Don’t Let Distance Disrupt the Connection

There’s nothing quite like a holiday to remind you how much you care about loved ones who are far away. Keeping in touch with loved ones overseas can be a challenge at the best of times, but thanks to technology there are so many ways to keep in touch with the ones you love who live all over the world. And at Ultra Mobile, we’re all about keeping families and friends close and connected through the magic of wireless technology. 

With Mother’s Day coming up you’ll probably want to make plans to get in contact with mom. In this blog, we’ll go over some of the most creative and cost effective ways to call Mom, Grandma, or the other amazing Mothers in your life and wish them a happy Mother’s Day. 

We’ll also be going over some other fun ways to keep in touch with loved ones around the world throughout the rest of the year, so they know that no matter the distance, they’re never far from your heart. 

what to know before you dial: check country code, make sure you check time zone, check whether mom has landline or mobile, make sure you're connected to wifi

 International Calling: What You Need to Know Before You Dial

If you haven’t made many international calls before, here are some helpful tips before you call: 

  • Make sure you’re connected to Wi-Fi for a clearer connection
  • Check the country code where your mom is in
  • Make sure to check the time zone you want to call
  • Check whether mom has a landline or mobile line so you can dial correctly 

Countries Covered: Can You Call Mom for Free?

If you’re an Ultra Mobile subscriber, you can get free unlimited international talk to 90+ countries around the globe from Mexico, India, China, UK, and more (not to mention free unlimited global text)!

To check out our full list of 90+ international destinations, go here. 

If you happen to have a friend or family member located in a country that is outside of our Free 90+ destination list, Ultra Mobile provides Ultra-affordable rates. Check your destination’s rate here. 

How to Dial Internationally from the U.S.

Step 1: Dial 011 
Step 2: Dial the country code 

Not sure what the country code? Check out the Call Your Destination section of our international calling page here. 

Need help calling outside of the country? Get step-by-step instructions here. 

After you dial 011 and the country code, you’re ready to dial the local phone number just like you would a regular call with area code, if needed. 

Tips for a great mother's day call: connect to wi-fi network for better quality, close out other apps, make sure your phone settings are updated for international use

Ultra-Tech Tips for a Smoother Call

In order to have the best Mother’s Day phone call, follow these Ultra-simple tech tips. 

  • Connect to Wi-Fi network for better quality (especially if you’re Facetiming!)
  • Close out your other apps to prevent lags and keep your device running smooth as possible 
  • Make sure your phone settings are updated for international use 

Here’s how to check your phone to make sure it’s ready to make international calls:

On iPhone:
Go to Settings > Phone > Dial Assist
Make sure to turn on Dial Assist. This automatically adds the correct international prefix when you’re dialing international calls. 

On Android:
Open the Phone app, tap the three dots or settings gear, then go to: Settings > Calls > Assisted dialing or International dialing. Turn it ON if available.

Ways to stay connected with mom: send flowers or gift, voice note, video message, group chats, shared photo albums

Can’t Call? Here Are Other Meaningful Ways to Connect

If for some reason you’re not able to get on the phone at the same time as mom, there are lots of other ways to connect! Here are a few other fun and easy free ideas:

Send Flowers or a Gift

If your mom’s love language is gifts (who’s isn’t?), you may want to consider sending a small gift. These days, there are lots of places that allow you to send gift cards to be delivered to her email. And if all else fails, it’s hard to beat a nice bouquet of flowers.

Voice Notes

Sometimes just hearing someone’s voice can brighten your day. Voice-only audio recordings are a great way to let someone know you’re thinking of them. 

Video Messages

Coordinating time to FaceTime or get on a video call can be difficult across the world due to time zones. Send a quick video-recorded message to share the love. Bonus: people can replay videos anytime they miss you. 

Group Chats

There’s no better way to catch up with the whole family, no matter where you are, than with a group chat. Plus, you can even set up a group chat on social media so you can all send your favorite memes and videos from the internet to each other. 

Shared Photo Albums

Keeping family members in the loop across the globe can be made easier with Shared Photo Albums, like on Google Photos or the iOS Photo app. If Mom can’t make a birthday party or your next soccer game, send her the pics and she can be part of the fun too. 

wishing you and yours an ultra-happy mother's day with a son and mother hugging each other

Wishing You and Yours an Ultra-Happy Mother’s Day

We hope these tips help keep you connected to the amazing mother figures in your life this Mother’s Day, wherever in the world they may be.  

Keeping friends and family connected no matter where you are in the world, is our number one priority, not to mention our favorite thing. That’s why Ultra Mobile provides free international services on all plans, with a wide variety of data ranges from 500MB to Unlimited+, starting at $10/month. 

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