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T-Mobile Offers Free Voip Calls For Facebook Users
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.
AT&T Conference Call – How to Use It For Business
AT&T Conference Call – How to Use It For Business
You might have heard about many VoIP conference calling services, many of them offers free services to you, but the call quality you get while doing conference calling is might not be as good as AT&T. This also became so much important as you are doing it for your business. Doing business calling with free or cheap conference calling service might effect your business. The call quality might be not as good as the AT&T conference call service may provide. That’s why doing no compromising with your business we today advice you on free voip calls that use services of AT&T. This can grow your business, increase productivity and can reduce your cost of meeting people as you can do audio, web and video conferencing all included in one tool.
How To Use AT&T For Business
1) Now how to use this service for your business. The good news is that you can try it free for first 30 days.
2) Now the second thing is, you have to choose which calling option is better for you. Is it automatic dial-in, in which every new member in conference dial automatic number and connects in conference. Next is operator-assisted dialing, in which one operator from AT&T assist all the members while conferencing. Third is operator-dialed connection in which you provide numbers of each member of conference to AT&T operator and he then connects you all.
3) After choosing one of the service, inform all the members of conference to be present at proper time of business meeting. If it is automated dial-in process give them all the numbers to connect directly.
4) When you choose operator assisted dialing, tell each member to present on their phone to get operator assistance from AT&T.
5) When meeting is over, tell every member to disconnect the phone, or hang up till others get disconnected.
6) Double check all the time zone before start of the meeting, if conference members are from different time zone.
7) AT&T conference call assistant will always be there if you encounter any problems.
AT&T also offers web meeting through video calls, if you just don’t want to use their conference call facility. But for getting this service all the members need to be connected with internet and log into AT&T website.
After the free trial period is over, each conference call is been charged as 8.5 ¢ per minute for audio, and 12¢ for web. You might need pre-sale before placing an order from AT&T conference calling see this page.
Vox.io – Browser Based Voip Calling
Vox.io – Browser Based Voip Calling
What you really should be thinking about is the quality of your VoIP calls; there has been many people that have found that the quality has lacked when they have chosen a cheaper VoIP providing company, simply because the company has not provided the highest quality with the service thinking people just want cheap prices and they forget about the real quality of your VoIP calls. The signals are weak and you can barely make the call.
When it comes to getting cheap calls then you have got to think about the quality and how these two are combined with your VoIP calls. The most important think has to be your internet connection because if you have a broadband connection in your home then you are probably going to get better quality but if you were having a dial up connection then you probably will get the worst quality VoIP call.
Browser based VoIP service calling is becoming more famous nowadays, because of no installation process and it also look at your internet connection or PC compatibility. No need of downloads, installations for this services. Make voip calls directly from your browser. For desktop and browser calling you need flash installed.
We are talking about Vox.io, a browser-based VoIP application service, it doest not require downloads or any installation. It even doesn’t take much bandwidth while you use it. That means even if you are using dial-up connection you can have good voice quality from this service provider. You may need camera and headphones to make video and voice calls.
Two Vox.io users who are online can do free voice and video calls over the internet. Till now they have not introduced any signup process to use the service, as they are in Beta version, instead one can invite other if he have Vox.io ID. You can even ask for the invitation of you go on official site. You can call any part of the world with this number with your actual phone number. As this service is new and been used on invitation the Voice quality is very good till now. They are planning to launch mobile app for for iphone and android phone very soon.
They use your Google contacts data because Google provides a great contacts Sync tool for all the mobile phones. You can also use your Facebook contacts to make calls. This help in entering all your contact details again for this service.
If you are using vox.io, please do let is know your experience with this brower based voip call provider.
FaceTime On iPad 2 To Make Skype Calls
FaceTime On iPad 2 To Make Skype Calls
Skype VoIP service has been catering to dismantling communication barriers for making people share their experiences with those who matter to them through instant free voip calls and messaging. Skype VoIP service has now targeted Apple Ipad 2 and the senior Skype executives are confident of making headway in its competition with rival Apple’s FaceTime once Apple Ipad 2 comes equipped with camera.
Why to have a camera in Ipad2?
Apple’s FaceTime popularity with Mac and iphone users have made Apple ponder over the option of having inbuilt camera in Apple Ipad 2. This will trigger a shift in Mac users’ psyche that may then shift from Skype VoIP service to Apple’s FaceTime which successfully has been enabling Mac users to call iphones from their computers.
Why Skype dominates Ipad 2 calling scenario?
Apple Ipad 2 is lacking a camera presently which made Skype VoIP service the most gainful option for users to use Ipad as a phone. A camera will popularize Apple’s FaceTime among users but Skype VoIP service is strategically planning to obstruct this likely apparent shift by incorporating complete video support for their services. Skype has till now dominated the Apple Ipad 2 calling scenario as by dispensing with a camera, Apple has let loose the VOIP market easily accessible for competitors.
Why Skype is worried?
The apparent sense of urgency on the part of Skype VoIP service to integrate complete video calling service once Apple Ipad 2 comes loaded with camera has been triggered b the inherent sense of fear of losing a major chunk of customers to Apple’s FaceTime. This propelled Skype VoIP service to pour in money and resources to develop infrastructure for providing full video support on Apple Ipad 2 which still is having an air of uncertainty about its upcoming models carrying an inbuilt camera or not.
Skype vs. Apple’s FaceTime : Skype emerges as the winner with its features
Skype VoIP service though does have some distinctive edges over Apple’s FaceTime. Skype VoIP service grants face to face call connectivity over varied IP connecting media whereas Apple’s FaceTime functions only on Wi-Fi. Apple’s FaceTime does not facilitate users to be aware of the online status of their contacts and further the user remains completely in darkness of uncertainty over whether their contact avail Apple’s FaceTime or not. This has proved to be disadvantageous for Apple’s FaceTime as serious users may be weaned away from it who have no interest in making random querying calls to connect with contacts without being aware if they are online or farther more they have Apple’s FaceTime app in their phone or not. Skype VoIP service wins the race in this respect by making user updated of their friend’s readiness of engaging in a video conversation. Dynamic status updates and other pertinent tit bits of friends become readily available to users in Skype. This overly assistive advantage over Apple’s FaceTime has created a vast user base for Skype VoIP service and hoping to get the unhindered loyalty of existing users, Skype has embarked upon to develop technology to bring video calling facility to Apple Ipad 2 in the probable event of Apple equipping it with camera.