If you are worried that you will not be able to use your latest wi-fi enabled cellphone to make cheap calls using VoIP (because your network operator has disabled the telephone client), don't fret, help is at hand.
WifiMobile a leading mobile VoIP player, has launched oneFone service just for you. oneFone is a standalone proprietary application which enables you to make unlimited* VOIP calls to the countries, currently supported. Calls to countries not supported are automatically routed through your carrier, so no need to keep checking whether the number you want to call is supported or not. oneFone can be downloaded on your cellphone and it is currently available for the Nokia ESeries or NSeries phones. If you have an unlimited data plan, then the calls can also be made over 3G. Customers in US/UK can also use the service by dialing a local number where they can enter the number to be reached.
Using its own client, instead of relying on the carrier, gives WiFiMobile the ability to provide VoIP service even if the carrier has disabled the service. This is definitely a step in the right direction as more and more network operators are disabling the VoIP service from the handsets. The OMTP (Open Mobile Terminal Platform) had mentioned earlier in June that the operators can do this on the subsidized handsets during the contract period. The customer, however, can get the handset unlocked at the end of the contract period. WiFiMobile will definitely motivate others to bring out a similar application, which can work even when the operator has disabled the service.
The service is a priced at $15.99 or €11.99 per month and you get 14 days of free trial to evaluate the service. There is no contract and you can cancel the subscription, if you do not like the service. WiFiMobile claims that their service works perfectly even on handsets crippled by Vodafone and Orange.
This service seems to be targeted towards heavy users as most of the destinations supported by oneFone are the "VoIP countries", which can be called free/cheaply by using other providers. Providers like Jajah and Rebtel, for instance, can be used to complete the call without using a PC and at very low prices.
But if you make a lot of calls to countries supported by WiFiMobile and you do not want to be constrained by the availability of a PC to connect your calls, you should definitely consider oneFone.
This article is written by our VOIP News Editor, Alok Saboo.
A brief about Alok: Alok is currently pursuing PHD in marketing at Pennsylvania State University. Alok will be out full time VOIP News Editor.
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