Many Canadians call the Philippines every week checking in on parents in Manila, catching up with relatives in Cebu, or saying goodnight to family in Davao. With NetJOI Phone, you get simple per-minute pricing, reliable call quality, and zero hidden fees.
Below are our calling rates, the dialing format from Canada, which NetJOI plan fits best, and how our home phone service works.
How NetJOI Phone Works (Simple Overview)
NetJOI is a Canadian digital home phone (VoIP) service that works just like a traditional landline, same dial tone, same experience, but with much lower international calling rates.
Here’s the simple setup:
- ATA Adapter → Router
Plug the small ATA Adapter into your home Internet router. - Your Phone → ATA Adapter
Connect your regular home phone or cordless handset. - Start Calling
Dial normally. Calls to the Philippines simply bill per minute.
NetJOI Phone works with any Internet provider in Canada, including Bell, Rogers, Telus, Eastlink, Shaw, Cogeco, SaskTel, and independent ISPs.
Is VoIP legal in Canada?
Yes, VoIP is fully legal and widely used in Canada.
Calling Rates to the Philippines
Rates are shown in Canadian cents per minute and billed in 60-second intervals. Actual rates may vary slightly depending on the destination network.
Philippines landlines
- From 9.87¢ per minute
Philippines mobile – Globe / Digitel
- From 12.02¢ per minute
Philippines mobile – Smart
- 13.69¢ per minute
Rates shown in Canadian dollars per minute, billed in 60-second intervals.
For the complete list of Philippines networks and all international destinations, see our full international calling rates by country.
How to Call the Philippines From Canada
Just follow this dialing format:
- Dial Canada’s international exit code:
011 - Dial the Philippines country code:
63 - Dial the mobile or landline number:
• Mobile numbers typically start with 9
• Landlines require a city/area code
Dialing examples:
• Calling a mobile (Smart/Globe):011 + 63 + 9XXXXXXXXX
• Calling Manila (landline):011 + 63 + 2 + XXXXXXX
• Calling Cebu (landline):011 + 63 + 32 + XXXXXXX
• Calling Davao (landline):011 + 63 + 82 + XXXXXXX
With NetJOI Phone, you dial the same way from your home phone.
Which NetJOI Plan Should You Choose for Calling the Philippines?
JOI Basics – Canada Calling
Perfect if you mainly call within Canada and make occasional calls to the Philippines.
International calling can be enabled anytime, and calls bill at the posted per-minute rate.
JOI Plus – Canada + USA
Unlimited Canada/USA calling.
International calls to the Philippines bill at clear per-minute rates when you use them.
JOI Plus World – Best for frequent calls to the Philippines
Includes discounted international rates plus a $5 monthly global calling credit you can use for calls to any country.
Not sure which plan fits?
Message us, and we’ll recommend the lowest-cost option based on your calling habits.
Why Not Just Use Calling Cards or Apps to Call the Philippines?
Calling cards and mobile apps are convenient for individual callers, but they come with PINs, top-ups, balance expiry, and inconsistent mobile signal quality. They’re not ideal for households, seniors, or families who share a single phone line.
NetJOI provides something calling cards don’t:
• A shared family phone line anyone in your home can use
• No PINs, access numbers, apps, or balance management
• More reliable quality than mobile data or Wi-Fi–based apps
• Clear, predictable per-minute pricing
• Works with any Internet provider in Canada
• Perfect for parents, grandparents, and multi-person households
• Keep your existing home phone number
Calling cards are great for quick calls from one cellphone.
NetJOI is built for families who want a dependable home phone line for calling the Philippines anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions – Calling the Philippines From Canada
Can I call the Philippines using NetJOI Phone?
Yes, you can call both mobiles and landlines across the Philippines.
Do I need a specific Internet provider?
No. NetJOI Phone works with any Canadian Internet provider.
Can I keep my existing home phone number?
Yes. Number porting is free, and your current service stays active until the transfer completes.
How are calls billed?
All calls to the Philippines bill per minute at the posted rate.
No activation fees, no access charges, no hidden surcharges.
Is VoIP legal and reliable in Canada?
Yes, VoIP is fully legal and widely adopted across the country.
Learn More About NetJOI Phone
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Call the Philippines for Less – Start Today
If you’re tired of expensive calling cards, unreliable mobile apps, or complicated long-distance plans, NetJOI gives you a simple, reliable, family-friendly way to stay connected.
Learn more or sign up for NetJOI Phone.
