Straight Talk International

Straight Talk International is a calling application designed for Android that turns a complicated international dialing system into a simple tap. The app is designed only for the customers of «Straight Talk Wireless» who want to talk to their family and friends easily and stay connected across international borders.

The app tackles one of the most frustrating things about calling abroad – those never-ending access numbers that you would have to memorize or hunt down before each call. It takes care of the correct dial format for you. Whether you are calling a landline or mobile phone in Mexico, Canada, China, India or any of 1,000-plus other destinations it will work. You can either dial manually using the keypad in the app or pull up a saved contact. The app connects you right away and you don’t have to jump through any hoops to make the call. It creates a sense that calling is similar to making any other call, which is exactly what makes it work.

What Is Included in Your Calling Plan

Here’s where pricing comes into play. Straight Talk has two options. The $60 Unlimited International 30-Day Calling Plan lets you call select countries plus landlines at no charge. The $10 Global Card lets you make calls to other countries and is good with any active Straight Talk service plan. You can install the app for free, and it does not have ads. However, you will need one of the international calling plans to use it.

The feature set is focused but practical.

– Direct international dialing does not require access numbers.
– Integrates automatically with the contact list of your device.
– You can manage up to 20 favorite international contacts per account.
– Real-time account balance checking.
– Calls connect immediately and the call quality is good.

The app has been equipped with tools that act as a digital switchboard to simplify things that previously got out of hand due to a requirement of third-party services or complicated workarounds. This app integrates your existing contacts, so you’re not building a whole new phone book. Plus it also has a list of your favorite contacts at the front.

The User Reviews you are Not Seeing

But what’s the catch? User feedback has strong recurring themes which can’t be ignored. A lot of users face performance issues with the app after getting an Android system update. People are also complaining about how hard it is to add contacts and favorites, something convenient to the app. Problems with balance displays annoy users. They would prefer to know exactly how much calling credit is left. Moreover, some users find that the minutes advertised on prepaid global cards don’t deliver as promised.

Therefore, the application requires you to have an internet connection to set it up and change your account details. Apart from the calls, you cannot use it offline. Because it’s locked to Straight Talk customers, you cannot use it if you change carriers or want a network-agnostic VoIP solution.

Who Should Download This

Straight Talk International is a perfect fit for current customers of «Straight Talk Wireless» who regularly call abroad and prefer predictable, straightforward pricing instead of managing multiple apps and services. If you already use Straight Talk, then you will really benefit from the ease of direct dialing and the competitive rates. If you prefer an app that will be stable even when Android updates the OS version on your device, or you just want a calling solution that works across operators, the technical issues and network restrictions will lead you to standalone VoIP services or global messaging services.