International calling from a computer

A laptop or desktop is a comfortable way to make long calls abroad, especially with a headset. You can call ordinary mobiles and landlines from your browser, with nothing to install.

What you need

• Windows, Mac, Linux or a Chromebook with a recent Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari.
• A microphone and speakers. Most laptops have both; a headset or earbuds with a microphone sounds better and avoids echo.
• A steady internet connection. A cable or a good Wi-Fi signal works best.

Making the call

1. Open danatel.net and sign in.
2. Type the number with its country code. You can use your keyboard, or paste a number.
3. Click Call and allow the microphone when the browser asks.

If they can't hear you

• Check the browser is allowed to use the microphone: look for the microphone or padlock icon in the address bar.
• Check the right microphone is selected in your computer's sound settings, especially if you plug in a headset after opening the page. Reload the page after changing it.
• Close other apps that might be using the microphone, such as video calls.

Calls are billed in 6-second steps and unanswered calls are free. See rates or create a free account.