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How to provide pseudo-SIP support to Skype using iNum and Rebtel [Video Tutorial]

By Alok Saboo on August 18th, 2010

In our last article, we discussed how to provide pseudo-SIP support to Google Talk using iNum. Continuing this series, today, we discus how to use iNums to provide (pseudo) SIP support to Skype. We all know and have complained on several occasions in the past about the closed nature of Skype. Despite being a dominant...

Tags: iNum, Rebtel, sip support, Skype, Skype Calling, Skype incoming, SkypeIn

How to call Skype contacts for (almost) FREE directly from your Phone [Tutorial]

By Alok Saboo on June 12th, 2010

Here at TruVoIPBuzz, we are quite happy with Zenofon’s services. As a relatively new VoIP provider, it has introduced some very impressive features. We have already talked about: How to use Zenofon to save your local cell phone plan minutes? How to make ultra cheap spoof calls? How to get $10 in free international calling...

Tags: Free calls to Skype, Skype, Skype Calling, Skype incoming, SkypeIn, Video Tutorial, ZenoFon, Zenofon Invite

Is consumer VoIP under threat from telcos and regulators? [Interview]

By Alok Saboo on January 20th, 2010

In the last part of our discussion with Ruslan Zalata, co-founder of GTalk2VoIP, we talk about the SIP protocol and its possible integration with the operating system and the future of VoIP. So, without further ado, let us get started. The interview extract follows (AS – Alok Saboo; RZ – Ruslan Zalata): AS: In some...

Tags: ChromeOS, Flash2VoIP, google voice, Gtalk2VoIP, H323, IAX, Instant Messenger, SIP, Sip settings, Skype

Ring2Skype provides FREE Skype incoming numbers in 36 countries [Free Calls]

By Alok Saboo on December 11th, 2009

In spite of the numerous issues with Skype (will discus sometime later), Skype continues to dominate the VoIP space. The problem with the closed nature of Skype is that it is extremely difficult or costly to reach Skype contacts from outside Skype. Currently, Skype provides SkypeIN, wherein you can buy a virtual number for yourself...

Tags: Call Skype, DID, Free calls to Skype, Free Skype Calls, Mobile 2 Skype, Ring2Skype, Skype, Skype incoming, Skype Landline, Skype Mobile, SkypeIn, Virtual Number

How to add custom SIP accounts & configure Skype in Fring [Tutorial]

By Alok Saboo on October 21st, 2009

We discussed how to add custom SIP account in Nimbuzz. Continuing our Mobile VoIP (mVoIP) series, today we will discus how to add custom SIP account and configure Skype and other instant messaging (IM) accounts in Fring. Fring is another leading SIP client for various mobile platforms, including iPhone, Windows Mobile, and Symbian. I am...

Tags: Fring, iPhone, Jumblo, Mobile VoIP, mVoIP, SIP Account, Skype, SmartVoIP, Symbian, Windows Mobile

gukPhone offers Flash Phone & 60 minutes Free international Calls [Review]

By Alok Saboo on August 11th, 2009

If you thought using VoIP on your computer would mean downloading and installing those soft phones on your computer, think again!! Today we review a new VoIP provider, gukPhone, that provides VoIP services right from its website. So you can make cheap VoIP calls from any computer without installing any software. Basically, gukPhone has made...

Tags: computer based VoIP, Flash Phone, free international calls, gukPhone, Skype, unlimited international calls, voip provider

How to receive Free Incoming calls on Skype without SkypeIN [Tutorial]

By Alok Saboo on June 30th, 2009

For all its shortcomings (closed network, high calling rates, etc.), Skype is going (very) strong. Skype has some good options for making cheap unlimited international calls. However if you want to receive calls on Skype, you need to pay $18 for 3 months or $60 for a full year for a SkypeIn number. Here’s a...

Tags: Call Skype, DID, Free calls to Skype, Free Skype Calls, Free USA number, Mobile 2 Skype, Ring2Skype, Skype, Skype incoming, Skype Landline, Skype Mobile, SkypeIn, Virtual Number

Voipian offers 1cent/call to over 60 countries [Cheap Calls]

By Alok Saboo on May 5th, 2009

German company, Voipax, has rolled out another VoIP service, Voipian. Voipian is, however, different from Voipax in several respects. Read on for a complete review of Voipian and find out if it makes the cut for you. Voipian’s primary selling point is its 1cent untimed call to over 60 countries. That is right, you can...

Tags: Cheap international calls, Jajah, Rebtel, SIP, Skype, Untimed Calls, voip service, Voipian

25% Discounts on Skype’s Annual Subscriptions[Deals]

By Alok Saboo on April 30th, 2009

Skype seems to be in the news for some reason or the other lately. We read about Skype’s mobile VoIP ambitions, then we read about the Unlimited International calling plans. Skype seems to be taking the unlimited plans seriously. After recently announcing the Unlimited country plan that allows the user to make unlimited calls to...

Tags: Cheap international calls, international calling plans, Skype, Skype Phone, unlimited international calling plans, unlimited international calls, Untimed Calls

Skype offering Unlimited international Calling for $6/month [Deals]

By Alok Saboo on April 22nd, 2009

Skype is becoming the Google of VoIP. We read earlier that Skype handles more international call volumes than any other company. Skype is now seeking to extend this domination further. Skype’s unlimited calling plans were fairly popular among the users. To summarize, Skype has the Unlimited US & Canada plan for $2.95/month where users can...

