Welcome to Our WirelessAdvisor Community!

You are viewing our forums as a GUEST. Please join us so you can post and view all the pictures.
Registration is easy, fast and FREE!

Join Now

iPhone iCall VoIP now on 3G network + Wifi

Discussion in 'Wireless News' started by viewfly, Jan 28, 2010.

  1. viewfly

    viewfly Mobile RF Advisor
    Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2003
    Messages:
    6,004
    Likes Received:
    858
    My Phone:
    iPhone XS Space Grey
    Wireless Provider(s):
    AT&T; Tmobile SIM only
    This got turned on today. Even the website is not updated. But I tried it and it works. www.icall.com


    iCall over 3G networks is now live!
    Make and receive calls over Wi-Fi AND 3G!

    iCall for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch allows you to make phone calls from any Wi-Fi hotspot in the world with no roaming charges and effective immediately you can use iCall over 3G networks!

    If you have an iPhone, iCall compliments your existing service by eliminating dead-zones, eliminating roaming charges and reducing your international calling bill. Using iCall over 3G allows you to bypass your cellular carrier!

    If you use an iPod Touch, iCall turns your iPod into a real working phone! (microphone is required for iPod touch)


    Switch calls from cell to VoIP
    Superior audio quality compared to cellular calls
    Compatible with the iPod Touch and iPhone

    Click here to forward this email to a friend

    Install v1.2.5 with 3G support of iCall for the iPhone and iPod Touch FREE from the APP Store today.

    If you already have the most recent version of iCall for the iPhone installed then you can begin making 3G calls right now without updating.
     
    #1 viewfly, Jan 28, 2010
  2. viewfly

    viewfly Mobile RF Advisor
    Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2003
    Messages:
    6,004
    Likes Received:
    858
    My Phone:
    iPhone XS Space Grey
    Wireless Provider(s):
    AT&T; Tmobile SIM only
    This follows on with the announcement yesterday. From PhoneScoop.com

    Apple Lifts VoIP Over 3G Restriction with New iPhone SDK

    Yesterday, 9:05 PM by Eric M. Zeman

    Today in conjunction with its announcement about the iPad tablet computer, Apple also released a software development kit for the iPhone. iPhone OS 3.2 SDK will let developers adopt their existing iPhone applications for the iPad. It also removes the restriction Apple had placed preventing applications such as Skype from placing VoIP calls over 3G networks. AT&T has already relented on this point, but now applications can use AT&T's data network (rather than its voice network) to make voice calls using VoIP technology. One application that uses VoIP for phone calls, called iCall, is already available in the iPhone Apps Store. There has been no word from other VoIP purveyors, such as Skype and TruPhone, as to whether or not they will revise their applications to reflect the new change in rules.
     
    #2 viewfly, Jan 28, 2010
  3. tbaker

    tbaker Junior Member
    Junior Member

    Joined:
    Dec 1, 2009
    Messages:
    88
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Orlando
    My Phone:
    curve 8520
    Wireless Provider(s):
    AT&T
    nice!!!!!!!!!! no more 3G unrestrictor. wow, what will AT&T think? I guess not much since they are rolling in dough with the release of the iPad and their data charges.
     
    #3 tbaker, Jan 28, 2010
  4. crystaldinh

    crystaldinh New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2010
    Messages:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Houston, TX
    My Phone:
    Droid
    U can also use VOIP with Google Voice. I tried with iPhone and Motorola Droid, both worked perfect :)
     
    #4 crystaldinh, Jan 30, 2010
  5. walkguru

    walkguru Wireless Guru
    Senior Member

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2005
    Messages:
    6,084
    Cell Tower Picture Gallery:
    28
    Likes Received:
    2
    Location:
    Oklahoma
    My Phone:
    iphone 3gs 32black
    Wireless Provider(s):
    cingular,family plan w/4 lines
    sounds good to me.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #5 walkguru, Jan 30, 2010
  6. cheddar

    cheddar Senior Member
    Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2006
    Messages:
    306
    Likes Received:
    2
    It kinda makes you wonder what else Apple got from AT&T to keep the iPhone, etc off Verizon.
     
    #6 cheddar, Jan 30, 2010
  7. walkguru

    walkguru Wireless Guru
    Senior Member

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2005
    Messages:
    6,084
    Cell Tower Picture Gallery:
    28
    Likes Received:
    2
    Location:
    Oklahoma
    My Phone:
    iphone 3gs 32black
    Wireless Provider(s):
    cingular,family plan w/4 lines
    I tried it today and it's sweet.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #7 walkguru, Feb 1, 2010
  8. RJB

    RJB Gold Senior Member
    Senior Member

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2004
    Messages:
    7,069
    Cell Tower Picture Gallery:
    99
    Likes Received:
    36
    My Phone:
    iPhone
    Wireless Provider(s):
    AT&T
    A step in the right direction that is for sure.
     
    #8 RJB, Feb 1, 2010
  9. RadioRaiders

    RadioRaiders RF Black-Belt
    Senior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2007
    Messages:
    3,074
    Cell Tower Picture Gallery:
    1
    Likes Received:
    464
    Location:
    Undisclosed
    Wireless Provider(s):
    GSM / WCDMA /LTE
    if you are using any VOIP over 3G you are not " bypassing your cellular carrier", you are of course still using their network, you are just using their data services as opposed to voice.

    It could be cheaper or free, especially if you have a data plan and are calling another VOIP user abroad...and I would guess the cellular operator won't like it since you are using their network more as a "dumb pipe"....but you are still using their network.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
    #9 RadioRaiders, Feb 2, 2010
  10. crood

    crood Senior Member
    Senior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2002
    Messages:
    433
    Likes Received:
    7
    My Phone:
    Samsung Moment
    Wireless Provider(s):
    Sprint
    Something to keep in mind is that you might be costing the person you are calling if you use VOIP to call other AT&T phones. Those calls won't be M2M for them, so you should be careful. Of course the real benefits to VOIP is international calls (especially to other VOIP users). It could also allow you to reduce the number of minutes for calling landlines and people on other providers.
     
    #10 crood, Feb 2, 2010
  11. viewfly

    viewfly Mobile RF Advisor
    Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2003
    Messages:
    6,004
    Likes Received:
    858
    My Phone:
    iPhone XS Space Grey
    Wireless Provider(s):
    AT&T; Tmobile SIM only

    Yes, of course. The meaning is that you are bypassing using your 'voice minutes' from your plan. The real usefulness is that one can place an international call over 3G but get the VOIP rates, which are quite cheap.

    It also means, if you have a iCall telephone number, you don't have to be on a wifi network to receive (or make ) calls with it. So an incoming call on 3G can be switched, 'on the f'y' to wifi without losing the call.
     
    #11 viewfly, Feb 3, 2010
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Share This Page

Copyright 1997-2023 Wireless Advisor™, LLC. All rights reserved. All registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
WirelessAdvisor.com is not associated by ownership or membership with any cellular, PCS or wireless service provider companies and is not meant to be an endorsement of any company or service. Some links on these pages may be paid advertising or paid affiliate programs.

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice