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most apps that allow for free international phone calls require that both parties download the same app that's why facebook Messenger is a good place to start since so many people already use the service messenger is a separate free app from the regular facebook app but it has the same interface and ease of use through this app you can txt record voice messages and make phone calls to other friends through the app if you're always logged in you'll never miss a message facebook is also the owner of whatsapp another free phone call and texting service people love whatsapp because it works on almost every type of phone and allows you to send photos messages and make phone calls for free over a wireless network li Bolin vibra or to other similar services worth checking out both user data plans to send and receive messages but don't charge you for actual minutes spent talking and finally if you're looking to make video calls it's hard to beat apple's facetime for iphone users or good old-fashioned skype in San Francisco I'm Kara Tsuboi cnet.com for CBS News