Hi Guys,
I am trying to use VOIP for the first time on my touch cruise so please bear with me.
I am trying to use VOIPstunt with Frings.
Anyone tried this before ?
If i am calling for example Singapore which is FREE stated on the VOIPstunt website, does it mean as long as i have a WIFI connection, i can call anyone in Singapore using Frings through VOIPstunt for free?
Frings I don't know but I use x-lite. And yes it works the way you asked on wifi (free)
The free call of course works also on 3g and hsdpa but you may be charged data rate if you don't have unlimited data plan.
For the setup, this is taken from their website:
- Display Name : fill in your your name, this name will be displayed in the phone screen of the person you are calling
- User name : fill in your username, this is the username you used for the registration of your VoipStunt-account
- Password : fill in your your password, this is the password you used for the registration of your VoipStunt-account
-Authorization user name : same as User name
-Domain : fill in sip.voipstunt.com
Edit: I have free call to belgium BUT only to fix number and not mobile phone. But for singapore they say to mobile too. So I think you are more lucky than me.
Thanks for your respond.
Do you use VOIPStunt as well ?
I tried it on my computer and it totally suck! i can;t even hear what the other part was saying! It was so distorted!..
u experience this too ?
I 've used Fring and VOIPStunt. They do work together. The settings should be:
myaccount.voipstunt.com with your ID and PW.
Remember that VOIP sound quality can be not so good thru the phone. It tasks the phone quite a bit and the network speed really needs to be WiFi quality. 3G can sometimes produce decent results, but its spotty.
I use VOIPStunt on my PC at home and it works brilliantly. MUCH better sound quality over Skype's voice service. I use it EVERY DAY since I have G/F situation where I am in the US and she is in Malaysia.
Now when I want to call her from my phone, I use their SMS-initiated phone call option. For a 5 euro-cent per call fee, they will let you initiate a phone-to-phone voip call. So, you SMS the VOIPStunt line (+447624802856) with a message content that only has the number you want to call. Then, it initiates a call. First, you get a call on your handset. Then, when you pick up, it dials the other party. And voila, you have a phone to phone call via VOIP that DOES NOT use data service. it uses your normal GSM phone line. So, the quality of the call depends on your voice connection, not your data connection quality. If you are calling from a US mobile to a any Singapore landline or mobile number, the call only costs you the 5cent connection fee!
So, as you can see, I use VOIPStunt ffrom my PC using the software and data. But when using my phone, I use the SMS-initiated phone-to-phone, so theres no need for Fring, or any other VOIP software on your phone.
Oh and BTW, another advantage of the phone-to-phone is you can use any headset, BT, wired, or the normal earpiecem since its just a normal call to you!
I use 3g VideoCall from Telme,works fine !
I use 3g VideoCall from Telme,it works fine on my TC except for the video right now (they say they will release a new version in march or april).
You can download it (from the download section) and use it for free (or with an account just like skype)after registering for free as a Free Member from here : http://web2.telme.sg/cedel/index.php?option=mod_joinus
With "Route 60" activated (as a distributor) u can even call for free to 60 countries on fixed phones (from which 6 countries on fixed AND MOBILES for free)
I call then free from mi 3gphone to fixed phones, to 3gphones and also even to computers having the correspondent software from Telme installed (Deskcall NG)
I tried fring with voipstunt and voipbuster, I could not find my Voip contactlist and was not convinced so I uninstalled it.
Fring....
I've tried Fring to a Skype contact and their voice came out of the speaker at the back!
So I was in the house yelling at my phone. haha...
Admittedly, I was setting them up live and given they aren't very IT, as far as they were concerned
what was I doing, "why didn't it just all work, like a normal phone" "explain, explain, explain"
And I had been playing music out of it so perhaps it was locked to the mic on the back....
Other than that, there did seem to be a baaaaaddd delay.
I'll try it again....
jomo25 said:
I 've used Fring and VOIPStunt. They do work together. The settings should be:
myaccount.voipstunt.com with your ID and PW.
Remember that VOIP sound quality can be not so good thru the phone. It tasks the phone quite a bit and the network speed really needs to be WiFi quality. 3G can sometimes produce decent results, but its spotty.
I use VOIPStunt on my PC at home and it works brilliantly. MUCH better sound quality over Skype's voice service. I use it EVERY DAY since I have G/F situation where I am in the US and she is in Malaysia.
