Each of us uses instant messengers for convenient and free communication with customers. You most likely have one of your favorite services - for example, Skype or Viber.
But, as the events of last September showed, sometimes these services can refuse to work. I think everyone remembers the day when Skype collapsed.
Therefore, you always need to have an alternative on hand. There are services from which you can call mobile phones or between accounts for free or for a nominal fee.
The service software allows you to make an unlimited number of free calls to other iCall users - that is, the one you want to call must also be registered here. The functions of voice mail, call forwarding, conversation recording are available. There is an application for iPhone and Android smartphones. Phone calls start at 2 cents per minute.
The system is used by 5 million users worldwide.
IEvaphone is a free application that allows you to make calls to phone numbers all over the world. Your interlocutor does not need to be online, or even install any applications, you just dial a regular phone number and call. This can be done either from the website or from the smartphone application.
When you install the application, you get 10 credits that allow you to immediately make a free call. By entering the number, you will find out how many credits one minute of conversation costs. Credits do not have to be purchased - they can be earned by installing the game or watching the video.
Ukrainian service for international calls. The interface, accordingly, is also in Ukrainian. To make calls, you need to install a program on your computer - "Sippoint Internet phone". The service allows you to make free video and voice calls to other Sippoint users. In addition, you can use Sipnet services from your mobile phone and save on calls on vacation or business trips by installing the NetCall mobile application.
You can call mobile phones directly from your browser. Every day the service provides free calls to several randomly selected countries. For example, when I was preparing the material, you could call for free to San Marino and Kaluga, Russia. The schedule of free calls for two days in advance is immediately visible.
The first calls are also made at the expense of the service.
As for tariffs, there are separate ones for individuals and for businesses. You can get acquainted with the prices.
Payment can be made in any way convenient for you.
The PokeTALK service for international calls once worked, and so it was bought by Voxox.
The application can be installed on a tablet and phone with any operating system, after which you can call, send sms completely free of charge. Of course, you will have to pay to be able to call landlines and mobile phones.
Service for sending messages, calls and video meetings. You can chat with one member or several, group chat supports up to 100 people. You can add photos, maps, emoticons, stickers and animated pictures to messages. All chats are automatically synced between Android, iOS devices and computer.
If you have mail on Gmail, you do not need to register additionally.
With this service, you can make calls directly from your browser. There is no need to download additional programs or applications. Users can only call from their personal account using the phone-to-phone method. You connect 2 numbers, in the first field enter your number, and in the second the number of the called subscriber and press the call button.
The site interface is very similar to Calleasy. An alternative to Skype, it allows users of the service itself to communicate for free. You can also make long distance and international calls. In some destinations, you can call for free if the call lasts less than one minute. If you pay $ 10, you can chat for an unlimited amount of time for several months. For example, to call to Ukraine, for 10 USD. given 111 minutes.
The program allows you to call any mobile numbers and landlines around the world, as well as communicate directly with your contacts from ICQ, Google Talk, MSN Messenger, Yahoo, Twitter. You can make group calls, up to 4 people.
These are the alternatives to the usual messengers. Perhaps some of them will suit your taste and will become a faithful assistant in communicating with friends, family and customers.
Free calls via the Internet to the phone - you will not surprise anyone with this. The development of IP-telephony technologies has provided such an opportunity for every Internet user.
Companies leading in this segment of the market provide exclusively paid services, but there are a number of programs and services that allow making a certain number of calls from a computer without having to pay.
Next, we will consider the seven most common options with and without video communication.
Jaxtr
For the most part, a convenient service that allows you to send SMS and make calls over the Internet for free.
In this case, the addressee of the message or call does not have to have an account or downloaded application of the program at all.
In order to be able, you need to register an account on the site, then get an individual phone number on the service.
After that, you will need to fill out a few rather cumbersome forms.
Attention! There is a restriction on free calls: subscribers must be in the Free Connect zone - this is a special zone where there is a free wifi connection.
To send SMS, you need to install the application on. The rest of the service functions are implemented directly in the browser.
The account is replenished with special cards, which is not very convenient.
Tariffs are within reasonable limits, more specifically, you can find out the prices directly on the website http://www.jaxtr.com/rate_checkers, choosing the country from and to which the call will be made.
Corporate clients will not experience problems, as well as private clients.
Advantages:
The addressee does not need to be a user of the service;
Free SMS to any country;
Functioning from the browser.
Flaws:
Bulky form to call
Archaic card payment system;
Complicated registration process.
Evaphone
Easy-to-use Voip service. To make a call, just go to the site and dial the number on. Two calls a day will even be free.
It is now easy and simple to make calls to absolutely any country, using the number of any operator.
The exhausted limit of free calls will not be a problem either.
Tariffs here, in any case, are not as high as those of mobile operators and allow making calls in the internet within Ukraine for free.
Communication with the subscriber "on the other end of the line" can be both voice and video. In addition, SMS sending is supported.
Payment is organized in many convenient ways, including a Visa card.
A distinctive feature of Evaphone is its extremely simple interface. Even the most untrained netizens can figure out where to go without any problems.
