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5 Best VoIP Apps for mobile

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:42:00 +0000

As the advancements in VoIP apps progresses, the way we make phone calls is constantly changing. Many of the VoIP applications make it possible to video chat or make phone calls for free. To use and download any VoIP application for your smartphone, access to a mobile broadband connection is needed. While there are many VoIP apps available to download on your smartphone, these are 5 of the best.

Skype

Skype is the largest and most used of the VoIP apps. It is available on just about every smart phone market including the iPhone and Android. The Skype app allows you to be able to send and receive calls and instant messages from other Skype users all around the world. This means video calls can be made to a desktop using your phone with the Skype app. To use Skype on your smart phone, a 3G (or 4G) mobile broadband signal is required.

Fring

The Fring application allows its users to send instant messages and make video calls for free. To be able to contact another person, they must also have the Fring app downloaded on their smart phone and a very good mobile broadband connection. Fring allows for you to access multiple instant messaging services using one app including Google Talk, MSN, Yahoo and AIM.

Vopium

The Vopium app is available for both the iPhone and Android smart phones, and it allows for 15 minutes of free calling to anywhere in the world. 15 free messages can also be sent when using the app. Vopium has several features that help separate it from the other VoIP apps available today. Unlike most other VoIP apps, Vopium allows you to call any phone in the world and it retains your original cell phone number. Once the 15 free minutes of call are over, Vopium will also find a way to redirect the call to save you money.

Viber

Viber is a VoIP app that allows for free calls to people that have Viber downloaded on their smart phone. The app is available on the iPhone and all Android smart phones. In addition to allowing you to make free phone calls, Viber also features enhance call quality.

Vonage

Vonage is used by millions of people in their household to make cheaper international calls, but it is now available on your cell phone. Subscribers to Vonage can make an unlimited amount of phone calls using their smart phone through the Vonage app. This app will not be used by everyone, but it is handy for the people that subscribe to the service.

This is a guest article by Ruben Corbo, a writer for the website Broadband Expert where you can find internet service providers in your area and compare prices on different deals for your mobile broadband needs.

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Skype Integration with GoToMeeting

admin — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:42:10 +0000

Skype and GoToMeetng both are very popular for conferencing. Skype is widely being used for Video conferencing and GoToMeeting has good stack in the market for audio conferencing and content sharing. So people use these both systems separately accordingly to their requirements, especially business class can not live without GoToMeeting.

Actualy Skype can do all the above job for you in one but the good thing in GoToMeeting is they provide you a dial-in 10 digit number, where participants call in and enjoy the audio conferencing and screen sharing etc in online meeting.

So what is new? If you are regular user of Video and Audio conferencing then you will really love to know that Skype and GoToMeeting will together for you. Gotomeeting is not going to be integrated into Skype and that will main help business meeting to expand their user-friendly collaboration using a single program.

Looking forward to bring more such integrations to our readers. Thanks to VoIP to make things cheaper and cheaper!

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Google Voice Vs Skype – Comparison

admin — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:35:29 +0000

As we know Google Voice is getting very famous now a a days. If you look at the other end, Skype is the king among chat and video users for many years. So here question arise which one is better and what is the differences between Google voices and Skype. Many users get in to the confusion that which one is best to use for the regular chat and calls. So here we try to explore both to understand the difference and pros/cons.

Skype:
If we look at the Skype main features, Skype gives away following offers:

You can make and receive call from other Skype users.
Using Skype you can make and receive calls from Landline and mobile users.
In your package Skype gives you one DID number where you will get calls. So if someone calls you on the given number, you will receive call on your Skype client which is install on your computer if you computer is off, you can set voicemail which you can get latter, or you can set the way if your system is off the call will atumatically forwarded to your home's landline number, your mobile or to your mom's number where you want. So this one is amzing feature which most user like.
Using Skype you can chat with other Skpye buddies, not only that but you can do video conferencing as well. Eventhough in the Skype new version you can make conferenc call with multiple users. However, for video conferencing you can also try Oovoo. You can review our other article regarding Skpy vs Oovoo.

Skype voice quality is awesome but still voice quality depends on your internet connection, their rates are quite low. Skype is also offering Free unlimited calls to certain countries.