Now when I want to call her from my phone, I use their SMS-initiated phone call option. For a 5 euro-cent per call fee, they will let you initiate a phone-to-phone voip call. So, you SMS the VOIPStunt line (+447624802856) with a message content that only has the number you want to call. Then, it initiates a call. First, you get a call on your handset. Then, when you pick up, it dials the other party. And voila, you have a phone to phone call via VOIP that DOES NOT use data service. it uses your normal GSM phone line. So, the quality of the call depends on your voice connection, not your data connection quality. If you are calling from a US mobile to a any Singapore landline or mobile number, the call only costs you the 5cent connection fee!
So, as you can see, I use VOIPStunt ffrom my PC using the software and data. But when using my phone, I use the SMS-initiated phone-to-phone, so theres no need for Fring, or any other VOIP software on your phone.
Oh and BTW, another advantage of the phone-to-phone is you can use any headset, BT, wired, or the normal earpiecem since its just a normal call to you!
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hey u mean u can call for free using GSM?
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hey u mean u can call for free using GSM?
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Well, almost free. 5 euro cents per call. yes via GSM. They eve just expanded their service. Now they provide a number to call for each country. You call that number, then enter in the number you wish to call. If you have unlimited calling in your country, then again, all you pay is the 5 euro cent connection fee. Its awesome.
jomo25 said:
Well, almost free. 5 euro cents per call. yes via GSM. They eve just expanded their service. Now they provide a number to call for each country. You call that number, then enter in the number you wish to call. If you have unlimited calling in your country, then again, all you pay is the 5 euro cent connection fee. Its awesome.
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i have a voipstunt and voipcheap account. can teach me step by step how to make a gsm call which cost only 5cents? im calling to austrialia which is a free destination call.
For best VOIP sound quality one should use a handsfree. Wired or BT - result is the same I'm using VOIP Buster Pro with my TC and Windows Mobile native VOIP and call quality is nearly perfect. No skipping at all with WiFi.
yes you can make free calls using GSM !
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hey u mean u can call for free using GSM?
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yes you can make free calls using GSM ! The condition is to be a distributor Telme products and services and to have "route 60" activated .
You can ask me more informations.
Christian
[email protected]
xln said:
i have a voipstunt and voipcheap account. can teach me step by step how to make a gsm call which cost only 5cents? im calling to austrialia which is a free destination call.
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See this page: http://www.voipstunt.com/en/geo.html
It depends on where you are calling from. Depending on where you are, you call an access number via GSM on your phone. Then, once that answers, it prompts you to key in the number you want to call. If it is a free destination, then you only pay local charges to the original number. In the US, it only costs me my "minutes". THe call is otherwise free.
jomo25 said:
See this page: http://www.voipstunt.com/en/geo.html
It depends on where you are calling from. Depending on where you are, you call an access number via GSM on your phone. Then, once that answers, it prompts you to key in the number you want to call. If it is a free destination, then you only pay local charges to the original number. In the US, it only costs me my "minutes". THe call is otherwise free.
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im calling from singapore, there is no access code for it, means i cant use this feature? if i am using singapore mobile number to call austrialia mobile, i still have to have the local charges? but the in this case, it wont be local charges already right?
jomo25 said:
I 've used Fring and VOIPStunt. They do work together. The settings should be:
myaccount.voipstunt.com with your ID and PW.
Remember that VOIP sound quality can be not so good thru the phone. It tasks the phone quite a bit and the network speed really needs to be WiFi quality. 3G can sometimes produce decent results, but its spotty.
I use VOIPStunt on my PC at home and it works brilliantly. MUCH better sound quality over Skype's voice service. I use it EVERY DAY since I have G/F situation where I am in the US and she is in Malaysia.
Now when I want to call her from my phone, I use their SMS-initiated phone call option. For a 5 euro-cent per call fee, they will let you initiate a phone-to-phone voip call. So, you SMS the VOIPStunt line (+447624802856) with a message content that only has the number you want to call. Then, it initiates a call. First, you get a call on your handset. Then, when you pick up, it dials the other party. And voila, you have a phone to phone call via VOIP that DOES NOT use data service. it uses your normal GSM phone line. So, the quality of the call depends on your voice connection, not your data connection quality. If you are calling from a US mobile to a any Singapore landline or mobile number, the call only costs you the 5cent connection fee!
