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The new TEL3 App for iPhone with VoIP is here and available now on the App Store! It’s now easier to stay connected from anywhere in the world - for low rates. Amongst the app’s many new features, we are especially proud to offer Wifi calling to our customers across the globe. TEL3 believes that calling family and friends abroad should be simple and affordable, and our app is definitely a reflection of our philosophy. 

We are extremely proud of our new app, which has new features to enhance our customers’ call experience. 

Features of our new app include:

• Wifi (VoIP) Calling – Use the internet to make your international calls from your iPhone, iPad or iPod • Choose how you call – Make calls using WiFi, your phone’s minutes plan or your phone’s data plan • Share with Friends – Start earning credit by referring friends directly from the app. You’ll receive $10 in credit for every friend you refer and your friend will also get a $5 credit. There’s no limit to how much you can earn! • Rates – See the calling rate above the dial pad for the destination you are calling • Added Security – Set a 4 digit passcode to prevent unauthorized access to the app • Custom Caller ID – Set a custom Caller ID to display on the screen for contacts you select • Free Trial: New TEL3 customers will receive a $1 free trial, which is worth up to 125 minutes (depending on the destination called)

Currently, the new TEL3 App is only available for Apple customers, but don’t fret Android customers - the TEL3 App for Android will be available soon! We enjoy connecting friends and family all over the world and are constantly evolving to continue providing the best international call rates, customer service, and call quality.

On October 17,  TEL3 sponsored the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® at Bayfront Park in Miami, continuing our commitment to our local community and to help raise Breast Cancer awareness. Team TEL3 participated in the annual event of more than 25,000 participants, which raises awareness and funds for breast cancer research. A few team members also had the privilege of meeting our customers and handing out over 1,500 giveaways. Over a million dollars has been raised by the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Race for Cure®  event this year. The event was a great success and we look forward to continue our commitment to this cause and ending this disease.  There’s still time to join us in the fight to find a cure. Sign up for our service by October 31 for any amount by clicking here and we’ll donate $10 to the Susan G. Komen® Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Affiliate.  Current customers can also log in here and recharge with code PINK10 and we’ll donate 10% of each recharge amount.

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Every year one in eight women in America will be diagnosed with breast cancer, while every minute someone in the world dies from the disease. These astonishing statistics demonstrate how this horrible disease will continue to claim lives until we end breast cancer forever. So TEL3 has teamed up with the Susan G. Komen® organization to beat the statistics and help find a cure.

As part of our breast cancer initiative, we are giving $10 from our Sign-up Promotion and 10% of proceeds from our Bonus Recharge Promotion during October to Susan G. Komen® Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Affiliate. Use the PINK10 promo code to join us in the fight to end breast cancer.

In addition to donating a portion of proceeds to the Susan G. Komen® Miami/Ft. Lauderdale affiliate, we are a proud sponsor of the 20th Anniversary Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Race for the Cure®. On October 17th, our employees will also be participating in the race in Bayfront Park, Miami, FL. “We want to help eradicate this devastating disease. This is a great way to support breast cancer survivors and those who are currently battling cancer, while honoring those who are no longer with us,” stated Patrick Mills, TEL3 Director of Marketing.

Our decision to reach out to the Susan G. Komen® organization is due to its dedication to finding a cure. Through funding breast cancer research, as well as providing resources such as breast cancer education, screenings and preventative treatment programs, and moral support for those battling this disease. Susan G. Komen®  is saving lives and bringing the world closer to a cure.

Stay tuned for photos from the Susan G. Komen® Race for the Cure®. Feel free to visit our booth and receive free giveaways. We would love to see you there!

Let’s end breast cancer together.

This week, we share with you a story from Maria G. who left her native land of Cuba and traveled to the Dominican Republic in search of a better life for her family.  Many Cubans need to leave their country because of the economic devastation. Unable to find basic resources, they migrate to a different country in search of a better future. Using TEL3 allows those outside of Cuba to stay connected to their families and friends inside of Cuba without paying exorbitant prices or hidden fees.

Below is Maria G.’s Story: 

With distance of the family, there are times in the day when I wake up and I imagine opening the door to my room and I will meet my mother preparing breakfast. The family separation is the highest cost to migrate from your country seeking economic improvement for you and yours...I must comment that I live in Dominican Republic almost 6 years ago, on 05.21.2015, it will be five years since I saw my mother, sister and nephew. I came to a conference and never returned because they would not let me enter Cuba until that much time has passed. It turns out that by the month of September 2014, I called the consulate and they authorize my entry, so I prepared for a surprise trip. But my friends told me not to appear in Cuba out of the blue, because my mom can fall ill from the surprise. So a week before, I call them, always through TEL3, I cannot count the tears of joy for over an hour. That is why I thank TEL3 and your rates. MANY THANKS

Want to share your story? Email us your name and story to [email protected].

Historias TEL3

Esta semana,compartimos con ustedes la historia de Maria G. que dejó su tierra natal y viajó a la República Dominicana en búsqueda de una vida mejor para su familia. Muchos cubanos tienen que irse debido a la devastación económica en su país. Incapaz de encontrar los recursos básicos, ellos emigran a otro país en búsqueda de un futuro mejor. Utilizando TEL3 permite a aquellos fuera a mantenerse en contactocon sus familiares y amigos sin tener que pagar precios carísimos.

A continuación es la historia de Maria G.

La lejanía de la familia, hay momentos en el día en que despierto e imagino que al abrir la puerta de mi habitación me encontraré con mi madre preparándome el desayuno. La separación de la familia es el costo más alto que se pueda pagar, por emigrar de tu país buscando mejora económica para ti y los tuyos. Les comento que vivo en República Dominicana, hace ya casi 6 años, se cumplen el 21/05/2015, hacía 5 años que no veía a mi madre, hermana y sobrino, pues al venir a un congreso y no regresar, pues no me dejaban entrar a cuba hasta queno pasara ese tiempo. Resulta ser, que ya para el mes de septiembre de 2014 llamo al consulado y me autorizan la entrada al país, y preparo un viaje sorpresa.  Pero mis amigos me dicen que no fuera a aparecerme en cuba así, pues a mi mamá, del susto y emoción le podía suceder algo, y es que una semana antes, les llamo, siempre a través de TEL3, no les puedo contar las lágrimas de la emoción fue más de una hora llorando de alegría, eso se los agradezco a ustedes y sus tarifas.

Great stories about our customers’ international calls always inspire us to provide you the best service possible.

We’ve collected so many stories that we wanted to share them in a new segment called TEL3 Stories. Every week we will be bringing you a new tale from one of our amazing customers.

Here is an epic story by Martha B:

“A powerful hurricane hit our island nation in the south pacific and most forms of communication were severely impacted. I tried in vain to get through for about week and was fearing the worst, but when I was finally able to get through, I learned that my family and friends were fine.

They had all taken refuge inside our local church to wait out the storm. In fact, my sister had given birth during the height of the storm - and she named her new born girl after the hurricane. I was so relieved and happy, for my family, neighbors, friends and my sister. Thanks to Tel3 and your low international rates- we were able to talk for about two hours and still have enough to send a “care” package later that day.”

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I hope you are getting your green on. Today is St. Patrick’s Day!

Time to get your green shirts, green pants, green skirts, green sunglasses and of course can’t forget all the green jewelry! At TEL3 we believe you wear green and you should save green.  This year we are giving away an additional 10% bonus when you recharge today.

Head over to your back office and redeem your coupon or call Customer Service at 800-482-4459 and get the additional bonus when you recharge through Wednesday, March 18. 

You might encounter a sea of green today. Did you know that green was not St. Patrick's offical color? He actually wore blue. The green color has many roots connecting to to Ireland’s heritage such as it's nickname “The Emerald Isle”. It is also a representation of Springtime and it’s even featured in their flag. But did you know that the United States is the only country to believe if you do not wear green you get pinched by leprechauns. Which is where the phrase “if you don’t wear green you will get pinched” came from.

Green beer, green clothes, green everything!  That can only mean one thing, Saint Patrick’s Day is coming. This beloved holiday is celebrated worldwide on March 17, especially places with large Irish-American communities.  Did you know it started as a religious feast for the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick? Today it is an all day celebration that includes parades, dancing, specialty foods, and drinks and of course, tons of green.

So why the color green? Believe it or not, St. Patrick’s color was blue, not green. The holiday’s color is associated with the beautiful Irish landscapes especially during the spring and the green of the Shamrock that St. Patrick used to describe the trinity.  

Ever wonder where the four-leaf clovers and three-leaf shamrocks came from? The clover represents the solar-worshiping invaders of Ireland,the Celts, while the shamrock refers to the importance of the indigenous Goddess of Ireland's Ana, which St. Patrick also later uses. And who can forget the food from this holiday?! St. Paddy’s Day is a great time to taste traditional Irish flair.  A proper feast starts with an Irish breakfast of smoky black pudding, fried eggs and tomatoes followed by creamy baked shepherd's’s pie, corned beef, corned cabbage and soda bread. It is an all-day affair so make sure to pace yourselves.

Want a great money saving tool? Try the TEL3 Savings Calculator!

You can select the country you would like to call, customize your estimated monthly usage and compare your rates with our top competitors.We know your time matters that is why we want to make sure you get the most savings.

It's Valentine’s Day Week, romance is in the air and love is around every corner.  At TEL3, we know love is one of the most amazing feelings to experience in our lives. It is what makes us human and life worth living, especially on a day like Valentine’s Day when calling that special someone you love unconditionally takes on a profound and deeper meaning.

This is why we wanted to do something sweet and give you 10% more free minutes so you can talk longer (and maybe call your special someone’s local florist to send them flowers).

Click on our photo below and recharge your account with code LOVE to unlock 10% more talk time. Start expressing how you feel because distance is no match for love.

TEL3 is one of the first international long distance companies to be formed in 1990’s. We get this question a lot: What does TEL3 mean, what does it stand for?

TEL3 name is inspired by the phrase ‘telling three people’, an idea that first came from our founder, who wanted to grow the business by customers’ word ofmouth. It was a risky move at the time, because the technology was new and wordof mouth marketing depended on the quality of the service. TEL3 accepted thechallenge and started promoting its services with a simple campaign: ‘Tell three of your friends and get free bonus minutes’.

After almost 20 years, TEL3 is still serving its customersand enjoying customers' referrals. The technologyhas upgraded, many new features have been added, and the service has expanded to over 35 countries but only one thing has not changed: Our goal and what TEL3 stands for: 

Give the best value to our customers when making international calls. How we translate this in real life is by providing our customers the most savings for time and money so they can spend more quality time with their friends and loved ones. 

We understand how special talk time with the families and friends abroad can be. For us, it’s priceless.