How to Call India from the US

You cannot call India from the US for free.

However, there are affordable ways to call India from the US on the market. You can call using prepaid minutes or with an international phone plan, but these options tend to be expensive.

If you are trying to grow or launch your business in India and you will need to make many calls, a VoIP software is a cost-effective way to reach out to contacts regularly. Ringover’s VoIP software offers you unlimited calling to India for the flat rate of $21 per month. No matter the volume of calls you make, your monthly bill remains the same, no surprises.

The country code for India is 91. To call India from the US, you need to dial 011 from a landline, or + from a mobile, then 91. After that, you’ll dial the area code for your contact, which ranges from two to four digits.

To call a mobile number in India, begin by dialing 011 from a landline or + from a cell phone. Then dial 91, and enter the mobile number of the person you are trying to reach in India.

To dial an 8 digit number in India from the US, dial 011 from a landline or + from a cell phone. Then you dial 91, then enter the 8 digit number. Depending on if you are all calling from a landline or a cellphone, you will enter a total of either 13 or 11 numbers.

Calling India is usually very expensive because calls to India are not included in most calling plans. For example, calling India from the US can cost as much as $5 per minute. This can easily add up to hundreds or even thousands of dollars per month if you make a large number of business calls to India.

In order to avoid these expensive charges to call India, consider subscribing to a VoIP service. VoIP services like RIngover’s charge a flat monthly rate for unlimited calls to India, with plans beginning at $21 per month. Advanced analytics and an intuitive interface are included in the service, so you can make the most of your call campaigns.

Indian culture is very specific and should be taken into account during your business dealings. To ensure your call campaigns to India are a success, we’ve compiled this list of tips.

• Outline objectives before calling. If you have a plan, you’ll be able to lead the conversation in the direction you would like it to go. You’ll have your questions and your arguments ready, so you won’t get lost if challenged by the prospect or client. Plus, being organized will help diminish your stress.
• Check out your contact before calling. If you know your contact and their company, you’ll be better prepared to anticipate and address their needs.
• Call from a quiet place. Making sure your environment is free from distractions isn’t only important for your focus. Your contact could also be distracted by background noise, disrupting the flow of your call.
• Observe the formalites. Making sure you observe hierarchies and formal titles will convey respect and the appropriate level of respect to your contacts.
• In business in India, yes may not mean yes. In India, saying no can be considered as a strong, even offensive response. So keep your ears open for non-committal answers, and try digging deeper with more questions to understand the contact’s reservations.
• Personal relationships are very important in India. So if you have a personal connection with the contact or their company, don’t be afraid to mention it.
• Make sure you are listening more than talking. Giving your contact the chance to express their needs and asking them questions will have positive results. You’ll learn valuable information about your contact’s needs and concerns, and establish a trust.
• End the call with a summary. Go over their key concerns, how they will be addressed, and what the next steps are. This not only confirms you are both on the same page, it gives your contact the chance to speak up if they want to add anything or note any changes.