So, as you can see, I use VOIPStunt ffrom my PC using the software and data. But when using my phone, I use the SMS-initiated phone-to-phone, so theres no need for Fring, or any other VOIP software on your phone.
Oh and BTW, another advantage of the phone-to-phone is you can use any headset, BT, wired, or the normal earpiecem since its just a normal call to you!
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can i know how to use this SMS-initiated phone call option?
i want to have phone to phone call using gsm which is free..im from singapore, do i still sms to the same number as above?
Did you check the link I posted above for the new phone-to-phone method? Or to do SMS-initiated phone-to-phone, check this link: http://voipstunt.com/en/phone-to-phone.html
You will need to sign up with VOIPstunt.com first though. It works great.
jomo25 said:
Did you check the link I posted above for the new phone-to-phone method? Or to do SMS-initiated phone-to-phone, check this link: http://voipstunt.com/en/phone-to-phone.html
You will need to sign up with VOIPstunt.com first though. It works great.
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i saw this website. the phone to phone feature is free if i call to a free destination? i already have a account.thanks for reply.
jomo25 said:
I 've used Fring and VOIPStunt. They do work together. The settings should be:
myaccount.voipstunt.com with your ID and PW.
Remember that VOIP sound quality can be not so good thru the phone. It tasks the phone quite a bit and the network speed really needs to be WiFi quality. 3G can sometimes produce decent results, but its spotty.
I use VOIPStunt on my PC at home and it works brilliantly. MUCH better sound quality over Skype's voice service. I use it EVERY DAY since I have G/F situation where I am in the US and she is in Malaysia.
Now when I want to call her from my phone, I use their SMS-initiated phone call option. For a 5 euro-cent per call fee, they will let you initiate a phone-to-phone voip call. So, you SMS the VOIPStunt line (+447624802856) with a message content that only has the number you want to call. Then, it initiates a call. First, you get a call on your handset. Then, when you pick up, it dials the other party. And voila, you have a phone to phone call via VOIP that DOES NOT use data service. it uses your normal GSM phone line. So, the quality of the call depends on your voice connection, not your data connection quality. If you are calling from a US mobile to a any Singapore landline or mobile number, the call only costs you the 5cent connection fee!
So, as you can see, I use VOIPStunt ffrom my PC using the software and data. But when using my phone, I use the SMS-initiated phone-to-phone, so theres no need for Fring, or any other VOIP software on your phone.
Oh and BTW, another advantage of the phone-to-phone is you can use any headset, BT, wired, or the normal earpiecem since its just a normal call to you!
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hi, i have tried sms to the voipstunt line using my singapore mobile. but i didnt recieve any call back from voipstunt..in the sms , i entered another singapore mobile number beginning with +65. i did anything wrong?
and if i use this sms intiaited call, it only cost 5cent per call right?
60 countries dor free includin Malaysia and USA(land+mobiles)
jomo25 said:
I use it EVERY DAY since I have G/F situation where I am in the US and she is in Malaysia.
Now when I want to call her from my phone, I use their SMS-initiated phone call option. For a 5 euro-cent per call fee, they will let you initiate a phone-to-phone voip call. .... the call only costs you the 5cent connection fee!
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with the Route 60 from Telme here is the list of the free countries:
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Azores
Bangladesh
Belgium
Bulgaria
Canada +Mobile
Canarie
Chile
China
China mobile
Colombia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
France
Germany
Greece
HongKong HongKong mobile
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan Almaty
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Mexico
Monaco
Netherlands
Norway
Panama
Peru
Poland
Portugal
PuertoRico
Romania
Russia
SanMarino
Serbia Montenegro
Singapore
Singapore mobile
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Thailand mobile
United Kingdom
USA +Mobile
Venezuela
But this option is only for qualified distributors and there is a possibility to be qualified only with a few clients.
Btw one can also earn good money with this concept !
To join for free: http://web2.telme.sg/cedel/index.php?option=mod_joinus
Christian
[email protected]
** VoipStunt reserves the right after a certain amount of SMS to start charging sms for the default rate. FREE SMS is available for users with Freedays.
anyone knows how many free sms can be sent to a free desination before they charge us?
xln said:
** VoipStunt reserves the right after a certain amount of SMS to start charging sms for the default rate. FREE SMS is available for users with Freedays.
anyone knows how many free sms can be sent to a free desination before they charge us?
