Phone New Update: March 2010

Trueroots Special Offer : 100% Extra Talktime

A bit late in posting this offer, but still a day is still left. So who all are interested in using a Tata Communication calling cards, can try trueroots.

Trueroots.us is running a 100% extra talktime promotion in which they are offering a buy one get one kind of deal. Of effective 50% reduction in calling rates. Present Calling rate to India offered by Trueroots is 5.8 cents per min (obviously too much). But clubbed with this promotion your effective rate would be 2.9 cents per minute (still high - but some people may prefer it because of Tata Brand).

During the "100% talk time free offer" promotion period, you will receive 100% talk time free simply by purchasing $5.00 or more of trueroots service. The more trueroots service you buy, the more free talk time you'll receive.

That is if you buy $5 calling card, you will get 172 minutes to call to India with rate being 2.9 cents (on local access). It is costlier than Airtel Call Home.

The important point to note is that Promotion expires 31 st March. Offer ends on 31st March 2010.

Mobile Voip Banned in Egypt

Well, this is a sad new for people of Egypt. Egypt has banned international calls made through mobile VoIP internet connections, including Skype.

This ban applies to three big mobile operation in Egypt: Mobinil, Etisalat Egypt and Vodafone Egypt. The ban is on Skype on mobile internet, not on fixed, and this is due to the fact it is against the law since it bypasses the legal gateway.

They wants that the international calls must pass through a network controlled by majority state-owned Telecom Egypt. This is not clarified that whether the ban will be extended to which other mobile voip operators.

In my opinion, this ban will simply ask for more hackers to bypass this ban and soon a method will come to use mobile voip in Egypt, much like many voip providers now offering calls to and from UAE.

Rebtel reduced calling rates to Philippines

Rebtel, one of the most widely used voip provider has lowered their calling rates to Philippines. Apart from India, and other Asian countries, Philippines is also one of the most called destinations.

Rebtel has reduced calling rates to Philippines from USD 0.109/min to fixed lines and to mobiles starting from USD 0.129/min. That's 8% and 4% off respectively.

Lower Rates to Guatemala, Ecuador, Ghana and Nigeria
Rebtel also lowered calls to above said destinations. Starting at: Guatemala USD 0.099/min, Ecuador USD 0.110/min, Ghana USD 0.068/min and Nigeria USD 0.093/min. Brazil USD 0.014/min, Ethiopia USD 0.205/min, and Kenya USD 0.079/min.

I hope, all of you must be knowing the calling procedure with Rebtel (we have covered that so many times). Rebtel also offers free calls to more than 40 countries.

For more info, Visit Rebtel.

Cheap calls to Bangladesh from Vopium

When we posted about uVoipit, many people liked because of their cheap rates to Bangladesh. uVoipit offers calls to Bangladesh at 2.7 cents per minute. Liton Kumar Saha (on facebook) informed us about the Vopium and about their special package to call Bangladesh (it has been around for very long, but many have not noticed it). So we though to cover a post on Vopium again to bring forward their special package to Bangladesh.

Subscribing to the "Call Bangladesh" package allows you to call Bangladesh for EUR 0.013/min only!

Buy the "Call Bangladesh" package and receive 750 min for only EUR 10.36 to call any landline and mobile in Bangladesh. You also get 30 free international SMS on top.

The package renews itself after 30 days. This means that after 30 days you automatically get new minutes added in your account. Unused minutes and sms will not be accumulated to the next month.

Talking about Vopium other packages:
Call Pakistan : receive 350 min for only EUR 10.36
Call India: receive 750 min for only EUR 7.96 (this package is also very nice).

The best part about Vopium is that its Mobile voip and you make Phone to Phone calls. Vopium is basically a free software program installed on your mobile phone. When you make an international call, Vopium re-routes your call as a local call to a Vopium gateway. You pay your mobile provider for a local call and Vopium for the international add-on.