Google Voice:
Now if we look at the Google Voice features, we will find many but the best thing is, free and you can make free calls to US and Canada just for free for unlimited duration with best voice quality. Google voice is a new player in the market but we all know google, they get famous very soon for each new product. Also in Google voice case Gmail is invovled which makes it more apparent.

Google voice gives away the following offers:

You can make and recieve calls. You don't need to download any softphone or dialer app etc but you can make calls from within your Gmail account. All you need to do is simply download a Google Voice Addon. You will manage everyone within google account.
Google voice offers video conferencing feature as well.
The best feature of Google voice is, they give you a FREE DID number forever which you can use for your business and other social activities.
Ring more than one phone for same call. If you are not in mood to listen to a call, you set the way it will ring your mobile, then ring to your room number and so on. Is not it cool feature i.e. a call will follow you
You can set a video answering system, so you can ask the caller for their name and other identification before answering the call.
Using Google Voice you can set custom greetings for different users, for different groups. So you can set normal greetings for everyone but especial greeting for a specific group. This is very cool feature which is only offered by Google voice.

I hope now any new user can decide which one is best and which one should be used but still decision is yours. Please share your experience with us.

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Free VoIP calls

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:03:31 +0000

There are number of methods to connect with the people. With the progress in the field of technology and telecom now it is not difficult to stay connected with the people. We can find different method of connection like cell phone and also high-speed internet connection. But now more people are switching to VOIP as it provides you great facilities like good service and also free calls. VOIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol.

VOIP has revolutionized has the global world. Now you can make free calls to your friends and family living out of the country. VOIP is playing a major role in strengthening the relationship among the users living in the different countries. A great number of people have migrated to the different countries like UK, USA, Canada and Dubai etc. The Gulf part of the world is full of Asian peoples. When making calls through internet, then you have internet connection but you are using calls through VoIP, most common VoIP protocol is being used is SIP. So if you are making calls through Internet then you should no worry about bills because you are make calls over the satellite.

There are various website who provide VoIP services, all you need to do is simply fill up a form online and you are good to go. Most of the companies provide free trial minutes just to build there customers. Here is list of websites who provide Free Trial Calls.

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How to setup video conferencing

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:55:59 +0000

Video conferencing is a product of interactive telecommunication technologies. It is a breakthrough in the world of communications as it allows users to keep in touch while being in different locations with the help of audio transmissions and a two-way video. It is an excellent example of groupware and can also be dubbed as visual collaboration. Video conferencing is best suited for a conference rather then individual use.

In order to set up video conferencing, there are three basic requirements that you will have to fulfill: a high speed Internet connection, a webcam and microphone, video conference software.

Now that you have all the things that you need to carry out video conferencing, the first thing that you will have to do is to make sure that all the participants have the required video conference hardware installed on their computers. The next crucial things are a webcam, speakers and a microphone which you will have to obtain separately if they are not already a part of your computer.
The next step is to obtain the necessary video conference software by downloading it right off the Internet. If all the participants are using the same kind of video conference software, then you can communicate free of charge. Some of the free video conference softwares that are available are MSN Messenger, Yahoo and Skype among others. On the other hand, there are other companies as well which provide video conference softwares but they charge a monthly fee so its not going to be free. However, you might have to dish out some cash on paid video conference software if you are looking for high quality audio and video along with a fairly large number of participants. No matter what form of software you use, each type comes with instructions on how to set up your computer and webcam to the software.
Before having the actual video conference, it is advised to test the software by having a mock video conference that includes all the participants. Moreover, make sure that the webcams with each participant are working properly. Also, the room lighting should neither be too dim or too bright as such a situation would make it hard for the participants to see each other clearly. Furthermore, test the sending and receiving of documents and files to make sure they are being sent and received smoothly without any hitches.
Now that all the hardware and the software has been set up, you need to select a specific time that suits everyone so that you can test out the video conferencing software and all the participants can do the same. Now you are ready to video conference!

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Skype Vs Oovoo – Comparison

admin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:57:49 +0000

Here is analysis of ooVoo, a free program like Skype for video and audio VoIP calls.

In this analysis we performed the tests to evaluate the both programs. We have installed both programs on Windows machine and there was no compatibility problem. They can "run" together.

Skype and ooVoo are programs which can make free audio and video calls from computer to computer over the Internet using microphone and webcam.

Operating system and language:

Skype 4.2.: There are versions of Skype for Windows, Mac and Linux. Translated into Spanish and many other languages

ooVoo 2.8: There are versions for Windows and Mac, not Linux. Translated into Spanish and others.

Video call:

Skype: Video calls only between two users. You can not adjust the size of your own window. It allows full screen

ooVoo: Multiple users simultaneously show up. Free version with banner advertising. The default window size is the same, but you can put something bigger window you choose. It does not allow full screen.

Skype video call

OoVoo video call

Chat:

Skype: Chat with emoticons.

ooVoo: Chat without emoticons. With publicity, at least in free version.

File Transfer:

Skype: No size limit (I know people who go movies for Skype). It supports simultaneous transfer.

ooVoo: 25 MB limit. Simultaneous transfer of up to 20 files.

Call Recording / video:

Skype: Through third-party software such as Pamela (fee € 15) or many others. In this forum thread also speaking of programs to record Skype calls.

ooVoo: Possible during the first month free. Since then, with a maximum of 1 minute. No limit on your plan ooVoo Super ($ 10 per month).

The recording is of the entire window with all participants and informed them that it is carrying out the recording of the call with a little notice. It is extremely easy to make the recording and everything is done automatically.

Multi – conference:

Skype: No video support multiple simultaneous calls, but audio conferences with up to 24 people, including phone calls to landline or skype. A few years ago could use a program called vSkype which was renamed Festoon for video conferencing, but disappeared. http://www.festooninc.com

ooVoo: In our opinion the strength of ooVoo. Supports multi-conference free of charge up to 3 people. You can try the first month free for conferences for up to 6 people.

Private dining rooms for video chat:

Skype: No.

ooVoo: On the Web can access ooVoo.com a section where you create video web chat rooms (in English, this section is not translated into Spanish), which create an inviting room for 6 people. You can put password or leave it open. The difference with a multi-conference is that you need not be present in the "room", but you can create it for others to access it.

Also you can embed in your website through a script, being necessary to have Java installed for visitors to the website will work.

They have opened up the API (library for developers) to better control the functions of these rooms, and shows some examples of usage.

Video conferencing via the web without software installation:

Skype: No. You need to have installed Skype features on both sides of the Skype program.

ooVoo. If you've installed ooVoo will see that you have a personal web address type http://webvideocall.oovoo.com/callme/ … If you pass this web address to others, you can make video calls (multiple) with them without having to install anything, just through the browser if they have Java installed. More

We tested this form of video calling and is really comfortable for that kind of friends who are too lazy to install Skype to talk. Or is useful at times have to do a video conference in someone else's computer. It is quite easy.

Oovoo free download : Skype free download

Conclusion:

Skype is more comfortable, with better design and higher quality than ooVoo video call, and offers calls to phone numbers via SkypeOut at a low price. But the experience of making a conference call easily, without your contacts are to install anything and even being able to record that experiencemakes ooVoo has its place in the world VoIP … or at least until Skype remove this functionality.

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Cheap Phone Calls Using VoIP

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:12:53 +0000

The development of digitization is now reaching a point where there was no significant difference between communication technology and information technology. All absorbed into an inseparable unity. Digitalization will bring many significant changes, especially with the more rapid use of Internet protocol technology in all devices.

In some mobile devices, for example, readily available application called Push-to-Talk (PTT) as an interesting feature that allows users to use mobile phones to talk on the network infrastructure, Internet protocol-based (Internet protocol / IP), such as the Internet network.

How it works simple, make the phone like a handy-talkie and spoke with users taking turns talking. However, until now this PTT feature will not be introduced by the operator because its revenues undermine dianggapakan. In addition, the operator penarifan imagine how that could be done to use this PTT.

So far, the service was a major obstacle that prevents consumers to enjoy a variety of technological advances. The use of IP technology is already very far developed and barely held back by anyone, including the operators who fear no longer be a "significant player" in information communications technology advances.