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no, and that is in fact very annoying because sometimes I use differents programs of Betamax like Voipstunt, voipwise, voipbuster, etc...(for different "free" countries or free SMS) with every time 12,50 € to pay for only 3 month and sometimes, they charge me or change the prices without notice !!
And I stay with credit I have to use with other prices than the prices when I put the credit. And they never answer to your emails !
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Hello People!
I've been trying to research whether or not it is possible to set up a SIP account so that I can call my Google Voice number and then using the voice prompt menu in Google Voice gain access to toll free telephone calls.
I want to do this via the Nexus S. Has anyone done this? If so did you make step by step instructions? I'd like to do the same.
Thank you very much!!!!
It is indeed possible, through a combination of Google Voice, SipGate, and SipSorcery. It is not very stable in my experience, however, and it also drains your battery rather quickly because you need to be constantly connected (PBXes does help, but adds one more possible point of failure). I honestly wouldn't recommend it, but I can help you set it up if you really want to try it.
@Some_Person, Thanks for the offer for assistance. I just came across this instruction manual:
http://www.labnol.org/software/get-usa-local-phone-number/18407/
Now when I want to try I can't do it over 3G. Apparently SIP on Nexus S only allows for Wifi....
I'll let you know what happens when I test tomorrow and I certainly will take you up on your offer if this don't work.
Thanks again and I appreciate your response!
... don't you guys think that your operator has been already considered situation like this ? using 2G/3G/4G network to do "online - voice chat" or IP phone call , which will make them loose a lot of money ...
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to Suomalainen , you are unable to do this in 3G , i think that's probably banned by your operator ... because i have seem experience ...
@Some_Person
I got a IPKall number. I now need a SIP provider that will allow me to place free outgoing & receive free incoming calls.
I guess once I have this then I need to re-edit IPKall with new settings.
BUT can Google Voice be used/edited so that incoming calls are routed to my IPKall number which then are routed to my SIP software?
Alot of the stuff I'm finding on the web simply doesn't work.
Thanks!
@qtwrk- What would you rather have? Money made from the voice side of the business OR money from the data side of the business. With all the apps out there people are burning more data using these apps and this is where the revenue stream is for operators. The voice side of the network is a " just nice to have" for most of them....
but ...
data cost and voice cost are very different
i haven't used any IP call software , so i don't really know (i would image IP call software like skype is very similar), but i do have some online voice chat software (because some of my friend who i want call can just sit before a computer and then we can talk , exactly like phone...) , 1 hour , taking 1 hour only needs 3 - 5 mb
by my current operator
500 mb = 8 euros/moth
talking 60 minutes = establishment 0.15 euros , 0.08 euros per minute
0.15 + 0.08*60 = 4.95 euros , plus 18% of Value added tax
5.84 euros ...
so , 8 euros can allow you talk about 1 hour and 20 minutes , or by using Internet , chatting about 100 hours .
if i were your operator , i would definitely have these applications prohibited
I don't want to take up anymore space with this issue. This thread was suppose to be for getting help setting up SIP on my Nexus S. Please start new thread to voice your opinion.
Thanks!
Suomalainen said:
Hello People!
I've been trying to research whether or not it is possible to set up a SIP account so that I can call my Google Voice number and then using the voice prompt menu in Google Voice gain access to toll free telephone calls.
I want to do this via the Nexus S. Has anyone done this? If so did you make step by step instructions? I'd like to do the same.
Thank you very much!!!!
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Have you looked at GrooVe IP? Dunno if it'll fit all your SIP needs but it integrates well with Google Voice outside of the US.
@Slonn- Now this looks like something real interesting. Let me give it a shot and report back how it went. Thanks! Much appreciated!!!
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I don't want to take up anymore space with this issue. This thread was suppose to be for getting help setting up SIP on my Nexus S. Please start new thread to voice your opinion.
Thanks!
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oops
, okay , sorry about changing subject , good luck to you to find what you looking for
I've not tried it myself, but my co-workers GrooveIP+G Voice is the solution you are looking for. It's on sale in the Amazon App Store for $1.99 BTW.
Some complaints I've heard are that service latency is often an issue when on 2g/3g. Should be a good solution on Wifi at the house though I would imagine.
@The Gurgler - This is perfect. Got it installed and it works. This is indeed exactly what I was looking for!!!!
Thanks very much for pointing this app out to me.!!!!
