In this article, we'll explain how to make international WhatsApp calls for free and what to look out for the next time you make a WhatsApp call.
5 tips for using your phone internationally (and avoiding roaming charges)
Well, sort of. Like Telegram, Line, and Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp uses an internet or mobile connection to connect WhatsApp users to each other, via direct message or voice call. WhatsApp cannot be used to call a mobile number that is not in your WhatsApp contact list. Nor can it be used to call a landline number.
So while your WhatsApp call to a contact in another country looks, sounds, and feels like an international call, it is in fact a voice call or voice chat. This can be confusing because the app uses your phone number when setting up your account, but this is done to confirm your identity and connect you to your phonebook contacts, not to give you free phone calls.
Some points to keep in mind:
