Free VIoP - That's Actually Free?

Marv02

Hey,

I got into this whole VIoP think many years ago. I found a program called VIoPStunt.com which worked wonders, and it was free for 30 minutes a day, per account. (no need to top up in order to get it)

But for some reason, I tried looking for a program that would ACTUALLY allow me to make free local calls (London) but it would end the call straight away and claim that I've used up my free calls and I should top up credit which really pee'd me off. :mad:

So I thought I'd come here and ask the good folk if they know of any FREE VIoP services that actually are free without needing to top up etc.

Thanks!

Lokolo

Its VOIP

Voice Over IP

And none will let you phone landlines for free.....

Marv02

I don't undertand. This wasn't the case a few years ago. So whats changed? Are you telling me the "FREE TO LANDLINES" is actually not free?

geordieracer

generally i think there now is a subscription fee for them

davester

according to other sites you only get 1 min call for free then it cuts you off, to get unlimited calls for a month you have to pay 10 euros+VAT

kwikbreaks

I use an ATA and couldn't find any free ones.

I ended up going with VOIPcheap (one of many brandings of the Betamax company). With them I have to buy credit (for complex reasons you get £10 credit for ~ £13) and them you get 90 days unlimited free calls to UK landlines and can use the credit against 0845 etc. if you can't find a geographic equivalent. Once the 90 days are up a UK landline costs 3p per minute.

That probably doesn't work out vastly cheaper than many anytime calls packages but I'm on VM who charge £8 a month and doesn't cover 0845/0870 so it is cheaper for me.

Betamax companies and prices (vary regularly) - http://backsla.sh/betamax