They don't do a thing
The call goes straight through the regular phone network. The person on the other end hears a normal ring and picks up. They don't need Wi-Fi, a smartphone, or an account.
Call Family Landlines Abroad From Your Browser
Connect with family anywhere in the world, even if they don't have a smartphone, internet, or an app. You call from your browser; their regular phone rings.
The short version
Reaches home phones, landlines, and basic mobiles
Pure pay-as-you-go. Zero subscriptions
Up to 75x cheaper than standard carrier rates
Check rates & make a call
No enterprise contracts. Pay as you go.
Their regular phone is enough
Not everyone in your family has a smartphone or a reliable internet connection. Some relatives simply use the same home phone they have had for years.
They do not need to download an app or create an account. You call from Talkala in your browser, and their regular phone rings through the ordinary phone network. This also avoids using your mobile carrier's international calling rate for the call.
Nothing changes for the person you call
They answer the home phone or mobile they already use. The Talkala setup stays on your side.
Up to 75x cheaper than carrier rates
Talkala can cost up to 75x less than standard carrier rates and gives you crystal-clear routing at a fraction of the cost. You see the per-minute rate before the call starts. See the research.
No monthly calling subscription
Talkala is pay as you go, forever. You add prepaid credit and pay for the minutes you use, without a monthly calling fee.
How to call the family phone
Once the number is saved, you can check the rate and call again without changing anything on your relative's phone.
Open your browser
On your laptop, tablet, or phone.
Dial the number
Using your pre-loaded pay-as-you-go credits.
Talk
Their phone rings like a normal call. You catch up.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does the person I'm calling need the internet?
No. Talkala completes the call through ordinary telephone networks, the same networks that connect traditional landlines and mobile phones. Their phone rings normally.
Do they know I am calling from a computer?
To the person receiving the call, it looks and sounds exactly like a normal international phone call.
Can I call landlines with Talkala?
Yes. Talkala is built for calling home phones, office landlines, and basic feature phones anywhere in the world.
How do I pay for the calls?
Talkala is pay as you go. Add credit to your account balance, then pay the per-minute rate for calls that connect. There is no monthly calling fee.
Next step
Call the phone they already use
Check the rate, dial from your browser, and let your relative answer on their normal landline or mobile.