<p>I just began college and I live in the dorms. My question is about the phone service the school offers. Its default and therefore not very economical or generous about long distance rates. Could anyone recommend a good calling card service that I can use instead when Im in? I have a cell that I use often, but since my parents are footing the bill for that I cant really make a huge number of calls with it. What are you all doing to stay in touch with your old friends?</p>
<p>Gaim and skype would be cheapest.</p>
<p>Email and IM are a lot better to have long conversations. Phones are expensive. At home my family has Onesuite but I prefer when my parents just call me. It's not like they don't know how little money I have.</p>
<p>I second the skype recommendation. It works like a dream.</p>