About Hyallo

Built by an expat who just wanted to call home

Hyallo started as a fix for my own problem: calling Brazil from the Netherlands without an app on the other end and without paying a small fortune for a five-minute call.

Our story

Why I built Hyallo

I'm Renan, a data engineer from Brazil living as an expat in the Netherlands. For years, Skype was how I called back home: to my family, to my bank, to the doctor's office, to government services. When it went away, I spent far too long looking for a good replacement.

Everything I tried had a catch. Some needed the other person to install an app. Others hid the real price behind subscriptions, connection fees or credits that expired. Carrier roaming rates were simply out of the question. All I wanted was to open my laptop, type a number and talk to someone in Brazil at a fair price.

So I built it. Hyallo was first a tool for myself. Once it worked, I realised how many people are in the same situation, so I decided to open it up to everyone who lives far from home, or who simply needs to call another country without paying a huge amount for a simple call.

Renan

Founder of Hyallo · Data engineer, Brazilian in the Netherlands

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Why a real phone call still matters

Messaging apps are great for friends and family, but a lot of life still happens over a phone line.

Public services don't do WhatsApp

Most government offices, banks, clinics and other public services won't take a WhatsApp message. They answer the phone. Calling is still the easiest and fastest way to get something sorted.

No app on the other side

You call a real phone number, landline or mobile. The person you're calling doesn't need an app, an account or even an internet connection.

A fair price, no surprises

Pay only for the minutes you use, with the per-minute rate shown before you call. No subscriptions, no monthly fees and no hidden charges.

For everyone far from home

Whether you moved abroad for work, study or love, or you just need to call a business in another country, Hyallo is here so that distance and price never stand between you and a simple phone call.

Try it for yourself

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