Vonage Unlimited Plan to Call India at $14.99

You must be knowing about the Vonage unlimited calling to world plan. Vonage has come up with a new promotion offering the same plan but with reduced rates. Vonage is offering free calls (unlimited free calls) to India and other 60 countries for $14.99 (for first 6 months).

First thing : Calls to India are free (unlimited).
Plan costs: First 6 months at just $14.99, after that $25.99 plus taxes and fees.

What more you get ?
You get free shipping, free activation and the plan also includes a phone adapter. 30-days Money-Back Guarantee. 24/7 access to your billing information using your online account. Get quick access to local emergency services with Vonage's 911 Dialing feature.
# Unlimited local and long distance in the U.S. and Puerto Rico
# FREE unlimited landline calls to all cities and locations in more than 60 other countries**, including India, Mexico and Canada
# FREE unlimited in network calling anywhere around the world
# 25+ amazing calling features included like readable voicemail§ Caller ID, Call Waiting and Anonymous Call Block.

Requirements
You must have a high-speed Internet connection (cable or DSL)
You need a U.S. or Puerto Rico shipping address (sorry, no P.O. boxes).

Overall a nice plan to call India and other countries. For more info, visit Vonage.

IndiaLD extends cheapest calling plan to India : 0.007 $ /min

At the end of last year, during Christmas time we discussed about IndiaLD and its new offer to call India. The new year promotion offered cheapest call rates to India at just 0.007 $ (that is .7 cents - less than one cent).

This was the cheapest rate to call India and IndiaLd in no doubt is a good voip provider. The promotion was a good hit with a lot of people purchasing the plan. The offer was to end on 15th Feb but IndiaLD has extended the promotion. The IndiaLD promotion to call India at .7 cents is still valid.

I have had a talk with their customer support and they have confirmed the news. They said the offer is valid now and have not confirmed any date till when it is valid. But for now you can purchase the plan and enjoy the cheapest calling rate.

Lets talk about these promotions and benefits in details.

1. 5000 Mins for $35.00 plus tax with effective calling rate of .007 Deal :
Call India Land & Mobile For $.007/min.
45 Day Validity. Recharge Allowed.
No Fees. No Hidden Charges.
Pinless Dial Per Account.
USA Access Number : California access number (949) 259-9907

2. 1.5¢ India Calling Card, NEW From IndiaLD :
Call India Land & Mobile For 1.5¢/min.
90 Day Validity. Pay As You Go.
No Fees. No Hidden Charges.
Send Free SMS to India.
Call From 11 Countries.

Overall since the promotion has been a good hit, if you have not purchased the plan it is still good time to buy it. If you have any queries you can contact their customer support - they have been very helpful.

For more info, Visit IndiaLD.
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Cheap calls to Cuba by uVoipit : 65 cents per minute

Sometime back we discussed about some cheap calling options to Cuba. If you have been making calls to Cuba, you must be knowing the so much high calling rates to Cuba. Some voip provider even charge more than $1 per minute. Yes you heard it right, call rate to Cuba is almost 100 cents per minute.

uVoipit is one of the voip provider which is offering some very cheap calls to Cuba. uVoipit is offering calls to Cuba at 65 cents per minute. Yeah..I know 65 cents aint cheap but if you compare with other voip providers the calling rate is low.

uVoipit has been famous as a provider offering cheap rates to India, Bangladesh, UAE and Pakistan but I guess it can prove useful for calling other destinations too. People in the past have liked the uVoipit voip service, their customer support, good voice quality etc. uVOIPit has no hidden fees, no monthly charges, no tricks.

For more information, visit uVOIPit .

Mexld : Cheap Call Mexico at just 1.3 cents/min

We have discussed so many ways by which you can make free and cheap calls to India, so lets now discuss about making cheap calls to some other popular countries.

Similar to IndiaLD which offers calls to India at just $0.007 (.7 cents - less than one cent), MexLD is a voip service which is offering very cheap calls to Mexico. MexLd (Mex Long distance) is offering monthly plans in which it is offering calls to Mexico at just 1.3 cents per minute.

