Here are a few options that you can use to keep in touch with family and friends in the states.
Skype- We use Skype! Now, Skype to Skype can be fussy sometimes so we bought a one year subscription where we can unlimitly call any cell or landline. This cost $50 for the entire year. You can also buy Skype credit whenever you need it. It costs 2 cents a minute.There are lots of options with Skype so check it out yourself at Skype.com
Magic Jack- I don't know much about Magic Jack but I do have several friends that use it and like it a lot.
Here is what my friend stated about Magic Jack "We use Magicjack... costs $20.00 for a full year call. Talk as long as you want, no computer required only a phone jack. Easier than any other way to call back to the states and beyond."
Vonage- I also have friends that use Vonage and like it. Vonage.com
If you have an iphone (or smart phone) you can use apps like Whatsapp, Heytell...and many others to text, send videos and pics, and voice message back and forth. The perosn in the states just has to have the same app.
I'm sure there many options out there that I have not mentioned so leave a comment and share what you use.
