When you're traveling in Asia Pacific, many things may seem unfamiliar. And the last thing you want to deal with is a strange telephone -- especially if you don't speak the language or know which foreign coins to use. Which is why nothing beats the convenience and flexibility of having the AT&T Calling Card. With the AT&T Calling Card, making phone calls is quick, easy and works the same way no matter where you are.
So while in Asia Pacific, use your AT&T Calling Card. You'll never have to worry about carrying a lot of change, or understanding local phone systems again.
Special Features
Not only is AT&T USADirect Service easy to use, but it also comes with useful features. To reach the following services, dial the AT&T Direct® Access Number for the country you're in, call the specific 1-800 or telephone number and enter your AT&T Calling Card number. Then just follow the voice prompts.
Voice Messaging
Time differences can make keeping in touch with other countries difficult. With AT&T Messages Services you can record a voice message and have it delivered virtually anywhere in the world at any time you wish. Your customers can get your message when it's 10 A.M. in their part of the world, even if it's 3 A.M. when you send it. Call 1-800-878-3123.
OR when you've reached a busy signal or no answer, don't hang up. Instead, dial # 1 2 3 and follow the voice prompts to leave a message.
Teleconferencing
AT&T Teleconferencing Service makes it easy to meet with all of your international offices over the phone simultaneously. You can set up conference calls easily with up to 500 locations in 270 countries. (One conferee has to be in United States ). For more information, call 1-800-232-1234.
Interpretation Services
An interpreter can be made immediately available in 140 different languages (to and from English) using the AT&T Language Line Services. To find out more, call 408-648-5871
You may also find the following handy tips helpful.
Sequential Dialing
International Directory Assistance is available 24 hours a day so it's simple to find the phone numbers you need no matter where you are. It's like having a phone book for the entire world at your fingertips at all times.
International Directory Assistance
With Sequential Dialing you're able to place up to 10 consecutive calls without having to reenter your calling card number again and again. Just press # after each call and wait for the voice prompt.
Access to toll-free 800/888
Nnmbers in the United States is simply by dialing the AT&T Direct® Access Number for the country you're in.
Dialing Instructions
AT&T USADirect Service is the easiest way to stay in touch because it lets you call back to the U.S. , and to almost any country, just as easy as you call at home. Before you call, you may want to check the time difference.
Here's how to call:
- Dial the AT&T Access Number for the
country you are in.
- You will hear "AT&T USADirect Service" from either an
English-speaking operator or an English language voice prompt.
- For calls to the U.S., dial the area code & 7-digit number you wish to
reach. Or for calls to other countries, dial 01 + the Country Code + City Code
and the local number you wish to reach.
- After the tone, enter your calling card number and PIN, or credit card
number + 4-digit expiration date.
- If you need assistance or wish to call collect, just hold for an operator.
To pay for your call, you can use your AT&T Calling Card, AT&T Universal Card, many U.S. phone company cards, or credit cards. Credit cards accepted include MasterCard, American Express, VISA*, Diners Club and Discover.
AT&T USADirect Service offers more than just easy calling, it provides special features useful to you.
If you need further assistance, contact AT&T Customer Care.
Access instructions on how to make a Telephone Call to Japan.
*Only VISA cards issued in the U.S. are accepted.
Access Numbers
Access to AT&T USADirect Service works the same way no matter where you're calling from. Just dial the AT&T Direct Access Number for the country you are in. The numbers for the major countries in Asia Pacific are listed below.
| Country | AT&T Direct Access Numbers | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1800 881 011 | Credit card calling is available |
| China PRC ( Beijing ) | 108 888 | May not be available from every phone Credit card calling is available |
| China PRC ( Shanghai ) | 108 11 | Credit card calling is available |
| Fiji | 004 890 1001 | Credit card calling is available |
| Hong Kong | 800 96 1111 | Credit card calling is available |
| India | 000 117 | Not available from public phones. |
| Indonesia | 001 801 10 | Use phones allowing international access |
| Japan | 005 39 111 for KDD phones or 0066 55 111 for IDC phones | Credit card calling is available |
| Korea | 0030 911 for Dacom phones or 0072 911 for KT phones | Credit card calling is available |
| Malaysia | 1800 80 0011 | Credit card calling is available |
| New Zealand | 000 911 | Credit card calling is available |
| The Philippines | 10511 | Public phones require a coin or card deposit. |
| Singapore | 8000111 111 for SingTel phones or 80 0001 0001 for StarHub phones | Credit card calling is available |
| Taiwan | 00 801 102 880 | Credit card calling is available |
| Thailand | 001 999 111 11 | Credit card calling is available |
Access a complete worldwide list, or download the AT&T Direct Service wallet card and print it out right now!
Many Services are subject to regulatory approval and not all Services are available in all areas. Please contact an account executive for more details.
