Mr.CookieMonster
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Very interesting! I am also thinking of getting VOIP, these guys seem all good. A question though, will it work on 384kbps ADSL? And can I use my integtated microphone on my laptop as the microphone?
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Very interesting! I am also thinking of getting VOIP, these guys seem all good. A question though, will it work on 384kbps ADSL? And can I use my integtated microphone on my laptop as the microphone?
I'm sure you can do this. I run it on my android phone with wifi @ home. Works well and its not badly priced. You can also choose what your number start with. 087, 010, 021, or 031
I got myself a 031 number and its quite cool actually. I know its free and I just pay for what I use which means if I do not make any calls the month I don't have to pay anything.
Not bad cause other voip providers charge a monthly fee having a number.
Tim the Techxpert
Expert Member
I have used Skype for many years primarily to say in contact with family overseas although I have also used it for business. The skypeout capability does work reasonably well and is certainly more affordable than even the cheapest rate in town.
You can also have a skypin number which people can call you on. I have not tried the other packages but there is nothing like a bit of competition to keep people on their toes so Fring may work for you or indeed any of the other solutions mentioned in the thread.
Skype to Skype works very well too and I do use that quite a lot in business. I have also used Facetime but its biggest limitation is that you need to be using an Apple capable device such as an iPhone or Ipad 2 (+)
Good luck and Warmest regards Tim
You can also have a skypin number which people can call you on. I have not tried the other packages but there is nothing like a bit of competition to keep people on their toes so Fring may work for you or indeed any of the other solutions mentioned in the thread.
Skype to Skype works very well too and I do use that quite a lot in business. I have also used Facetime but its biggest limitation is that you need to be using an Apple capable device such as an iPhone or Ipad 2 (+)
Good luck and Warmest regards Tim
kimbo
Expert Member
I am with Vox and i am happy
No monthly charges, i asked them to cap when i reach a certain amount, i am running from a 386 line. i must just close all downloads before i call.
No monthly charges, i asked them to cap when i reach a certain amount, i am running from a 386 line. i must just close all downloads before i call.
Brandon
Well-Known Member
There is also: http://www.mweb.co.za/productspricing/2/Home/VoipCalls/MwebTalk.aspx
No subscription fees & very good call rates.
No subscription fees & very good call rates.
HandyTechTipper
Well-Known Member
VoipBuster with VoipBusterMate and connected DECT phone
I have used VoipBuster - cheaper than SkypeOut and gives 120 days free calls to major cities.
Check out Rynga too for 120 days free calls to other countries eg: Israel
See here for more details and how I connected by cordless DECT phone to my PC to make these VOIP calls:
http://handytechtips.blogspot.com/2009/08/hooray-ive-found-way-to-use-my-cordless.html
and for a comparison of call charges:
http://handytechtips.blogspot.com/2009/08/voipbuster-over-skypeout-verdict-read.html
I have used VoipBuster - cheaper than SkypeOut and gives 120 days free calls to major cities.
Check out Rynga too for 120 days free calls to other countries eg: Israel
See here for more details and how I connected by cordless DECT phone to my PC to make these VOIP calls:
http://handytechtips.blogspot.com/2009/08/hooray-ive-found-way-to-use-my-cordless.html
and for a comparison of call charges:
http://handytechtips.blogspot.com/2009/08/voipbuster-over-skypeout-verdict-read.html