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Ring2Skype: Receive Calls On Skype From Landline For Free

abhijeet — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:06:12 +0000

Ring2Skype is a service that lets you receive calls on Skype from landlines and phone networks for free. Once you sign up, you get an online phone number and a private extension which lets you answer all calls from your Skype, no matter where you are in the world. You just need to be logged in to your Skype. Ring2Skype provides numbers in more than 40 countries.

The service, as they claim, is supported by a reliable system specially developed for providing users a consistent and efficient communication service.

Features:

Receive calls on Skype from the landline phone for free.
Sign up, get an online phone number and a private extension and answer calls from your Skype.
Provides numbers in more than 40 countries.
Supported by a reliable communication system.

Check out Ring2Skype @ www.ring2skype.com (by Abhijeet from Jeet Blog)

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SimpleCountryCodes: Find out International Calling Codes

kaly — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:16:12 +0000

If you ever need to look up international dialing code to some country go to SimpleCountryCodes.com. On this simple website you can quickly find international dialing codes to pretty much any point on the globe. Once you enter your location and the country where you want to call the SimpleCountryCodes will give you the code.

International dialing codes lookup.
Simple and clutter free interface.
Similar website: Tp2Location.

Check out SimpleCountryCodes @ www.simplecountrycodes.com (via Redferret)

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CallingAmerica: Free Calling America from Abroad Made Easy

kaly — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:08:17 +0000

CallingAmerica is new website that makes free calling America & Canada from abroad simple. There is absolutely nothing to download or install, only things you need are broadband internet connection and headset. You can start making 2 minute calls without any registration. Registered user can make calls up to 15 minutes long as many times as you like. Signing up for accounts are fairly quick and easy.

Features:

Make free calls to America and Canada.
Make calls to mobile and land lines.
Make as many calls as you like.
Creating account lets you make 15 minute long call.
Calls without registration only 2 minutes long.
For more similar websites see MakeUseOf free calling category.

Check out CallingAmerica @ www.callingamerica.com

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PokeTalk: Free International Calling To 50+ Countries

kaly — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:37:09 +0000

PokeTalk offers free international calling to over 50+ countries worldwide. No headphones or mic required, all you need is an internet browser and regular or mobile phone line. You can make up to 50 calls per month, with a limit of 10 minutes per call.

Before you can make your first free call go to PokeTalk website and signup. Once you have registered enter your phone number and the number you wish to call. Click on the “Call” button and wait for your phone to ring. When you answer it PokeTalk will connect you with the person you called.

Features:

Free international calling to 55 countries worldwide.
You can call both mobile and regular numbers.
Each call is limited to 10 minutes.
No headphones and mic needed.
Other sites to make free long distance calls: FreeRinger and DukaUS.

For more info watch demo video below:

Check out PokeTalk @ www.poketalk.com

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DukaUS: Free Group Calling for US and Canada

kaly — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:21:00 +0000

DukaUs provides a free group calling service: you can setup free conference calls between mobile or regular phone lines in US and Canada. That’s right folks it’s free, no strings attached. You can invite up to 5 participants and talk a maximum of 30 minutes per day.

Works simple, once registred enter your number and numbers of participants into provided field and click “Start Conference”. DukaUS will then call each participant and connect to the conference, all that you and others have to do is pick up the phone when it rings and start talking.

Features:

Make free conference calls in US and Canada.
Invite up to 5 participants to the call.
Supports both landline and mobile phone numbers.
Free talking time limit: up to 30 minutes per day .
Similar site include Rondee and Foonz.

Check out DikaUS @ abs.jaduka.com/dukaus/

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FreeRinger: Make Free International Calls to Over 30 Countries

kaly — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:40:22 +0000

FreeRinger allows you to make free international calls to over 30 countries right from your browser. No need to download and install anything but simply register on the site and follow the calling guide below:

- (1) Enter your friend’s phone number (incl. a country code) and press “CALL” button.
- (2) Ask your friend to call you back at the number displayed on their phone (you have 10 seconds).
- (3) Stay on the line and wait for your friend o dail he number and join you back on the call.

Features:

Make free mobile and landline calls to 30+ countries worldwide.
Make as many calls as you need. No restrictions.
Recipients always asked to dial local numbers (same as calling a place in their neighborhood)
See a list of supported countries here.
Embed FreeRinger on your blog or website and allow your visitors to make free calls.
Similar website: Evaphone.

You can try FreeRinger below.

