T-Mobile – Free VoIP Calls For Facebook Users

Call it the triumph of the social networking services or the emergence of a new VOIP service, the T-Mobile users can make free voip calls from now onwards, provided they have a Facebook account. It seems that T Mobile is not much perturbed by its impending sale to AT&T. This is going to benefit both T Mobile and Facebook and the users bitten by the social networking bug will smile wide. The application named Bobsled is expected to be downloaded like hot cakes by the T Mobile users, think industry experts.

Facebook Spreads Its Wings, Further

There is no denying the massive and growing popularity of Facebook which seems to have overtaken its rivals. The Facebook users, over 500 million in numbers are likely to make use of this free VOIP facility which will help them in connecting to friends and near ones in a fast and affordable method. The advantage of the new Facebook VOIP applications is that it offers the users to send voice messages to the friends via walls apart from making calls. Bobsled for Facebook is not going to be restricted to the T-Mobile users though. In fact, all users of Facebook can download this free as of now.

The popularity of Facebook has compelled leading MNCs and even technology giants to develop Facebook apps for the customers. A few weeks back HTC showcased it’s so called Facebook phones which made waves in the tech circle. This release comes close on the heels of a survey that revealed 88 percent users of Facebook prefer voice chat features integrated in the site.

T- mobile Promotes Bobsled on Facebook, Promises Wider Platform Support

T-Mobile did not lose the opportunity to tout Bobsled as the next generation free VOIP platform on the eve of its release. It’s senior VP, Brad Duea said that the app is another innovation from the company designed to help the users to stay connected everywhere. He also hinted at Bobsled brand evolving in near future and said people using other platforms may get access to the app. What is means is that the millions of Android Smartphone and tablet users will be able to use this app in near future! T-Mobile also has plans to offer video calling via this app in future.

Bobsled To Simplify VOIP, Spearhead Cloud-based Communications

The USP of the Bobsled App is that it is very user friendly and intuitive by nature. It seamlessly blends with Facebook chat, so there is no steep learning curve involved. There is no need to dial any number, clicking on a buddy’s name would suffice. Bobsled is another instance of how communication is transcending devices and networks. It is being seen by the industry pundits as a pioneer in cloud based communication services that use the web. Among the new T Mobile devices that will support this VOIP app the Sidekick 4G deserves mention. However, a section of the industry experts are a tad sceptical about the scope of the app after the acquisition of T Mobile by AT&T.