VoIP Features

One important element of technological progress is the presence of IP voice over internet protocol (VoIP) which have been regarded as the telecom operators a serious threat to revenue conversations using mobile phone (or phone) for near and far distances.

Until now, the telecom operators are still not determine whether the VoIP attitude will serve as customer service or a new product that will threaten the future of digital conversation.

On the other hand, VoIP technology itself is considered as a "digital toys" for the people who called the "techie" for the procedure using convoluted.

So far, ordinary people are more comfortable using VoIP technology using third-party services with the purchase card rub (scratch cards) which allows them to make long-distance conversation.

This week, Nokia introduced a new application features for use in mobile phone E series (such as E90 or the E61i) is referred to as VoIP Settings Wizard to work with local companies inTouch. This feature allows mobile phone users make VoIP conversation without having to make the necessary arrangements on mobile devices to be used as a VoIP-capable phone.

Live phone users run applications made in this and two inTouch access providers VoIP conversations, each VoIP CBN and the People, will be automatically connected. Those who register on the site VoIP Rakyat(www.voiprakyat.or.id), can make the cell phone as a VoIP conversations with a number to call himself a similar extension on the office phone system.

The use of VoIP phones in talks for a cheap long distance, mobile phone users can use the CBN which provides vouchers, which allow users to refill if the remaining time up VoIP conversations.

The resulting sound quality as in the GSM-based conversations; highly depends on the quality of the wireless signal is used (such as hotspots in the hotel or mall). Users can also use the 3G access (triji), using high-speed wireless access to mobile VoIP conversation.

The presence of features that facilitate the utilization and use of VoIP is, and indicates that IP technology can not be contained. Interestingly, now is the opportunity for anyone to become a VoIP telecommunications operator, which provides network access to the Internet as infrastructure. (RLP)

Source: Compass

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VoIP Phone Service

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:00:45 +0000

Internet has appeared as a part of the contemporary world. Moreover, new and outstanding means of using the Internet are being devised each day. The latest development in this area is the emerging of telephone services with Internet services. VoIP phone service is true reality that has revolutionized voice communications in recent times – irrevocably and for the better.

In VoIP phone service, users are able to make telephone calls using their broadband Internet connections. In many parts of the world, local telephone services are being replaced by VoIP services and the customers and the end users are not complaining. In fact, they are finding themselves in an advantageous position, wherein they are able to make long distance calls to other regions of the globe without having to pay through their noses for the same. The market that was the stronghold of traditional carriers is slowly but surely opening up to the reality that is voice over IP. As of now, the VoIP service sector is a witness to a lot of activity. The market conditions are buoyant and volatile – a fact that is forcing the VoIP phone service providers to cut down on the costs of the services. Customers and end users are the ultimate beneficiaries. They have a lot of flexibility in selecting the providers and carriers of their choice depending on specific situations.

In simple terms, this means that an end user can now make long distance calls at affordable costs using this IP service. This amazing feat was not achieved in a single day. It took a number of years and lot of developmental efforts in different areas to bring VoIP to where it is currently positioned today. It all started with computer users connecting with each other through their computers. However, even then, certain conditions had to be met to ensure feasibility.

The users wanting to benefit from this “pc-to-pc connectivity” needed a stable Internet connection, a computer that was enabled for voice applications, and a special software program developed for the purpose. In these systems, users could do away with their traditional phones and “connect” easily with friends, family members and colleagues, without having to pay exorbitant sums of money on the same. However, the drawbacks of using these phone services were also quite obvious. One had to be in front of a computer that was properly configured and enabled for this purpose. There was also the factor of stability in the use of dial-up connections for this purpose. In addition, the people that one wanted to communicate with had to be in front of their computers at the other hand for the proper functioning of these systems. But that was a couple of years ago.

The VoIP phone services that are in vogue today are compatible with broadband Internet connections. Apart from being very fast, these connections are more stable than the dial-up variant. Moreover, a user of VoIP services can now use a traditional telephone to make calls that are routed through the Internet. Consumers and end users today are faced with a dilemma of choice. They have a lot of options in terms of the service providers that they want to subscribe to and the wireless VoIP phone services that they want to enjoy. Almost anybody and everybody can now make the switch from traditional phone services to VoIP services, without having to go through too much trouble. With advantages such as cost efficiency, flexibility, reliability and stability, the popularity of VoIP Internet phone services is on the increase. The nature of these services is such that they come bundled with other equally amazing offers such as unlimited calls to certain numbers in particular geographic locales. Other services that often come bundled with a VoIP service include voicemail, call forwarding, caller ID, 3 way calling, etc., which also enhances their popularity quite significantly.

