Another of the new VoIP focused startups that is making headlines, they offer free internet based-calling for free after a short sign up-process. The company is yet to come up with a retail system for the voice call minutes points (called jax) which they have coined for the unit of measure they use for their calls. Each user has the ability to get more jax’s as they refer more and more people to use the product at 20jax a referred user. Other than that, there is still no facility to purchase hard jax to use so people have to keep on finding users who would be new to the system to earn more call points. There is also a different rate of jaxs consumption for each and every call type, a local call may consume less jax as opposed to an international one. There is more to expect from the company as they seek to release their product but initially, they are still in the works of ironing up the bugs as they gain more knwoledge on possible problem areas.
Similar to Skype in many respects except for two major advaltages, it has a mobile version that runs on most 3G ohones as well as support for multi-party calls that allows several users to communicate with each other. Both functions are not yet being offered currently but they might have to do so in the near future for they would be lagging behind due to threats from newer more innovative developers. Multi-conferencing is the next development for VoIP for it would make it more enticing for businesses as the next step for their telecomminucation needs. With VoIP PABX’s systems and VoIP on a chip already being embedded in the many consumer electronics products out there, the future is indeed looking bright for VoIP.
Alarming news from the wire, twp Polish researchers have successfully embedded signals piggyback style onto a voip signal. The crazy bit, they used Skype which is considered to be one of the most heavily encrypted VoIP providers on the planet. The move is the type of methodology you usually use if you were a spy, using invisible ink to write secret messages onto a seemingly innocent one. The news very much raised another red flag in the need for better security when it comes to voip that has still yet to be bullet-proofed and secured against hackers that have started to prey upon the millions beginning to use VoIP as the next trend in communications technology. The move is hailed to be only fit for most people already have high-speed internet connections in the office and home and using it for communication lessens the need for landline phones that have increasing costs for voice and other applications.
Finding a suitable signal form the many passing through the internet and embedding hidden messages within is quite dangerous for it is the stuff global security leaks are made of. Imagine having a spy in the Pentagon sending hidden information along with VoIP calls to other nations, that could spell disaster to many int he intelligence world and a very real threat on national security.
Since the introduction of the very first iPhone unit that was so expensive they were not much accepted and the move of Dobbs to cut prices just a few months after the initial release have all left a bad taste on the mouths of iPhone followers. But even before the first unit was sold, users were already drooling at the possibility of using their iPhones with the tons of applications that are currently available for other mobile users from all over the market, the company Sipgate has releases a free iPhone VoIP software that would allow users of the iPhone to enjoy the benefits of cheaper VoIP over the iPhone’s included call service which is expensive and has received quite a lot of criticism from all over. Some other applications have been available for use on the iPhone but this is one of the best ones for it is after all FREE. The only problem is that it works only on hacked iPhones which may have has some violations on the terms of use and licences of their built-in software and would surely have voided warranties and other technical issues. The system is initially free as it is still in beta status but there is set to be a full-blown release which would surely have respective fee’s applied. The provider gives you 111 free minutes of calls as they aim to use the experience to iron out the bugs and so on.
By: Jon Caldwell
Archive for October, 2009
Investing in VoIP Technology Today
October 28th, 2009Make Cheap international calls with VoIP technology
October 27th, 2009With the changing times, technology is grooming, and as a result the distances between the relationships have almost demolished. The advances in the communication technology has led us to establish smooth and hassles-free communication with our near ones. One of the most popular ways to remain connect with our loved ones is Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology. It is preferred over the traditional modes of communication, as it facilitates the users with large number of features. The arrival of VoIP technology in the industry of telecommunication has bring revolution due to cheap calling rates.
The presence of high calling rates is a major drawback with the traditional mode of communication, and this problem has been solved perfectly with the launch of VoIP. This advanced technology falls in the category of digital technology. It forwards the calls in the form of digital packets to the end callers living at distant places of the world. This digital technology makes use of satellites to forward calls. The VoIP latest specifications and processing technologies provide hassles-free and uninterrupted communication, which have revolutionised the telecommunication industry. The availability of plenty of IP service providers have led people to avail services like making free international calls , cheap call rates to Asia and so on.
There are millions of Indians who are living in foreign countries. The presence of IP services have made them capable to forward calls to India at cheap rate. The VoIP is getting popular day by day, as more and more people are subscribing themselves on the websites to avail the benefit of IP services. This technology also offers cheap calling rates to India. The interesting thing about such portals is that subscribing to such portals do not cost anything. Many of such Websites come with registering forms which have to be filled online. When the form is filled and submitted successfully, the applicant is considered as the registered users of the desired Internet portal. Thereafter, you can easily avail the benefits of free calls. You only require the accessibility of the Internet along with IP or specialised phones, in order to establish communication with your near and dear ones with the VoIP services. After that, you can make uninterrupted international calls from any corner of the world.
On Internet, there are are plenty of service providers which aid their members with free calling services, but some of them charge reasonable rates while making calls. However, these charges are easily affordable. Payable services providers charge their users on monthly or yearly basis and they also offer some additional features. With the IP services, the users can view the end callers on the display of their PC. It becomes fun watching the end caller while conversation through VoIP technology. The service providers also give exciting deals like unlimited facilities of sending messages, sharing images and uploading videos while undergoing conversation.
Indians are finding this mode of calling very convenient. They are frequently switching from their traditional telephones to the Internet phones for calling purposes. To avail the benefits of unlimited cheap call rates to Asia, millions of people are registering on the websites which provide IP services. You can go through the websites of several IP providers, to select the VoIP service provider which is offering perfect free calling plans according to the calling requirements. Internet will provide you more detailed information about the service providers. Thus, with the help of VoIP, you can make conversation with your loved ones without thinking about the monthly bills.
By: Nisha Garg