Check out FreeRinger @ www.freeringer.biz

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EvaPhone: Make Free International Phone Calls from PC

kaly — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:25:17 +0000

EvaPhone is a website where you can make free international phone calls from your PC. The calls can be made to almost any country in the world. Moreover you can make free calls both to landline and mobile phone numbers.

The only thing is that your calls are limited to certain length. The free call duration varies depending on the call destination and line provider. The maximum free call allowance for some countries can go up to 5 minutes per call and 2 calls per day.

When it comes to calling you don’t have to download or install anything, simply dial the country code and the number where you want to call.

Features:

Make free short calls to any landline or mobile worldwide.
Duration of free call depends on location and the line provider.
See free call destination list and the amount of free minutes here.
No sign up or registration needed.

Similar websites that we have profiled earlier:

ViaTalkFree – free calls within US and Canada
FlashPhone – free VoIP calls from browser
TruPhone – free or low-cost international calls from mobile
dukaDIAL – free landline calls within US and Canada

Check out EvaPhone @ www.evaphone.com

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Calliflower: Get More with your Group Conference Calls

abhijeet — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:26:11 +0000

Calliflower is a conference calling service which helps you to easily manage, participate and organize conference calls with multiple recipients. It helps you to manage invites and agendas before the call and also empowers you with load of features which you can make use of during the call.

Moreover it integrates easily with Skype and also record calls as mp3 files.

Features

Check out Calliflower @ www.calliflower.com (Contributed by Abhijeet from Jeet Blog)

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dukaDIAL: Make Free Landline Calls within US and Canada

kaly — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:25:58 +0000

dukaDIAL is a free service from Jaduka Labs that allows you to make free landline calls within North America (USA and Canada). Although you will need a PC to initiate the call, you will be talking using your regular landline phone. Quick and easy.

How does it work?

Sign-up for a user account and verify your email address.
Enter your phone and the phone number of the person you want to talk to.
Click on “Start Your Call”.
Wait for your phone to ring.

Features:

Make free landline calls within US and Canada.
Make as many free calls as you like.
Add and manage your contacts list online.
View your call history.
Note: Calls to and from mobile phones are not free.

As mentioned above, dukaDIAL works only for landline numbers within United Stated and Canada. If you’re looking for similar web app that also works for mobile phones see MakeUseOf free calling category.

Check out ducaDIAL @ labs.jaduka.com/dukaDial

Apart from ducaDIAL Jaduka Labs got a number of other cool web apps you might be interested in:

Earthcaller

dukaBUZZ – Enable your site visitors to leave you audio messages.

duhBATE – Create your own presidential duhBATE by adding your voice to your favorite politician and then share it with your friends.

dukaLINK – Create HTML hyperlinks that you can post on Craig’s List, Facebook, your blog, or emails. When users click your dukaLINK, they’re prompted to submit their phone number to automatically initiate a free phone call to you.

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TruPhone: Make Free or Low-cost International Calls from Mobile

Aibek — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:02:31 +0000

TruPhone is a small mobile application that allows you to make low-cost international calls from your mobile phone. You can call most of the places in the world for about 6 cents / minute to a landline and 30 cents / minute to a mobile, regardless of your location. No roaming charges. The only requirement for making calls is to be in a WiFi hotspot.

One of the other cool things about Truphone is that you don’t have to change anything about your current phone contract. You can continue using your mobile in exactly the same way as you used to. Truphone is just an extra application that can be activated when you’re in the WiFi Hotspot. That makes it ideal for frequent travelers who want to save on roaming charges.

Features:

You pay the same amount for international calls regardless of your location. No roaming charges.
Send free text messages and make free calls and to other Truphone users worldwide.
Use Truphone from any public WiFi access hotspots worldwide (airports, libraries etc.)
Google Talk support : Make free calls to your Google Talk contacts.
Incoming calls from other Truphone users are always free.
Forward your Truphone voicemail messages to your email address.
Setup custom rings for different callers.

Note: Truphone currently works mainly on Nokia N and E series phones. Support for other handsets coming soon.

[Video] How To Install Truphone

Check out Truphone @ www.truphone.com

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Talkster : Free Long Distance Calling

kaly — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:16:44 +0000

Talkster provides you with an easy and free (or very cheap) way to make long distance calls. There is also a simple group calling functionality which allows you to setup free conference calls. So, how it works ? No need to register or signup for anything. First enter the number you want to make calls from and the number you want to call to. Then Talkster will create local access numbers for both of you. Next time you want to call that person just use that phone number. Talkster calims that most of the calls are usually free.