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VoIP Telecommunication For Your Organization

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:29:03 +0000

It makes enable your business to meet new technical advantages as well. Voice ip comms having the products that can help you to reduce your cost on telecom & IT solution and which can help to boost up your business. Our premium products like, Telephone Systems, VOIP Telephony, Mobiles & Blackberry, Music On Hold, Call Recording, Call Logging, Network Cabling, Conferencing, Headsets, CTI & Call Centre help an organization to get all the telecom solutions in a very cheap cost that you can only imagine.We offer a number of services which include 08 Numbers, SIP, Call Charges, IT Solutions, Internet & Data Connections, Telephone System Maintenance. You can get a high speed broadband connection with the cheap rate in comparison to the market rates. From design & sales to implementation and support we can offer a range of solutions to suit everyone. We have strategic tie ups with world’s renowned telecom companies to offer you a world class telecom solution that you require. We have tie ups with Siemens, NEC, Tadiran, Samsung, Nortel, Panasonic, Retell, Tri-Line, chess, voice flex, Vodafone, O2 and Orange. To get all the services and solution you do not have to do a lot, you have to just make a call on 0844 77 00 150 and very soon you will get the services where you require through out the UK.

How our services can help you Benefits of Business VoIP: if u r going to change the location of your organization then this service will help you to keep the same phone no. With VOIP. SIP: this service enable you to receive your voice calls on your laptop or PC as well as it connected to the LAN, WAN, Ethernet, Or Internet. Reduce your call rates: our services will allow you to save up to 15% on your line rental and up to 87% on call charges compared to BT. With unmatchable features & call services. call logging Your telephone system (or PBX) produces a packet of data (a call record) after every phone call your organisation makes through it. These call records contain important information about each call, including whether it was an incoming call, and outgoing call, or another type, such as an internal (extension to extension) call.

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How To Secure Your VoIP System

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:36:14 +0000

So with any application, a VoIP telephone system needs to be safe, and this article outlines some crucial things you can do to keep your telephone system secure:

1. Install your telephone system behind a firewallThe most fundamental step that you can carry out is to install your telephone system behind a firewall. Open no more than the ports that you need: If you use external extensions and bridges, you can go for to use the 3CX tunnel and just open a single port intended for the tunnel.

2. Ensure resilient extension passwords

Weak extension passwords are exceedingly risky. Do not use the extension number the same as the pin code or password. Ensure that you use tough, random passwords to prevent remote hackers registering with their soft phone to your PBX. As straightforward and obvious as this may perhaps sound, weak extension passwords are the number one source of security breaches.

3 Keep your windows up to date

Windows can without human intervention download vital updates. This means your OS is protected against serious vulnerabilities. Out of the box, and up to date, a Windows Server System is pretty secure.

4 Check your call logs weekly, better on a daily basis

Check your call logs weekly or better day after day. This way you can quickly pick up on mishandling of the telephone system by either hackers or else indeed legitimate users of the telephone system. Use the inbuilt call reports to check calling trends.

5 Use an IP PBX that is security tested

Even if your Operating system is fully safe, and your firewall is accurately configured, you depend on how securely your telephone system has been coded. 3CX is built on .NET (which has many inbuilt security features) and it is methodically tested by outside security consultants.

6. Use a VPN.

If you require to add an extra layer of security, use a VPN. Avaya telephone Systems fully support the use of VPNs – use the free openVPN for Windows and secure bridges and external extensions with no trouble and cheaply.

7. Lock down which IPs otherwise networks can access the telephone system.

A further extra level of protection is to narrow down from which IPs you will allow registrations. This locks out the rest of the internet and provides a first-rate extra level of security. For example, if you have remote workers that always work from a individual location, you can consider purchasing dedicated IPs for these locations so that you can further limit access to the telephone system by IP. This configuration is done at firewall level.

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