P.S.-Let's just hope google voice to USA remains free next year....
Can i use GrooveIP since i am situated outside of USA ?
@Ibn Saeed - If you read the info about this app via the app market it clearly states that prior to purchasing GrooveIP the user needs to ensure they have a GV # and a gmail account. What this means is that you cannot move forward until you have obtained these two items FIRST. Then when these two pieces are collected you still need to install the plugin for GV into gmail so you got the U.S . dial pad appearing under chat on the left side of gmail window. The instructions say you even need to test it prior to app install and/or download.
Once you have satisfactorily obtained a GV # and a gmail account and did the GV plugin install then you can purchase the GrooveIP app. After that installation is a piece of cake.
I had in the beginning static and echos but then I adjusted the Echo Cancellation and Echo tail settings and things have been working thus far.
Also, you need a good friend to help you test the bluetooth. It works for me but you need to be wary of Mr. Bluetooth's feelings. Sometimes as call is ringing I need to turn it off then back on in order to work.
Also, dial pad is quite similar to the normal dial pad. I could see how one could mistakenly use one over the other.
I also noticed one call in the call log that was recorded as 00:00 long but I spoke for 15 minutes!
I use this over 3G 1MB plan and am amazed how well this works.
Pay attention to Google rate plans. It might be worthwhile having $20 in their account for those calls you might want to use their service when making.
Required :
1. The phone of course (Samsung Droid Charge), other Android and iPhone working too.
2. Wifi Hotspot.
3. An active phone number on other phone (CDMA or GSM).
4. LINE from NAVER or VIBER from Viber Media, Inc (Download from market) and many other app available.
Let's begin :
1. Connect ur Droid to WIFI hotspot, download the app (LINE/VIBER) if you don't have it yet.
2. Run the app and register with an active phone number. The app will send SMS with a code to the registered phone number that app needed.
3. Complete the registration.
4. Add the phone number u need to call to ur Droid contact.
5. Enjoy ur call with the app.
NB:Calling/messaging function only work to the relevant app registered users. Most app only work for Android and iPhone and a few including Blackberry.
How is this different than Google voice?
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How is this different than Google voice?
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Google Voice doesn't make VOIP calls, it requires an actual number to connect to. However, you could get a plan that allows you to make calls to specified numbers without using minutes, then set your GV # as one of them, and make all the calls you want without using minutes.
GVoice makes VOIP calls. I measured the bandwidth at the router when I was on WIFI. I also set up a phone with no service with a different phone number. I also tested GVoice on WIFI by changing throughput and testing jitter and the effect on the VOIP calls.
I used Groove, I didn't try the calls with another method, although a Gchat session should work the same.
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How is this different than Google voice?
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I'm talking about free calls and available for all country. Does Google voice free and available for all country? I don''t think so....
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I'm talking about free calls and available for all country. Does Google voice free and available for all country? I don''t think so....
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Thanks for the post, I didn't actually catch that. I was just stating that GVoice does indeed use VOIP if it is set up to do so. I believe GVoice allows for free calls to US and Canada, as well as free calls from another country into the US and Canada.
Your solution is pretty awesome if you need that service. I would like to see an analysis of codec quality, delay, bandwidth usage, jitter, etc to see how it compares to GVoice. Google keeps saying that free GVoice calls will expire, but so far its been renewed. It will be nice to have an alternative, particularly a good, free alternative.
Have you tried your method with success? How is the subjective call quality and call drop rate, etc?
Thanks for the info
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Thanks for the post, I didn't actually catch that. I was just stating that GVoice does indeed use VOIP if it is set up to do so. I believe GVoice allows for free calls to US and Canada, as well as free calls from another country into the US and Canada.
Your solution is pretty awesome if you need that service. I would like to see an analysis of codec quality, delay, bandwidth usage, jitter, etc to see how it compares to GVoice. Google keeps saying that free GVoice calls will expire, but so far its been renewed. It will be nice to have an alternative, particularly a good, free alternative.
Have you tried your method with success? How is the subjective call quality and call drop rate, etc?
Thanks for the info
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U need high speed connection/WIFI to get better call quality.
I have used these apps and prove it work succesfully. The only issue is the call have a delay about 1 sec, so u need to be patient to wait the answere after u speak coz ur voice will be heard after the delay.