Talkster Features

Make free (or cheap) long distance and group calls using any landline or mobile phone.
Group calls: Arrange conference calls with upto 5 people simultaneously.
Currently works in 30 countries: US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France etc. See a full list here
No registration or sign up required. There are no hidden fees, talking limits, membership charges or credit card requests.
Access Talkster and request new local-access numbers from PC, mobile phone or via SMS message.
Note: The Talkster service is free, however in some cases you may be charged by your provider at local rates.

[Video] Talkster Intro

Check out Talkster @ [ www.talkster.com ]

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FlashPhone: Free VoIP Calls From Browser

kaly — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 20:43:56 +0000

FlashPhone allows you to make free phone calls (both local and international) directly from the browser. No client installation necessary, all you need are headset, computer, necessary flash drivers and broadband internet connection.

Feature Overview

Make free phone calls directly from your browser .
Call to landline, mobile (geo limitations apply) and other Flashphone users.
Supports over 100 destinations worldwide. Mostly to landline numbers, but for few regions works for mobile numbers as well.
Use Flashphone on mobile and Pocket PC devices. More details here.
Temporaly: Currently call lengths are limited to 3 minutes, up-to 3 calls per day.

Check out Flashphone @ www.flashphone.ru

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Fring : Free Mobile Calling and Chat

Aibek — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:39:36 +0000

Fring is an excellent mobile application that lets you talk and chat with your IM contacts using handset’s internet connection (GPRS, 3G or Wi-Fi). Place a call or start chat conversation with anyone from your Skype, ICQ, Google Talk, MSN, Twitter, or SIP contacts. Additionally, you can also swap music, pictures, video clips and other files with freinds, regardless whether they’re on mobile or PC.

Feature Overview

Chat and Talk with Skype, Google Talk, MSN Messenger, ICQ, and Twitter contacts from your mobile for FREE.
See status (online/ offline/ busy) for all your friends regardless of which IM / VoIP client they use.
File Transfer: music, pictures, video clips, documents, etc.
Make cheap local and international calls over the internet using your SkypeOut credits or any other popular SIP provider (GizmoProject, VoipCheap, VoipStunt, Free World DialUp, SIPNET and others).
Keep automatic log of all outgoing and incoming Fring calls.
Send free SMS ‘Join Fring’ invitations to friends.
Works even without a SIM card. All you need is a public Wireless LAN hotspot.
No geographical restrictions.
Note: To use Fring your phone should be web-enabled. Although this is not a requirement if you’re in a public Wi-Fi hotspot.

How To: Free Mobile Calling with Fring

Twitter on Fring

How To: Make a SIP call using Fring

Check out Fring @ www.fring.com

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JAJAH: Web Telephony On your Mobile/ Landline Phone

Aibek — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:26:57 +0000

Major money saver that lets you make cheap (in many cases FREE) calls from your regular phone to any mobile/landline phone worldwide. Just enter your own phone number and the phone number you want to call on www.jajah.com, press Call: Your phone will ring – your friend’s phone will ring – start talking!

Feature Overview

Make Cheap (in many cases FREE)landline/mobile calls.
Use existing phone (mobile or landline) to make calls
Free Global Calling (between JAJAH users): (a) To landline and mobile calls to/within the United States, Canada, China, Hong Kong and Singapore. (b) To landline calls to/within Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, the UK, Germany, France, Italy and most other European nations. For calling other destinations see rates here.
Nothing to download or install. Broadband connection is not a requirement either.
Add JAJAH ‘Call Me’ buttons to your blog, email signature, etc.
Schedule and initiate cheap conference calls with your friends and co-workers (see demo below).
Got Questions ? Check out JAJAH faq page.

Jajah Tools

Google Gadget: Access Jajah from your iGoogle page.
Plaxo Outlook Toolbar: Call your address book contacts in one click.
Mac OS X Address Book Plugin
Firefox Extension: Converts every phone number on a website to ‘call now’ JAJAH links.
JAJAH Outlook Plugin
JAJAH Mobile Plugin: Install and Run JAJAH Mobile on your mobile phone.
JAJAH Mobile Web (mobile.jajah.com): Access JAJAH from your mobile phone or PDA (see demo below).

CNN talks about JAJAH

Jajah Mobile Web

JAJAH Conference Calls

Check out JAJAH @ www.jajah.com

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NimBuzz: IM and VoIP Client for Your Mobile

Aibek — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:11:45 +0000

Nimbuzz is an all-in-one voice and chat application for your phone. Regardless of whether you access Nimbuzz from mobile or PC, it allows you to: access several Instant Messaging platforms (AIM, MSN, etc.) simultaneously, make free calls to your GTalk or MSN contacts, make low cost (@ local rates) international calls, launch conference calls, send group messages and more. The Nimbuzz client available both as a downloadable client for mobile phones, as a web-based service, or as a Windows program.

