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Calls over WIFI?
- Thread starter robl42
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Yes,you can call for free on wifi.
Use Talkatone with Google Voice;
Talkatone; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.talkatone.android&hl=en
Google Voice; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.googlevoice&hl=en
I'll throw in another recommendation for Talkatone and Google Voice. You can send/receive texts through the Talkatone app (although I actually prefer the GV app for texting). It does have little banner ads in the app but you can pay to have them removed.
You can port your number to Google Voice but it will cost you $20 but I do think it worth it for the benefits you gain.
Finally I don't know who you are thinking of moving to but if haven't looked at them already I do recommend checking out Ting. Their pricing model is awesome, my wife and I cut our phone bill from $90/mo to about $55/mo and now with Talkatone I think we can go lower. If you go with them the links in my sig will save you $25 dollars to do so (and of course get me a ref bonus). Also another big bonus to Ting is they have the best customer service I've dealt with.
You can port your number to Google Voice but it will cost you $20 but I do think it worth it for the benefits you gain.
Finally I don't know who you are thinking of moving to but if haven't looked at them already I do recommend checking out Ting. Their pricing model is awesome, my wife and I cut our phone bill from $90/mo to about $55/mo and now with Talkatone I think we can go lower. If you go with them the links in my sig will save you $25 dollars to do so (and of course get me a ref bonus). Also another big bonus to Ting is they have the best customer service I've dealt with.
Apparently Mr Lucky has a lot more luck with Groove IP than I did. When I was using (and I even bought the pro version) I could hear just find but the people who called (or I called) couldn't understand me (choppy to the point of incoherence). Still it seems as luck of a draw thing - so its free, might as well give it a try.
Mr. Lucky
Android Expert
I never used the free version, and I never had a problem. Everyone tells me it sounds like a landline. However, I will say that it requires a better signal than the public network. On AT&T, I can get clear, drop-free calling with one bar; with GrooVe IP, it takes 3 bars to have the same confidence level.
The really good thing is the responsiveness of the developer. He is quick to respond to emails, and constantly updates the app to make it plug-n-play with newer devices. I had to fiddle with the settings a lot on my old Samsung Infuse to get good, clear performance. With my Galaxy S4 and wifi-only Nexus 7 though, I was able to just install it without any customization - it just works.
The really good thing is the responsiveness of the developer. He is quick to respond to emails, and constantly updates the app to make it plug-n-play with newer devices. I had to fiddle with the settings a lot on my old Samsung Infuse to get good, clear performance. With my Galaxy S4 and wifi-only Nexus 7 though, I was able to just install it without any customization - it just works.
Mr. Lucky
Android Expert
Yes.
i use talkatone, have for years. no issues with wifi calls or texting.
heard good things about ting, but i thought it was limited to sprint phones???
in november i think i'm going to pull the trigger on a moto x for $299 no contract and $10/month unlimited calls and texts. no data though at that price.
heard good things about ting, but i thought it was limited to sprint phones???
in november i think i'm going to pull the trigger on a moto x for $299 no contract and $10/month unlimited calls and texts. no data though at that price.