Viber will only allow free calls to other Viber users, unless they changed that at some point. And GV must have changed then if you can make calls with it VOIP style with no cell service and only wifi, as it was only a call forwarding service before, meaning you still needed to have the ability to make calls through the phone.
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Viber will only allow free calls to other Viber users, unless they changed that at some point. And GV must have changed then if you can make calls with it VOIP style with no cell service and only wifi, as it was only a call forwarding service before, meaning you still needed to have the ability to make calls through the phone.
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I know you can use the web version of Google Talk as an endpoint for outgoing calls now. I haven't messed with any versions on device though (and if it works, we'd still probably have the audio issue on the Charge).
I used Google voice in Puerto Rico to place free calls over wifi. You can't be in airplane mode because it uses the normal dialer, but it does not use any cellular airtime to place the call.
Google voice integrates well with the android OS. My gf uses it to stay under her 450min plan.
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I use it that way on my device, but it does use airtime.
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Viber will only allow free calls to other Viber users, unless they changed that at some point. And GV must have changed then if you can make calls with it VOIP style with no cell service and only wifi, as it was only a call forwarding service before, meaning you still needed to have the ability to make calls through the phone.
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Yeah, I can only speak regarding usage of GVoice with GrooveIP. Otherwise a phone call would have to be initiated in Google Chat. Without Groove, you probably won't know you have an incoming call, at least not in time to answer it.
My buddy uses Groove all the time on his WiFi with excellent results- it works okay on 3G in good coverage and it works excellently on 4G. I have enough minutes and crappy coverage so I generally don't use Groove a whole lot, but it sure is cool to be able to send/receive calls anytime to your GVoice number. I also set up the Google Voice app on the phone alongside Groove (I configured Google Voice app somehow not to notify/bother me). Groove does the phone calls and Google Voice app does the text. This way you can send/receive calls and texts for free without delays. It works brilliantly, and its nice to forward Verizon's voice mail to GVoice, then configure GVoice to forward an email for each text, voicemail, and missed call you get.
If I had better coverage, I would only use GVoice. There is a bit more delay with GVoice than a 1X call, I would say, but not bad.
Is it verified that Viber only works to other Viber callers?
I'm a little cynical that somehow the carriers will try to crack down on Google Voice users or that Google will at some point stop free calling.
xdadevnube said:
Is it verified that Viber only works to other Viber callers?
I'm a little cynical that somehow the carriers will try to crack down on Google Voice users or that Google will at some point stop free calling.
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It works to call anyone, but it is only free calling if the other user is also a Viber user. They may have changed it since I last looked though, but probably not.
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I use it that way on my device, but it does use airtime.
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Which one u used? My method or Google voice?
Very interesting app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwxLDMsImNvbS5idC52b2ljZWFwcHMuaG9tZWF3YXkiXQ..
Description
BT customers can save money when making expensive calls from their mobiles using the free BT SmartTalk app.
If you’re a BT home phone customer you can now make calls for the same great value as if you were using your BT calling plan, all through your smartphone’s Wi-Fi connection.
You can save money making calls to 0800, 0845 and 0870 numbers
You can make calls back to the UK from abroad for the same price you’d pay if you were in your living room.
You can make great value calls without having to top up your Pay-As-You-Go credit
Key features of the App:
- Free app available to all BT customers
- Make calls from your smartphone over Wi-Fi using your BT home calling plan
- Save money on expensive mobile calls to 0800, 0845 & 0870 numbers
- Use your mobile fearlessly when calling the UK from abroad. But remember, your BT home calling plan stays on the UK time zone!
- No need to keep topping up your PAYG credit
- Up to 5 users per household
How the app works:
1. Please note: this app is available to BT customers only!
2. Download the app and complete the sign-up journey; you’ll need to be at home to link your mobile with your home phone and complete your registration.
3. The BT account holder will be informed of all new registrations and has the ability to manage and block all users.
4. The BT account holder can manage their BT SmartTalk service online at www.bt.com/mybt/btsmarttalk and up to 4 additional household users, including limiting the type of number each user can call.
5. You’ll also need an internet connection! You can make calls over Wi-Fi, whether at home or out-and-about, or using a 3G/4G connection – Wi-Fi is best as your mobile service provider may charge you for data usage.
6. Please note that call quality is dependent on the quality of your Wi-Fi or mobile data connection – BT SmartTalk will warn you by displaying a message if your signal strength is poor. Problems connecting? Run the ‘Connection Test’ in the ‘Help’ section of the app.
7. Calls made from this app will cost the same as from your home phone, using your BT calling plan rather than your mobile rates or minutes.
8. People will see your mobile number when you call them via the app rather than your home phone number.
9. You’ll see all BT SmartTalk calls itemised by user mobile number on your BT bill, including calls made outside of your home calling plan.
10. For more information on your BT home calling plan, you’ll need to ask the BT account holder.
No Voice
Installed/registered etc., on Galaxy Note 1 running Cyanogen 9.1. App dials out and rings at the other end (confirmed). The called person can not hear the caller nor reply - no voice sound. Any ideas?
I haven't tried because I'm not with BT
ermacwins said:
I haven't tried because I'm not with BT
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I gave this a go today over wifi. The call lasted about 7 minutes and throughout it was very tinny. I had to keep the volume low to make it bearable which made it hard to hear the other person, but otherwise the voice was clear and it didn't ever sound like it was breaking up. There is a youtube video of the app and it sounds better there, so this might be specific to my device or connection.
Skype sounds much better when it is at its best, but I find it often sounds like it is breaking up. (There are no pauses, but the other voice sounds a bit like a robot). Even that sounds better than the tinny BT call though.
I think I would stick with Skype for now, but if BT can improve the sound they have the advantage that 0845/0870 calls are probably included in your call package. With Skype you have to pay for those calls.
This has been a work in progress over on the N4 forums, with little progress. I have zero cell reception in certain parts of my home with T-Mobile USA. What can I use as an alternative? Without using a different phone number (i.e Google Voice). Does Hangouts send SMS over Wifi or Cellular? What are you guys using?
Have you ever called tmobile about this. They have given people cell boosters for similar problems
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I'm having the same issue with T-Mobile. I have full LTE signal all around my city but the second I walk into my apartment I have absolutely no service. It's quite frustrating and I'm trying to find an alternative. I tried calling T-Mobile about it but they said their cell boosters are "only for stand alone homes and won't work in an apartment complex", which seems ridiculous but whatever.
I'd be willing to switch to Google Voice but I haven't been able to confirm whether or not Google Voice makes/receives calls and texts via Wifi, or if I'll need a separate app to make it work. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The typical method these days is Google Voice (since that's not specifically an SIP/VoIP thing itself) + either GrooveIP or Talkatone (which ARE those things) and you can then do SIP/VoIP calling from the Google Voice number, but as noted in the T-Mobile $30 plan thread multiple times (and other places as well) Google is removing the ability for third party apps to interact with GV at the end of April 2014 so that's when we (people that GV + third-party apps) will be forced to find other solutions to make SIP/VoIP calls).
And the other thing is that T-Mobile Wi-Fi calling setup uses minutes from your service plan - most people don't know this and it's not a big hassle on a 1500 minute or unlimited calling plan, but for those of us with the $30 plan it's basically pointless to use it when other alternatives (such as those I just described, at least for another 5 months or so) exist.
Skype is another option but you could be looking at some money involved based on what/who/where you're calling, and then there's stuff like Vonage if you use that service but that's an expenditure as well.
Google Voice for the Home via ObiTalk
sn0warmy said:
I'm having the same issue with T-Mobile. I have full LTE signal all around my city but the second I walk into my apartment I have absolutely no service. It's quite frustrating and I'm trying to find an alternative. I tried calling T-Mobile about it but they said their cell boosters are "only for stand alone homes and won't work in an apartment complex", which seems ridiculous but whatever.
I'd be willing to switch to Google Voice but I haven't been able to confirm whether or not Google Voice makes/receives calls and texts via Wifi, or if I'll need a separate app to make it work. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Just FYI; I told AT&T to go fly a kite about 8 months ago for my home phone and have been using Google Voice on my home line as well as my cell phone for FREE. Yes; that's FREE incoming and outgoing calls.
I am using a small VoIP phone adapter found on Amazon called OBi202 from ObiTalk.com
Costs about $80 bucks and there is even a wifi adapter for $25 if you can't plug it in via Cat5 to your internet connection at home.
Anyway; you configure the phone adapter to use Google Voice and voila! You can connect 2 separate lines. I have mine and my wife's hooked up to cordless phones so I now have free home phone service.