Nimbuzz Features

Chat and Talk to friends from your mobile or PC.
View and communicate with Skype, MSN (or Windows Live Messenger), Google Talk, AIM, and Yahoo contacts at the same time.
Make free voice calls to GTalk and MSN contacts.
Make international calls to/from 35 countries at local calling rates.
Launch conference call and invite up to 4 people to join conversation.
Group chats (up to 25 people) and send group messages.
Run multiple chat sessions at the same time
‘The Buzz’ feature: invite friends to conversation at any time.
and more…

Nimbuzz demo (mobile chat)

Nimbuzz demo (free international calling)

Check out Nimbuzz @ [www.nimbuzz.com]

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Jangl: Send Voicemail to Any Mobile via Email

Aibek — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:40:39 +0000

Jangl is an excellent service that lets you send free voicemail to any mobile via email. What’s special about it is that Jangl provides a local number for the message recipient to call you back, without sharing your real number. The recipient can get connected to you and pay only local calling fees from almost anywhere in the world. And More …

“…through a voicemail delivered by email, you and anyone you want to talk with, can be connected very quickly, via local phone numbers, even if your mobile phone isn’t allowed to dial International numbers. And, right now, it’s pretty much free. That’s pretty cool.”

Jangl Features

Send free voicemail to anyone via email address.
Call your Jangl contacts in over 30 countries and pay only local calling fees. You can use mobile or standard phone line.
Contacts Call Routing: Forward contacts to Voicemail, or connect them directly to your Phone.
Set custom call routing settings for each contact.
Voicemail Notifications: Get voicemail alerts via email, or mobile text-messages (carrier charges may apply).
Listen to your voicemails at Jangl’s website as well as all the other standard dialing options.
Embed Jangl ‘Call Me’ widgets on your blog, website, or profile page (social, business, dating, etc.).
Your phone number always remains secure and invisible to the caller.
Block unwanted contacts.
Note: Jangl Service is free while in beta. When calling from a mobile phone (regardless of destination) only local calling rates apply.
More Questions? Check out Jangl FAQ page.

Jangl Widget (website, blog, profile, etc.)

Jangl Introduction

Go to Jangl [www.jangl.com]

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All Free Calls : Free Unlimited International Calling

Aibek — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:05:01 +0000

All Free Calls (Yak4Ever) is an extremely useful service that allows people to make free international calls from US, UK AND Ireland to over 50 countries worldwide. Service usage is simple and straightforward but slightly different depending on your location (US, UK or Ireland).

from US (to around 50 countries): US users are limited to make free international calls to up-to 10 different phone numbers. Before you can get started you’ll need to register your phone number and indicate the numbers you are planning to call in the future. Once done, just dial Yak4Ever extension number, wait for the prompt, and dial full destination number (00 + country code + telephone number).

from UK (to over 50 countries): No restriction on the number of different phone numbers you can call. Just get AllFreeCalls access number and country codes.

O2 Peak and Off-Peak users: Use free O2 minutes to make free calls to these countries by dialing 0844-8250055.
Orange/T-Mobile Peak users: Use free Orange and T-mobile minutes to make free peak calls by dialing 0774-4787905
Orange/T-Mobile Off-Peak users: access by dialin 0774-4787905

from Ireland (to over 40 countries): Same here, just get AllFreeCalls access number and country codes.

Local Access: 1890 944 711
National Access: 0818 272 970

Go to All Free Calls (Yak4Ever)

- from US: (~~http://www.yak4ever.com~~) NO LONGER ONLINE
- from UK: (~~http://www.allfreecalls.co.uk~~) NO LONGER ONLINE
- from Ireland: (~~http://www.allfreecalls.ie~~) NO LONGER ONLINE

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ViaTalkFree : Free Calls within US and Canada

kaly — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 02:23:04 +0000

ViaTalkFree is a web service powered by VoIP services company ViaTalk. ViaTalkFree lets you make up-to 10 minutes long free phone calls to anywhere in the US and Canada. Just enter the area code and destination phone number and you’re good to go.

“Need to make a quick call? Try viatalkfree.com and don’t pay a penny. Enter your area code and phone number in addition to the digits you’d like to dial.”

(Note: In case you’ll decide to give it a try make sure to leave your feedback below)

Visit ViaTalkFree @ (http://www.viatalkfree.com/)

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