The pain
- No internet or expensive airtime at home
- Missed calls and silent WhatsApp chats
- You find out hours later - or not at all
FamilyCall
Kenya & Nigeria to USA, UK, Canada
Family can reach you without Wi-Fi
Loved ones send a free call request from any phone - you get the alert.
Cameroon, Ghana, and Uganda coming soon.
What becomes possible
No Wi-Fi. Almost no airtime. Still connected.
Someone back home can request a call in seconds - from an ordinary phone.
- No Wi-Fi needed
- Very little airtime
- Free call request
- Ready in seconds
When they need you, they can still let you know.
Live today
Kenya & Nigeria to USA, UK, Canada
- Freeto start - no card
- No appfor family at home
- Any phoneworks - even without Wi-Fi
The real problem
WhatsApp only works when Wi-Fi does
When family runs out of data, the message never arrives - and you don't know they need you.
The FamilyCall way
They dial a local number and send a free call request in seconds.
You get the alert. You call back when you can.
How it works
Set up once. Family only needs a phone.
Three steps. No app for them. No Wi-Fi required.
Add your family
Save their name and local number in your account.
Share their number
Give them the FamilyCall number to dial when they need you.
Get the alert
They request a call. You see who needs you - and respond your way.
Built for real family life
Clear alerts. Local numbers. Your control.
Everything designed for the moment someone back home needs to reach you.
What you see
A clear message - not a mystery call
Know who wants to talk and when. Reach out by phone, WhatsApp, or whatever already works for you.
Elisa
FamilyCall
Call request
Elisa wants to talk to you.
Reach outView request
Same experience inside your FamilyCall account
Nana
For family at home
Ordinary phones are enough
No smartphone. No data plan. No new app to learn. A short call to a local number is all it takes.
Local access numbers
+254 / +234
Family dials from home. You get the alert abroad.
Where it works
Live where families need it most
Kenya and Nigeria can dial locally. You get notified in the USA, UK, or Canada.
Live now
Kenya
Family dials locally
United States
United Kingdom
Canada
Family in Kenya dials the local FamilyCall number - you get notified abroad.
Live now
Nigeria
Family dials locally
United States
United Kingdom
Canada
Family in Nigeria dials the local FamilyCall number - you get notified abroad.
Next access countries
- CameroonComing soon
- GhanaComing soon
- UgandaComing soon
Privacy
Only the people you add
Your number isn't a public directory. You choose who can request you - and you can change that anytime.
You stay in control
- Approve who can request you
- Pause access anytime
- No public listing of your number
Direct calling
Coming soon
Call family directly through FamilyCall with simple international calling credits.
FamilyCall
Enter a number
Direct Calling
Coming soon
Direct calling is coming soon. We're currently testing international routes and pricing.
Pricing
Simple plans for staying connected
Start free. Choose Premium when your family calls often - up to 20 request alerts each month.
Start here
Free
$0
- 2 call requests to try FamilyCall
- Kenya & Nigeria to USA, UK, Canada
- No card required
Most popular
Premium
$4.99/month
- Up to 20 call requests / month
- Resets each month with your subscription
- Add pay-as-you-go packs anytime if you need more
Flexible
Pay as you go
From $2.99
- Buy request packs when you need them
- Credits don't expire
- No monthly commitment
FAQ
Questions, answered plainly
What is FamilyCall?
FamilyCall helps families stay connected when internet or apps are not reliable. Your loved one calls a local FamilyCall number from a regular phone. You get a notification that they want to talk - then you reach them the way that works best for you.
Does my family member need the FamilyCall app?
No. They only need an ordinary phone. The FamilyCall account is for you - the person abroad who receives notifications.
Does my family need internet or WhatsApp?
No. They dial a local FamilyCall number and follow a short voice instruction. No smartphone, app, or mobile data required.
Does FamilyCall automatically connect the call?
No. FamilyCall lets your family tell you they want to talk. You decide how to respond - WhatsApp, a regular call, FaceTime, or another method you already use.
Which countries work today?
Kenya and Nigeria for family at home, with notifications to the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. More countries are coming soon.
How much does it cost?
Every new account includes free call requests to try FamilyCall - no card required. Premium and pay-as-you-go options are available when you need more.
Guides
Helpful reading
Practical articles on staying connected with family across borders - without jargon.
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Call request Africa - how family reaches you without an app
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Skype alternative for Kenya to USA, UK, and Canada families
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Read guide - how to request a call kenya
How family in Kenya can request a call (no smartphone needed)
Step-by-step: Nana creates a FamilyCall account, adds Elisa, shares the Kenya number, Elisa dials and presses a digit, Nana gets notified.
Read guide
Be there when family needs you
Start free in minutes. No app for them. No card required.
Start freeKenya & Nigeria to USA, UK, Canada