Two ways to call with Universal-Call
Pick the option that matches where you will be calling from. Both run on the same network and the same low prepaid rates we have offered since 2004 — a traditional calling card for use within North America, or our free dialer app to call from anywhere in the world.
Traditional Calling Card
Call from North America only
USA & CanadaOur prepaid pinless calling card works from any phone in the United States or Canada — landline, mobile, office, hotel or payphone. Nothing to install and no smartphone required.
- Dial one of our local or toll-free access numbers, then the number you are calling
- Pinless option available — no PIN to remember from your enrolled phones
- PIN issued instantly by email, so there is nothing physical to wait for
- Recharge 24/7 by phone or online, any time you run low
- Rates from 1¢/min with 1-minute rounding — no connection, weekly or monthly fees
- Enrol as many phones as you like on the same account
Requires a phone in the USA or Canada to reach our access numbers.
UCC Phone Dialer App
Call from anywhere in the world
WorldwideOur free UCC Phone app turns your smartphone into your Universal-Call handset. Connect over WiFi or mobile data from any country and call at the same low prepaid rates.
- Call from any country over WiFi or mobile data — no access numbers to dial
- Free on iPhone and Android, ready in a couple of minutes
- Dial straight from your phone contacts, or use the in-app keypad
- Full call history filtered by all, outgoing, incoming or missed
- Top up inside the app by card or Apple Pay, secured by Stripe
- Runs on the same Universal-Call balance and rates
Needs a smartphone with a WiFi or mobile data connection.
Not sure which one to choose?
Here is how the two options compare side by side.
| Calling CardNorth America only | Dialer AppAnywhere in the world | |
|---|---|---|
| Where you can call from | USA & Canada only | Any country with internet |
| What you need | Any phone — landline, mobile or payphone | An iPhone or Android phone |
| How you dial | Access number, then the destination number | Tap a contact or use the in-app keypad |
| How you top up | By phone or online, 24/7 | Inside the app, by card or Apple Pay |
| Best for | Hotels, offices, payphones, non-smartphone users | Travellers, expats and everyday smartphone users |
| Get started | Sign up now | Download the app |
Still deciding? We can help.
Our team has been connecting international calls since 2004. Tell us where you are calling from and to, and we will point you to the right option.