: On older, legacy plans that have a minute cap, going over your limit results in "overage charges" billed at the end of the month rather than buying them upfront. 3. Alternative "Internet" Minutes (VoIP)
: Many carriers let you dial a code like *BAL# or #646# in the Phone app to receive a text message with your remaining balance.
: If you need to call someone in another country, you can "buy" an international calling add-on through your carrier's account settings.
If you don't want to deal with a traditional carrier, you can buy minutes through third-party apps that use your iPhone’s data or Wi-Fi:
