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Hi, I have a touch pro unlocked and I am thinking of going to the three network from tmobile. Is this a good idea, as in will the phone work with mms and internet on three? They do not do this phone, and so do not provide settings, but will the settings be there on the phone originally or not?
PS I did try to search, but the word 'three' is too common and was not included, as was '3'
Regards and thanks,
Jordan
I'm with 3 in the UK. Running connection setup gets the correct settings automatically no problem.
From what I can see you can't beat the £5 per month for 2gb of data on a PAYG plan.
I get decent connection in most places I go, although I think some other providers may have better network coverage overall.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Rowan
Excellent, thank you, that's what I wanted to hear . Do you have any problems using apps that use the internet? EG. iplayer, google maps, weather, things like this? Or are they all ok? Because certain networks like vodafone charge extra! Also, is the built-in windows live used for the msn addon?
Thanks,
Jordan
iPlayer won't work because it doesn't recognise the connection as being in the UK. Hopefully they'll sor that out soon.
Others such as Google maps, Messenger, Skype etc work fine.
I've been using Grooveip, but recently was recommended Spare Phone instead for using google voice over 4G. anyone have experience with both an can compare them? esp for call quality and battery life?
Please post Spare Phone apk.
Like just to test it and compare.
Thank you.
I use GrooVe IP with both my phone and Xoom tablet and a Bluetooth headset extensively for conference calls. I'm trying Spare Phone out right now. Lots of people comment about its better sound quality. To my ear, it's actually a little worse than GrooVe IP.
It is a little prettier, but not a lot. It was easy to set up, but not as easy. GrooVe IP prompts you for which existing Google Account you'd like to use. You have to type in your login and password for Spare Phone.
I might be missing something, but Spare Phone doesn't appear to have redial functionality. In GrooVe IP, you can just tap the green button and it fills in the previously dialed number. Tap it again to dial it.
I was having problems earlier today with GrooVe IP dropping out when the screen on my Galaxy Nexus turned off. I'm not having the same problem with Spare Phone, but I *did* reboot the phone before starting to play with Spare Phone. It had been probably two weeks since the last reboot.
Neither have stats or level displays. (As a nerd, I'd love to see I/O rates and audio input/output levels with interactive adjustments.)
I'm curious how Spare Phone differs from Tablet Voice offered by the same people. Tablet Voice is $4.99 versus $2.99 for Spare Phone (currently).
I'll keep trying it out this week.
young707 said:
Please post Spare Phone apk.
Like just to test it and compare.
Thank you.
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Asking for the apk of a paid app is considered warez and against the xda TOS
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Asking for the apk of a paid app is considered warez and against the xda TOS
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as a hardware developer, if I cannot test this paid app to check my tablet, I just skip and move on.
Knowing probably 99.9% these half fast high school kid amateurish home made app just waste of time. In fact, most of these part timer app that saturated the air wave are just so non-professional are some kid's wet dream junks, this app in particular.
Your a hardware developer? If you develop hardware you must have capital which means you can buy the app instead of pirating it. Now you sound like a little kid.
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Yesterday, I answered an incoming call to Spare Phone over 3G. It was a little awkward as I think it was ringing in on both Google Chat (Spare Phone) and my actual mobile number. I picked up in Spare Phone and had to do a bit of Bluetooth disconnecting and reconnecting in order for the other end to hear me. In the process of doing so, a multi-second delay was introduced, making communication kind of difficult. I don't believe there was a multi-second RTT on the network, but somehow, during the process of audio source/output switching, a buffer of data built up in the client that wasn't detected and dealt with, thus introducing such a large delay.
I have encountered similar problems with GrooVe IP, but none to quite the same degree.
On today's conference call, I heard choppy audio and was told by the other parties that my audio was very noisy. I don't believe this had anything to do with my network, but it could have. I'll give it another try here later and if it's still occurring, reboot and see if it's gone.
Choppy incoming audio and noisy outgoing audio has not been a problem in more recent builds of GrooVe IP for me on my Galaxy Nexus.
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Your a hardware developer? If you develop hardware you must have capital which means you can buy the app instead of pirating it. Now you sound like a little kid.
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After buying the app 15 times, we are tired of buying it anymore.
So, we are only using the free app. If we do not have the apk, we just give this up testing these paid app.
So far, we concluded these Android VoIP basically using Google Voice making telephone calls are poor audio quality.
We have yet found any app that make reasonable audio quality that is any better betwen any of these we tested, both paid or free app:
GooVe IP both free and paid, Talkatone, Spare Phone, Pinger, etc.
However, the most expensive Spare Phone app has their own lousy contact list directory, but not editable, and triple the same exact idential names (same names are repeated 3 times).
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After buying the app 15 times, we are tired of buying it anymore.
So, we are only using the free app. If we do not have the apk, we just give this up testing these paid app.
So far, we concluded these Android VoIP basically using Google Voice making telephone calls are poor audio quality.
We have yet found any app that make reasonable audio quality that is any better betwen any of these we tested, both paid or free app:
GooVe IP both free and paid, Talkatone, Spare Phone, Pinger, etc.
However, the most expensive Spare Phone app has their own lousy contact list directory, but not editable, and triple the same exact idential names (same names are repeated 3 times).
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why would you be buying it multiple times? just buy it once on a testing account and you can just re-download the app for free on any devices attached to that google account. I just find you defense of being a "Hardware Developer" to justify pirating an app to be a load of BS.
I not a Hardware Developer but I play one online.
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why would you be buying it multiple times? just buy it once on a testing account and you can just re-download the app for free on any devices attached to that google account. I just find you defense of being a "Hardware Developer" to justify pirating an app to be a load of BS.
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I agree with you completely! I suppose anyone could claim to be a hardware developer.
As for the Spare Phone app - I am using it along with Google Voice and it works just fine!
Sorry for the bump, but maybe someone can help me understand the difference between these apps and the native Google Voice app already in android.
I have a GV number, and I seem to be able to place texts and calls from my cellphone using GV. When I dial a number I get the option to use GV, and GV has an option to route all calls through their service. To me this sounds like VoIP. But is it really just using call forwarding so all calls/texts look like they're coming from my GV number instead of my real number? Is that where apps like Groove and SparePhone come into play? They actually route the calls through GV using the GV web service which really is VoIP, and thus free calls/texts?
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Sorry for the bump, but maybe someone can help me understand the difference between these apps and the native Google Voice app already in android.
I have a GV number, and I seem to be able to place texts and calls from my cellphone using GV. When I dial a number I get the option to use GV, and GV has an option to route all calls through their service. To me this sounds like VoIP. But is it really just using call forwarding so all calls/texts look like they're coming from my GV number instead of my real number? Is that where apps like Groove and SparePhone come into play? They actually route the calls through GV using the GV web service which really is VoIP, and thus free calls/texts?
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Google Voice uses cellular phone network to route the call. Hence uses cellular minutes. GrooVe IP and Spare Phone log in to the GV amount using gtalk, which uses cellular Data connection, hence free call minutes.
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Hello everyone ! I have a question on making international phone calls ! I am doing a personal business online and I have to call my overseas customers regularly. I have been using skype so far and the call quality is good. However, it seems getting more expensive now and I don't know how much I have spent on calling till the end of the month. Therefore, I want to ask if someone can recommend me any app on smartphone that can make international phone calls but with a cheaper price comparing to skype and if it is also easy to check the credits balance, that would be perfect !
There is Viber, but both parties need to have it installed and have a data connection. I use it regularly. Quality does depend on your data connection, though.
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The best ones are Skype or Viper. If you can make sure the recipient also uses the same VOIP app then the call will be free every time.
hanoistreetfood said:
Hello everyone ! I have a question on making international phone calls ! I am doing a personal business online and I have to call my overseas customers regularly. I have been using skype so far and the call quality is good. However, it seems getting more expensive now and I don't know how much I have spent on calling till the end of the month. Therefore, I want to ask if someone can recommend me any app on smartphone that can make international phone calls but with a cheaper price comparing to skype and if it is also easy to check the credits balance, that would be perfect !
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Well, there are some apps to make international phone calls for free on smartphones such as Line, Viber. However, since you are doing business, it is not good to use these apps because call quality depends on wifi or 3G. Skype has pretty good line quality, however, I also personally find skype a little expensive as it charges VAT on each call as well. Recently, I changed to use an app called "Global Call" to make oversea calls. I was surprised that its quality is as good as Skype's but the price is cheaper. For example, calling to Vietnam costs only $0.05/1 min for home phone and $0.06/1 min for cellphone. Plus, you can easily check your credits balance after every call ! Fun fact, I got some free credits when I downloaded and installed it on my phone. You should check this app out! Hope that your business is going well
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Well, there are some apps to make international phone calls for free on smartphones such as Line, Viber. However, since you are doing business, it is not good to use these apps because call quality depends on wifi or 3G. Skype has pretty good line quality, however, I also personally find skype a little expensive as it charges VAT on each call as well. Recently, I changed to use an app called "Global Call" to make oversea calls. I was surprised that its quality is as good as Skype's but the price is cheaper. For example, calling to Vietnam costs only $0.05/1 min for home phone and $0.06/1 min for cellphone. Plus, you can easily check your credits balance after every call ! Fun fact, I got some free credits when I downloaded and installed it on my phone. You should check this app out! Hope that your business is going well
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Wow it seems like global call is all over now. It comes very recommended. It's probably the best voip app i've used. Way better than skype. (still prefer vonage for calling u.s. though).
Good app
thanks for your recommendation! I've been using the app, I'm totally satisfied with the quality
I'm glad you found my suggestion helpful. I recommend you click Like on the app's Facebook page to get their updates. currently there is an event - when you buy some credits they give you some bonus! Check it on their facebook. I just got $10 myself. Don't miss it
I've been looking for this kind of information. so can you tell me how this app compares to other options such as skype and viber?
hanoistreetfood said:
Hello everyone ! I have a question on making international phone calls ! I am doing a personal business online and I have to call my overseas customers regularly. I have been using skype so far and the call quality is good. However, it seems getting more expensive now and I don't know how much I have spent on calling till the end of the month. Therefore, I want to ask if someone can recommend me any app on smartphone that can make international phone calls but with a cheaper price comparing to skype and if it is also easy to check the credits balance, that would be perfect !
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Try using Friend Caller you can call on any number and we can receive credit by downloading from their links :sly:
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So I've used both skype and viber before. from my experience, viber was slow and I could only call to the people who have the app in their phone. Meanwhile, Skype was too expensive, it charged me $0.335/min not including connection fees and VAT to call to Vietnam, while Global Call charges me at $0.05/min. The rate of course varies depending on which country you call, but generally Global Call is cheaper than skype and provide better quality and more convenience than viber.
Make calls through Yello
I have heard always about Skype and Google voice to make cheap calls, free calls or conference etc... But I,ll suggest you should try Yello a FREE VoIP App for smartphones to dial anyone whether they have the app or not.
How to dial any number through Yello, free VoIP dialer app?
To make a call through Yello,
1- you should have internet activated on your Smartphone either Wi-Fi or Dataplan.
2- Install the app from your respective app store.
3- activate your app with the activation code that will be displayed after you have installed the app.
4- Check you SMS/TXT to register yourself on the web www [.] myyello [.] com, to manage your account online.
5- Once registered, you will get a Free balance of $0.20.
6- Open the app in your smartphone and find the person in your contact list, within the app, you want to dial OR click on the menu button and Go to dialpad.
7- Enter your number. App will display the cost/min to dial to the destination number.
8- If you are satisfied with the call rates - boom the call.
9- Otherwise test the call quality with the Free $0.20 amount in your account.
How to make a Free call to other Yello User?
To make a Free Call through Yello to other Yello User,
1- you should have internet activated on your Smartphone either Wi-Fi or Dataplan.
2- Install the app from your respective app store.
3- activate your app with the activation code that will be displayed after you have installed the app.
4- Check you SMS/TXT to register yourself on the web www [.] myyello [.] com, to manage your account online.
5- Once registered, you will get a Free balance of $0.20.
6- Open the app in your smartphone and find the person in your contact list, within the app, you want to connect with.
7- The other person who have Yello installed on their smartphone will be appeared with circle in front of their name.
8- Ask the person to activate his/her Wi-Fi or Dataplan to let Yello connect to him/her.
9- Once the other person is connected make the Free Call and talk as long as you content.
What is the best WiFI calling app for windows phone? It needs to be cross platform to iOS.
From the reviews ive read Viber and Skype dont work at all? is this true? Im heading down to Peru and it would be helpful to make WiFi calls.
Thanks,
Skype and Viber both work fine for me to any platform. Best one varies on time of day, network loads and what country you call.
Not sure where people come up with the loads of misinformation there is about WP8. Possibly due to WP7's patchy support and API's but for general day-to-day usage, WP8 is the same as the rest.
Yep I use Skype all the time with no problems at all.
MobileVOIP is also okay...
I downloaded and installed Skype on my 1020 but I never had chance to test it because I have had to send my phone off for a new screen But before I get it back, What program are you using and when other programs work like Skype?
Skype is the best for me.
Best WiFi Application
wall1142 said:
What is the best WiFI calling app for windows phone? It needs to be cross platform to iOS.
From the reviews ive read Viber and Skype dont work at all? is this true? Im heading down to Peru and it would be helpful to make WiFi calls.
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Line and Skype are the best WiFi Application. I have used both of them on my Nokia Lumia 1020 and also the video clarity is very good.
I have android s7edge, kids (approx 10 years old) have no phones, but do have ipads. I have been using skype to text/video with them when they are home after school or I run out. I have been frustrated with skype for a while, they never seem to get notified unless I video call them. Now lately they don't even get 90% my text messages even though they can see I'm online, I get their texts, and we can video call.
Looking for an alternative....
-has to work 99.9% reliably
-do not want a trendy/anonymous/dating/whatever app of the week. They imessage & facetime with a few close friends, I don't want to open floodgates of chat apps.
-Hangouts, seems perfect but never really caught on. I'm afraid google will axe it at any moment.
-Allo/Duo-why 2 more freaking apps? If google just would have made one new app to refresh Hangouts.... plenty been said on this topic
-WhatsApp-doesnt work since they don't have phones yet
-buy an iPhone8
-or ????
Thanks in advance!