You can Call Mexican Landlines using MexLD for just 1.3 cents per minute with no fees and talk for hours without worry. You buy a block of minutes each month, and then use those minutes to call Mexico. Each month your plan will automatically renew, and you will get a fresh set of minutes. There are no hidden fees, no connection fees, or other tricks up our sleeves. You can cancel at any time if you no longer need our service.

You can buy MexLD packages starting from just $6.5 per month (500 minutes of talktime), plans are available in $13,$26,$39 - rate being same for all. Choose the one which best suits your need.

After you have purchased a plan, callaccess number: (530) 645-5555. When prompted, dial the number you want to reach in Mexico. When calling Mexico, be sure to include 011 52 (the international code and Mexico's country code) before the number.

Just check on MexLD whether the place you want to call (landline code) is included in the calling list (cheap voip offer) or not, then only purchase the plan.

PS: The service is by the same voip providers as of IndiaLD (which is very trusted and widely used by many for making calls to India). It offers calls to India at just .7 cents (almost half a cent per minute).

LocalPhone reduces International SMS rates : Send Cheap SMS

Text Messaging or SMS service, is one of the most widely used mobile service. Sometimes, people like to just send SMS instead of talking on phone. Wishing new year, Happy birthday and on special ocassions SMS is just seems to be necessasry.

Last month Localphone reduced thier SMS rates, and made them to half. This promotion was very sucessful that LocalPhone has now reduced its normal International SMS rates.

Localphone has mentioned on their blog that this is all because of the overwhelming response to their half price SMS promotion last month.

Below is the latest SMS rates offered by LocalPhone.

Update : Localphone is running a promotional offer. When you sigh up with $1 credit, you will get $2.5 credit. That's additional $1.5 credit as bonus.
$1.5 credit is worth 100 minutes to India. This makes cheapest voip provider to India with effective rate of just 0.6 cents per minute. This offer can be used to call other countries as well. What are you waiting for. Just try Localphone.
(No expiry of credit, good voice quality, and sign up with as low as $1).

Call japan from United States for Free

Now AT&T has come forward to help connect with the people of Japan. Yesterday we discussed about many options to make free calls to Japan and connect with your loved ones there.

AT&T is helping out individuals who are trying to reach Japan-based friends and family in the aftermath of the recent earthquake by providing free calling to the country. AT&T postpaid wireless customers will not be charged for international calls made to Japan from the United States or Puerto Rico — or for text messages to Japan which originate from a U.S. wireless number.

Customers need to call AT&T to receive adjusted calling for up to 60 minutes. Basically, customers are not charges for up to 60 minutes of call time from the United States to Japan between March 11 and March 31.

Free Calls to Japan : Call Japan Mobile Free

Japan experienced one of the worst earthquakes in history, with a devastating tsunami. Our thoughts go out to Japanese people, their family and friends, and the many, many people affected by this tragedy. Everyone is trying their best to help Jananese people and voip/telecom providers have also come forward to help Japanese people by offering free international calls to Japan. You can call Japan mobile and landline for free.

Japan communication network is also struck badly and your calls may not get through in first attempt. Try these options to make call your loved ones in Japan and connect with them to know about their safety.

Rebtel Voip Provider mentioned following on their blog :
If you have friends and family in Japan, you’re probably already aware of the massive earthquake that struck northeastern Japan today, March 11th 2011. Rebtel has made the decision to completely drop all their rates to Japan for this weekend, to allow you to call there for free and make sure everyone is ok.

Vonage Free Calls to Japan :
Vonage also announced that it will be waiving per-minute calling charges beginning 8:30 p.m. ET March 11, 2011 until 8:30 p.m. ET March 18, 2011 for customers calling from their Vonage home phones to Japan in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the country today.

Fring : Call Japan for Free :
Fring have made fringOut calls to Japan free so you can call any phone in Japan from everywhere on earth for free using fringOut. If you have a fring account with fringOut credit, your calls to Japan (both landline & mobile, not premium numbers) will be free (of course chatting, calling & video calling is always free between fring users).

