I do not have a local landline.
Most of my friends dont have either. Everyone just use mobile phones.
If you need to call other countries a lot, the best solution is a hardware VoIP phone some SIP subscription. Buy a hardware like this http://www.gigaset.com/hq_en/telephones … 30-ip.html Connect the base station to you home router with an Ethernet cable. Subscribe to any VoIP operator[s] you like (the gigaset supports several parallel accounts), e.g. when Ive been calling US a lot Ive been using http://www.sipdiscount.com And if you need a phone # for incoming calls, rent one in any country you like, e.g. https://www.didww.com/
For the mobile, I recommend getting a prepaid SIM card from http://telekom.me = T-Mobile.
Make sure youre buying an ordinary prepaid card, not that special Tourist offer (the tourists card have severe limitations you dont want).
Youll be asked for an ID, show them any document with your photo like a passport or driving license.
If you need mobile internet, itll cost you 4-5 per 1GB data for 15 days, you can activate those packages through SMS (mo int15 to number 1477, 5) or USSD (4, *111# then navigate through menu, Moja opcia / Internet opcije / 15 dana).