Cheap calling abroad App anyone?

[Sandeep Senggutuvan]

Hi guys,

I am looking for an app which will allow me to effectuate cheap calls from abroad. I am currently in India but am going to the UK in a month to do my masters. I will be calling my family like crazy, however, I will need a good VoiP application to do the trick .

Anything other than skype please.

Much appreciated in advance!

S.

 

[iphonewarrior]

What about Fring?
http://www.fring.com/

 

[Sandeep Senggutuvan]

thanks, warrior.
will give it a try. 1.5 euro cents per minute to mobile sounds tantalizing. will leave the question open for more suggestions however.

 

[Chex]

I use Skype...what's it's downside for you?


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[Sandeep Senggutuvan]

Chex, well using skype you would need to have a data plan (or available wifi network).

I was thinking of being able to use the simple cellphone call function to talk for cheap (i.e. something like a calling card).

I have found a service called rebtel. I registered with them, however i am not sure if it is exactly what i am looking for. I tried installing their app on an iPhone but no matter what it would not take my telephone number (which serves as my username).

Any good/bad words about rebtel?

Thanks.

 

[Europa]

If you don't want to use Skype, the best option is to unlock the phone and get prepaid SIM cards in the countries you visit.

 

[Vcoronel127]

tango app or viber app

 

[TudorJ]

Have a look at Truphone. You can even get a local number in the UK and US. Works over WiFi and 3G.



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[Brad5Patterson]

Thanks for the Q, Sandeep and all these answers. Viber works well 4 me.

 

[Sandeep Senggutuvan]

wow, thanks for all the suggestions. I would combine TudorJ's suggestion with that of Europa.

I can see that you can buy Truphone sim cards and works perfect for the UK. I would get someone in iNdia to unlock my iPhone 5 once I get hold of a contract device.

Thanks again!

Edit: Brad, you are welcome, thanks for the suggestion.