VIP Communication Free Calls to Japan
VIP Communications, is helping the Japanese community in the US stay in touch with friends and loved ones back home. The company is offering all new and existing customers the first 10 minutes of every call to Japan free of charge at least through Friday, March 18th, 2011.

MobiPCS Call Japan Free :
In response to reports of Hawaii residents and visitors having difficultly reaching loved ones in Japan following Thursday’s earthquake and tsunami, Mobi PCS is offering free calls to Japan on its network today through Sunday, March 13. These free calls to Japan can either be made by Mobi PCS customers on their existing Mobi phones or by any member of the public using special phones in any of the 13 Mobi stores across the state.

Zenofon Updates : New Promotions and increased calling rate to Kenya

Time to time, Zenofon comes up with new offers and promotions. Yesterday, Zenofon had lot of new activities and it has launched new promotions. Let me give a brief of the latest on Zenofon.

Zenofon new call rate to Kenya is 8cents per min : Zenofon’s rate to call Kenya will go up from 5 cents to 8 cents a minute effective March 18th. The 5 cent/minute rate was a promotion. The new rate is 8 cents/minute. There are no extra fees such as connection fees, monthly fees or expiration fees.

Third Zenofon referral contest.
Zenofon is giving away $649.999,999 ($649 dollars and 99.9999 cents) to the people who win the Zenofon referral contest giveaway over the next month, starting March 15th at 12 AM est.

Zenofon 20000th member contest : Whoever signs up as the 20,000th member will receive $100 in free credit. Additionally, whoever refers that person that signs up as the 20,000 member, will receive $100 in free credit as well. Zenofon will also divide $100 in free credit, in the typical Zenofon manner, to the people who referred the person who signed up the 20,000 member.

For more info, visit Zenofon. Remember it requires an invite.

Free International Calls, Calls to India : twit2tel.com

Now this is big again. Most of you must be having a twitter account, the most popular microblogging social networking website. Have you been tweeting.?
How about if we tell you that you can place calls and talk to all your twitter friends (anyone on twitter) just for free. And yes we are not talking about making Pc to Pc Calls. We are saying that if you are the person you want to call are not twitter, then you two can talk for free.

This free international calling offer is given by Twit2Tel.com . You can sign in Twit2tel with your twitter account. Just link your phone number with your twitter account. Now ask the person you want to call to do te same. Twit2tel will assign you a number, in which you can recieve voice mails, also enabling you to talk for free.

When you want to make free calls, just make a tweet like "@twit2tel call", or visit twit2tel.com and enter twitterusername of person you wish to call. Twit2tel will call you first and then connect you to your destination.

The sad part is that each call is limited to only 4 minutes, but you can make any number of calls (even to same number) thus making it unlimited free international calls.

The good part is that around 200 countris are included, which includes India, USA, Canada, UK, Mexico, Brazil, France, Australia.

PS: We are the first few ones to post about this new launch. Many people will be simultaneously using this service, if your calls fails for first time just try again !! Its working.

PowerVoip : Betamax Cheap Calls Bangladesh, Pakistan

PowerVoip, a betamax voip service was launched few days back. As like with other betamax services, Powervoip call rates are also very low. So you now have one more options to make cheap international calls.

First for those who dont have idea about betamax voip service, let me give a brief. Powervoip just like other services will offer you some of the cheapest calling rates, but the problem with betamax services is their poor customer support and problems with payments. Generally, betamax services also tend to increase their calling rates with notices. Initially they offer you very low price, after getting a good customer base they hike their prices.

But still, many a very successfully using betamax service like ActionVoip, Jumblo etc for making cheap international calls. PowerVoip offers you calls via their softphone so you can make Pc to Phone calls. You can make Phone to Phone calls using SIP.

Coming to the rates, PowerVoip is offering very cheap calling rates to Pakistan. You can make calls to Pakistan landline at just 1.7 cents per minute (including taxes). Calls to Pakistan mobile are offered at 4 cents per min (including tax).