Tags: Roaming charges, Skype, unlimited calls, Unlimited Country, unlimited international calls, Untimed Calls

Using Skype? Try Skype phone [Tips]

By Alok Saboo on March 26th, 2009

Skype is literally synonymous to VoIP for a lot of people. Skype provides you with the ability to make free voice and video calls across the world. However, a major complaint against Skype is the lack of flexibility in terms of using Skype. If you are using Skype, but do not want to be constrained...

Tags: International Roaming, Skype, Skype Mobile, Skype Phone, Skype phone adapter, USB phone, Voip adapter

Skype’s next arena – Mobile [News]

By Alok Saboo on February 18th, 2009

Having cornered vast majority of PC based VoIP communication market, Skype is getting ready to extend this domination in the mobile sphere. Skype is trying to liberate its users from the PC and enable them to make calls from mobile devices. Skype already had a mobile version which allows users to make call to their...

Tags: Jajah, Mobile VoIP, Mobile World Congress, MWC, N series, Nokia, Skype, Truphone, WiFi

Get over 100 minutes of free calls [Deals]

By Alok Saboo on December 12th, 2008

I wrote about 28TEL’s mobile 2 Skype offering yesterday. If you have still not tried it, here is one more reason to give them a try. 28TEL is offering USD 1.5 credit for every new sign-up. You can use this credit to make free international calls. Although their regular rates are not very exciting, you...

Tags: 28TEL, Free Calls, Free calls to Skype, free international calls, Grandcentral, Save Money, Skype

Free mobile to Skype calls from 28TEL [Review]

By Alok Saboo on December 10th, 2008

While Skype has played a major role in taking VoIP to masses, a constant complaint against Skype is its closed network. Skype uses a proprietary protocol and does not interoperate with other VoIP providers. Friend and fellow blogger at Talkfree7, Piyush, highlighted the launch of 28Tel‘s service that enables 28TEL users to call online Skype...

Tags: 28TEL, Cheap international calls, Free Calls, Free calls to Skype, Mobile 2 Skype, Skype

Unlimited calls to 40 countries – € 2.5/month [Deals]

By Alok Saboo on November 7th, 2008

This is another biggie for people who love to talk endlessly. Betamax has just launched yet another VoIP service – VoIPzoom. VoIPzoom offers unlimited calling to 40 countries for a monthly subscription of € 2.5 or aproximately $4. The list of countries include: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China (+mobile), Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,...

Tags: Betamax, Cheap calls, Free Calls, Skype, unlimited calls, Untimed Calls, VoIPzoom

Microsoft finally rings in VoIP [News]

By Alok Saboo on October 25th, 2008

I was always surprised at Microsoft’s lukewarm response to VoIP. They have a (decently) huge user base for their messenger client. Skype has made a big impact using the telephony enabled messenger client, Yahoo also has decent voice offering. Microsoft was still warming up to the idea. In fact other providers like Gtalk2VoIP already offer...

Tags: Gtalk2VoIP, India, Instant Messenger, Latin America, Live Messenger, Microsoft, Skype, Telefonica, Voype, Windows, Yahoo

Is VoIP security over hyped? [Opinion]

By Alok Saboo on October 9th, 2008

While VoIP is gaining momentum, its “detractors” are quick to point out the security threats associated with it. A search on Google for VoIP Security returned 6,222,000 results, enough to highlight that this is a topic of concern for “some” people. But is it really such a huge issue as it is made out to...

Tags: Privacy, Security, Skype, VoIP

Jaduka launches Dukabar – Automated One-Click dialing [News]

By Alok Saboo on September 1st, 2008

Jaduka seems to be on a roll! Close to the heels of launching dukaDial, the company has launched another browser based VoIP product, dukaBar. Just like the Skype Click-to-Call feature, dukaBar allows you to call any number on a web page by just a click. Some details about dukaBar: dukaBar allows you make the call...

Tags: dukaBar, DukaDial, Free Calls, free international calls, Jaduka, one click dialing, Save Money, SIP, Skype, unlimited calls, VoIP

Cordless VoIP phone for cheap [Gadget]

By Alok Saboo on August 13th, 2008

If you are in the US and love to use Skype, then Circuitcity is offering the Linksys Cordless Internet Telephony Kit. I have seen this phone being offered for much more, but Circuitcity is offering it for $19. You can use the coupon code PYAXCA7AG9 (valid for in store pick up only) to bring the...

Tags: Cheap calls, Deals, Gadget, Linksys, Skype, Skype Phone, VoIP, Voip Phone

Skype adds two more countries to the Unlimited plans!!!

By Alok Saboo on August 8th, 2008

In an attempt to draw more customers Skype extended their unlimited plans to two more countries. Skype users can now make unlimited calls to Finland and Israel as well under the qualifying plans. Under the Unlimited World plan you can now make calls to 36 countries for $12.95 per month. Alternatively, you can signup for...

Tags: Skype, Unlimited Country, Unlimited World, VoIP

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