from a cell phone.
It can be expensive to stay on the line in Cuba.If you call on a cell phone, you can save money.Call your cellular provider to find out if you have a long distance plan.You can see what packages they have for making phone calls.
Step 8: You can purchase minutes online.
There are online plans like G3 Telecom that allow you to purchase minutes without a contract.If you call Cuba frequently, look for a package that gives you minutes by the month.Purchase a number of minutes to use when you need them if you have friends or family in Cuba.
Step 9: You can place the call from the website on your phone or computer.
It is possible to make voice calls to a cell phone in Cuba from a web browser.There is a limit for time and the number of free calls you can make, but the rates are not very high.You can purchase a monthly plan to make unlimited calls.The services keep a record of your calls and will only charge you when you make a call.It is not possible to use common services to call Cuba.