Call rates to bangladesh are also very low. You can call Bangladesh landlines and mobiles at just 2.3 cents per minute. Well, the calling rates offered by PowerVoip are very low, even lower than the latest uVoipit (they claimed offering cheapest rates to Bangladesh).

PowerVoip is offering call to India at 1.7 cents per minute (not exactly the right deal). We have better options. Just surf the blog more.

Note: PowerVoip will charge you a connection fees of 3.9 cents per minute. Well this is the sad part, so if you are making calls of very short duration, then your effecive calling rate will be very high. But if you make calls for let say 30 minutes (then PowerVoip is a good option).

LocalPhone : March Madness Call 43 countries for 0.5p

Well this is the latest voip offer by LocalPhone. Localphone is one of the widely used voip provider simply because of competitive rates, very good voice quality, large number of local access numbers.

Time to time Localphone comes up with new voip promotional offers, offering cheap international calls. This March LocalPhone has come up with March Madness promotion.

Update : Localphone is running a promotional offer. When you sigh up with $1 credit, you will get $2.5 credit. That's additional $1.5 credit as bonus.
$1.5 credit is worth 100 minutes to India. This makes cheapest voip provider to India with effective rate of just 0.6 cents per minute. This offer can be used to call other countries as well. What are you waiting for. Just try Localphone.
(No expiry of credit, good voice quality, and sign up with as low as $1).

This time, Localphone is offering calls to a whopping 43 countries for 0.5p or less throughout March. This offer is available for all new and existing customers. Check the country list on the LocalPhone page.

This promotion runs between 00:00 GMT on March 1st and 23:59 GMT on March 31st 2010, and is limited to calls to standard landline and/or mobile destinations in the mainland of countries listed.

WebCallDirect : Web Call Direct Rates, Review, SIP

I know many people still use their regular phones to make international calls. If you are calling countries like USA, Canada, UK, Sweden etc etc using your mobile and paying huge bills then definitely you are losing too much. Try out Webcalldirect for making calls to these countries free.

I still receive mails from people asking about method to make free pc to phone calls to countries like USA. So, we thought to write a step by step tutorial so that people can always refer back whenever they want to make free calls. If you know how to make free international calls to free voip destinations (using betamax service without paying any money) then its cool, for others just follow this tutorial to make unlimited free international calls.

This tutorial (Web Call Direct on iPhone, iPod, iPad, SIP Calls, Mac, Computer) will enable you to make free calls to about 50 countries (please note that most places only landline calling is free) using betamax service WebcallDirect.com . To check the list of free countries where you can make calls, visit Rates page of webcallDirect.com an check for free destinations. Following points are to be noted :

1. This is basically making free trial calls, so each call will last about 5 minutes.
2. You can make unlimited calls.
3. Make Pc to Phone calls using Softphone or Phone to Phone calls using SIP.

So with that, lets start with WebCalldirect tutorial with screenshots.

1. Visit Webcalldirect.com
2. Check the picture below. Click on download and download the softphone, install it. Free International Calls

3. Sign up with webcalldirect, use the sign up link on website (and no need to register using softphone). Again the check the image. Fill any random email id. No need for verification/confirmation. Free international calls

4. Now on the softphone, click file->Logon as another user (image clearly shows it). Free international calls

5. Fill the details which you used for registration.

6. After loggin in, enter the destination number. Eg to call Sweden : 46XXXXXXXX

Free Voip Calls

Click Green button. Call will connect. If you get message like, you dont have enough credits, this means that the particular destination (mobile/landline) is not free.

Now what..? Free Trial call over. How to make more free calls. Just Register again with different email ID, password. Follow the tutorial from Step3 again. Trust me it will not take more than 20 secs to create new account (and one more 5 min free call).

Please note that apart from making PC to Phone Calls, you can make Webcalldirect SIP Calls, also use Webcalldirect on your mobile, iPhone, Android, iPod Touch, Mac or Windows mobile.
Webcalldirect free calls is worth trying!

PS: It wont work for making free calls to India. Try other methods for making calls to India.

If you still face any problem in making free international calls using webcalldirect, then post your comments.

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