Calling family, friends, or business contacts in India shouldn’t cost a fortune, but for many Canadians, it still does. In 2025, some major Canadian phone providers still charge $0.50 to $1.50 per minute to call India. That means a single 30-minute call can cost $15–$45, even if you already pay for a home phone or mobile plan.
There’s a better way.
This guide shows you exactly how to call India from Canada, what it really costs, and why more Canadians are switching to digital home phone services like NetJOI to make long-distance calls simple, affordable, and predictable.
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Whether you’re checking in on parents back home, calling extended family, or making regular business calls, NetJOI lets you use a regular home phone without contracts, calling cards, or surprise fees.
How NetJOI Phone Works (Simple Overview)
NetJOI is a Canadian digital home phone service that works just like a traditional landline but with much lower international calling costs.
Here’s the simple setup:
- ATA Adapter → Router
You plug a small ATA Adapter (rent, buy or use a compatible adapter) into your home Internet router. - Your Phone → ATA Adapter
Connect your regular phone or cordless handset to the ATA. - Start Calling
Pick up the phone and use it exactly the same way you’ve always used a home phone, same dial tone, same buttons, same call experience.
Because your calls travel through your Internet connection instead of copper landline infrastructure, international rates stay low and predictable.
Is VoIP legal in Canada?
Yes, and NetJOI Phone complies with all Canadian telecom and regulatory requirements.
Learn more here. You can also read more about what equipment is required for our VoIP service.
India Calling Rate from Canada (2025)
NetJOI offers one of the most competitive calling rates to India in Canada:
🇮🇳 Call India for just 1.05¢ per minute
That means:
- A 10-minute call costs 10.5 cents
- A 30-minute call costs 31.5 cents
- A 1-hour call costs only 63 cents
There are no per-call connection fees and no hidden usage charges. You only pay the per-minute rate plus any international calling credit you purchase.
See the full list of international calling rates.
How to Call India from Canada
To call any number in India, simply dial:
011 + 91 + [area code] + [phone number]
Examples:
- Calling Mumbai:
011 91 22 XXXX XXXX - Calling Delhi:
011 91 11 XXXX XXXX - Calling Hyderabad or Chennai → same structure
India uses a two-digit area code system for major cities and longer regional prefixes in rural areas.
How NetJOI Compares to Traditional International Calling Options
Many Canadians assume their existing home phone provider is the easiest way to call India — but traditional international calling usually comes with trade-offs.
Traditional Home Phone International Options (Typical Experience)
Most large Canadian phone providers offer international calling in one of two ways:
• Low-cost international add-ons that unlock worldwide per-minute rates
• Higher-priced unlimited international plans, often costing $30–$40+ per month, on top of a home phone line
For many households, this creates friction:
• You may pay monthly for international calling even when you don’t use it
• Per-minute rates can vary by destination and change over time
• International calling is often tied to a bundle or long-term plan
• Bills can be hard to predict without closely tracking usage
These plans can make sense for very heavy callers, but they’re often more than most families actually need.
NetJOI’s Approach: Simple and Flexible
NetJOI takes a different approach:
• No mandatory international add-ons
• No bundles or contracts
• Clear per-minute pricing
• You only pay for international calls when you make them
Calls to India are billed at 1.05¢ per minute, making costs easy to understand without committing to an expensive monthly international plan “just in case.”
For households that call India regularly, but don’t want a $30–$40 recurring add-on. This flexibility is often far more affordable and predictable.
Why NetJOI Is One of the Best Ways to Call India
• Very low per-minute calling rate
• No calling cards, PINs, or access numbers
• No contracts or surprise fees
• Works with any Internet provider in Canada
• Bring your existing Canadian phone number or get a new one
• Ideal for families who call India regularly
Which NetJOI Plan Is Best for Calling India?
All NetJOI Phone plans let you call India at just 1.05¢ per minute, with no connection fees or hidden charges. The right plan depends on how often and how widely you call.
JOI Basics – Best for occasional calls
- Unlimited calling within Canada
- Calls to India billed at 1.05¢/minute
- Ideal if you only call India once in a while
👉 Choose this if India calls are rare and short.
JOI Plus – Best for regular India calling
- Unlimited calling within Canada and the U.S.
- Calls to India billed at 1.05¢/minute
- Perfect for families who call India weekly
👉 This is the most popular choice for customers who call India regularly.
JOI Plus World – Best for families calling multiple countries
- Everything in JOI Plus
- Discounted international rates on many destinations
- Monthly international calling credit included
👉 Choose JOI Plus World if you call India and other countries, or if you want predictable monthly international calling without worrying about balances.
Not sure which one fits?
You can start with any plan and change later, there are no contracts.
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🌏 Why Not Just Use Calling Cards or Apps to Call India?
Calling cards and app-based services (Rebtel, Boss Revolution, TextNow, etc.) are great for quick personal calls from a mobile phone. But if your whole household needs to reach family in India or you want a reliable, dedicated home phone, NetJOI Phone delivers something calling cards can’t.
With NetJOI Phone, you get:
• A shared home phone line anyone in the family can use
• No apps, PINs, balances, or top-ups
• No reliance on weak mobile data or Wi-Fi
• Reliable call quality using your wired Internet
• Works with any Internet provider in Canada
• Your existing phone number can be kept and ported
Calling cards are ideal when a single person wants to make quick, occasional calls from their cellphone. NetJOI is built for families who want a simple, dependable home phone for calling India anytime.
FAQs About Calling India from Canada
1. Do I need a special add-on to call India?
No. As long as international calling is enabled on your NetJOI account, India calls simply use the per-minute rate.
2. Can I call Indian mobile numbers?
Yes, landline and mobile rates are the same in India on NetJOI.
3. Does NetJOI work with my existing Internet provider?
Yes. Any stable Internet connection in Canada is supported.
4. Do I need new equipment?
If you’re switching from a traditional home phone, you’ll need a small ATA adapter.
Full guide here:
https://www.netjoi.ca/blog/equipment-needed-for-voip-in-canada/
5. Is NetJOI cheaper than long-distance calling cards?
Almost always. NetJOI has no connection fees or minute rounding, and the rate is transparent.
Make Cheap Calls to India Today
If you want affordable, reliable calling to India without long-distance cards, contracts, or surprise fees, NetJOI makes it simple.
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Or jump straight to the full international calling rates page.