Down side? The caller ID is a numer and not a name. I read about services available for a subscription that will give you the Name on Caller ID but if this is so important to you I guess you are OK with paying $60+ for phone service. (Yea right)
When you get a call it will ring simultaneously on your home phone and your mobile.
Free service; I LIKE THAT. And if you get bad reception at home from your mobile the nice part is that this could solve your issue because you give out your Google Voice number out and the phone will automatically start be ringing on your cordless when you are home.
Hope this helps you!!:good:
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sn0warmy said:
I'm having the same issue with T-Mobile. I have full LTE signal all around my city but the second I walk into my apartment I have absolutely no service. It's quite frustrating and I'm trying to find an alternative. I tried calling T-Mobile about it but they said their cell boosters are "only for stand alone homes and won't work in an apartment complex", which seems ridiculous but whatever.
I'd be willing to switch to Google Voice but I haven't been able to confirm whether or not Google Voice makes/receives calls and texts via Wifi, or if I'll need a separate app to make it work. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Oh; to answer your question I sent myself and back texts using Google Voice over Wifi only and it worked. I have called with it via Wifi also when traveling.
So it does.
You can use MagicJack. They also have a android app. I heard it pretty good, however to use the android app, you need to register your phone. Once you register your phone, you can't unregister it. This is info I pulled about a year ago. Look into it though.
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Port your number to Google Voice.
Get a VoIP account at a provider that has good latency for your location (I use voip.ms, costs $0.014/min outgoing, ~$0.01/min incoming).
Set up CSIPSimple on your phone (use g729a for good quality on slower connections, PCMU on faster connections; be prepared to fiddle with settings to get it down right)
Make calls using CSIPSimple from your voip.ms account
Set up Google Voice to ring both your voip.ms number when you receive calls, as well as your T-Mobile number (in case you don't have WiFi or data when the call comes through).
First of all sorry for my bad english.
The situation is: I have two android smartphone
1st = a Mobile with inside an unlimited call minute plan and 60GB per month internet (the mobile is used as Wifi-Hotspot)
2st = a Mobile connected to the Wifi-Hotspot using the 60GB
Does exist any android software to permit the second mobile phone to use also the unlimited call of the other?
I mean, the second is connected to the first by the wifi, so a software that give to the second phone to call by the first
(the telephone call would be made by the first, but the audio would by transmitted to the second by the wifi)
Sorry, but I don't know how to explain it better ...I hope it could be enough ^_^
Many thanks
Lorenz073 said:
First of all sorry for my bad english...
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I don't think it's possible , because an Android phone is able to transfer internet connection , but not GSM network .
Don't worry for your English and your explanation , they are understandable
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I don't think it's possible , because an Android phone is able to transfer internet connection , but not GSM network .
Don't worry for your English and your explanation , they are understandable
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But in some way if the software would permit it, it would have to only transfer the speach as compressed audio,
not the GSM Network. I meant:
"The software from my mobile would say to the same software in the other phone to call a number (so the telephone call would start from the right phone with the unlimited voice plan),
and then he would work on the voice as a Walkie Talkie beetwen the two smartphone ^_^
At least I think....
Lorenz073 said:
But in some way if the software would permit it, it would have to only transfer the speach as compressed audio,
not the GSM Network. I meant:
"The software from my mobile would say to the same software in the other phone to call a number (so the telephone call would start from the right phone with the unlimited voice plan),
and then he would work on the voice as a Walkie Talkie beetwen the two smartphone ^_^
At least I think....
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Ok , I see what you mean now, but I don't know an apps able to do that
The first solution is calling with some internet calling app such as Skype, WhatsApp and any others.
But if you just want to call via common cellphone, I think you have to contact your carrier to apply a family plan which will enable your second sim number to share calling minutes with the 1st number.
James_Watson said:
The first solution is calling with some internet calling app such as Skype, WhatsApp and any others.
But if you just want to call via common cellphone, I think you have to contact your carrier to apply a family plan which will enable your second sim number to share calling minutes with the 1st number.
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Thanks, I know the software you have written and I know that exist family plan, but I was thinking to use it in a office, and family plan would cost much more
Is quite strange to me that I was able to find a lot of software that permit Walkie-talkie beetwen two smartphone connected by wi-Fi and no one thought to make a software to share a telephone call
In the past existed the software "justremotephone" to call from the PC using the smartphone
but still nothing between Smartphone - Smartphone