What is the difference if I send a loved one an AT&T prepaid card purchased from another retailer?
Although AT&T phone cards are available at several domestic retailers, they do not offer the best value when placing international calls to the U.S as compared to the AT&T Military Exchange 550 and 300 Minute Global Prepaid Phone Card. Prepaid phone cards are generally designed and marketed for use only within the 48 contiguous states by other retailers as the cards are generally sold for domestic use. Domestic retailers do not target nor negotiate low international calling rates to the U.S. Therefore, they set international prices higher, as their target market is domestic. Service members may be sent prepaid calling cards from home or provided pro bono prepaid cards from private organizations; however, the Military Exchange does not control the negotiated rates for these products and rates may be significantly higher as well as incur connection or other hidden fees. Additionally, other payment options are available when placing calls such as telephone calling cards, commercial credit