Complaints are sometimes caused by the quality of the connection, but this can be attributed to the relative novelty of the idea and, consequently, the weak infrastructure.
For all its drawbacks, the service is perfect for quickly finding out about the health of relatives and friends who are abroad.
Advantages:
Calls all over the world;
Free calls;
Friendly interface;
Lots of payment methods.
Flaws:
Short free calls (2 minutes);
Not the best tech support.
FreeCall
FreeCall is a program that users of the utility can call anywhere in the world.
You can download the service client for free, but you must always have at least 10 euros on your account, otherwise it will be impossible to make a call.
It is not for nothing that such software is produced by the Desktop phone (phone for the desktop).
Considering that free calls can be made only in two directions, it makes sense to install iCall only if there is a need in connection with the USA or Canada.
Advantages:
The ability to exchange files;
12 free calls per day.
Flaws:
Russian interface language is not supported;
Free calls in two directions only.
IP telephony not only helped to reduce the cost of international communication, but also created new opportunities for communication. The era when telephones were the only means of communication has ended - making inexpensive overseas calls is possible through any PC or laptop that supports Internet access.
Now each subscriber can make calls from a computer to the phones of foreign subscribers at low rates. To do this, you just need to download a special application and get a SIP account. If you want to receive calls from abroad, connect a virtual phone number with the code of the country you are interested in.
The essence and principle of operation of programs for phone calls from a computer
Calls from a laptop can be made by SIP telephony - a technology that transfers data using the same protocol over the Internet. The work of all the same programs is based on this technology. To use it, you need to have a SIP account - a user account. The data for accessing the account (login and domain) must be specified in the installed program, after which you can call subscribers from any region.
Calls from computer to phone
In addition to making calls, such applications can also be used for free call forwarding to virtual numbers - telephone numbers of a certain country, which can be used even outside its borders to receive SMS, calls and faxes.
What programs are there for making calls through a computer?
Many SIP programs have been developed for devices based on Windows, MAC, Linux and Ubunutu. The most convenient and compatible with most operating systems are the following:
1. X-lite is a calling program with a phone-like interface. To make calls from this application, your PC must have a sound card, headphones and a microphone. It does not take up a lot of RAM and is suitable for both personal and corporate use.
2. Zoiper - the version of this application is free for Windows. Zoiper supports the simultaneous use of two accounts and allows you to view your call history.
Each user can download them for free from the official website. When downloading, pay attention to whether the selected version is suitable for the operating system that is used on your PC.
What are the advantages of calling abroad via a computer?
This type of communication is more profitable than regular telephone communication for a number of reasons. These include:
- Calls from a special application installed on your PC are charged much lower than communication via a mobile or fixed telephone network;
- Your interlocutors do not need to have Internet access to receive calls;
- You can install programs to make calls to office computers, providing cheap external telephony for the company;
- Calls to virtual numbers are redirected to these applications for free. You can also install the cheap calling app on your smart phone or tablet with internet access. To do this, download the mobile version from the developer's website.
Cost of calls from computer to phone
We will create a SIP account for you free of charge, provided that you top up your balance by at least $ 10 (this amount will remain on your balance to pay for making outgoing calls and redirecting incoming calls to another phone number.
There are also promotional numbers that are connected for free when you top up your account for $ 30 or more. The specified amount must be maintained on the account on a monthly basis, then the funds will not be debited.
Subscribers who have connected the number to Freezvon account are also provided free of charge. You can download applications for calls from computer to phone from the developer's official website for free.
How to start making inexpensive PC-to-phone calls?
In order to be able to call the phones of subscribers from any country, follow these steps:
- Register on Freezvon and go to your personal account;
- Top up your account from $ 10 or order a virtual number;
- Write a request to our technical support service to provide a SIP account;
- Download Zoiper, X-Lite or other calling software from your PC to your PC and make the necessary settings.
If you have any difficulties downloading or installing the program, please contact our technical support specialists for help. We are available via Skype, email, live chat, or you can call us at any time of the day.
I will review the most popular programs and online services for making calls from a computer to mobile and landline phones. This is a very common question, primarily because long-distance and international calls are not cheap, and many of us have relatives living thousands of kilometers away. How to make calls from a computer to a phone for free? Understanding!
1. How to call a mobile phone via the Internet for free
There are two ways to make a free phone call from a computer:
- using the appropriate utility;
- online calls from the respective site.
Technically, this can be done if you have a sound card, headphones (speakers) and a microphone, access to the world wide web, and the appropriate software.
2. Programs for calls via the Internet to a mobile
You can call from a computer to a mobile phone free of charge using programs that are freely distributed in the global network. The main purpose of the corresponding software is to ensure communication of compatible devices through voice and video calls, if users want to communicate online. Calls to cell and landline numbers are usually charged at rates lower than those of telephone operators. However, in some cases it is possible to make completely free calls over the Internet.
Voice and video communication via the global network is supported by Viber, WhatsApp, Skype, Mail.Ru Agent and other programs. The demand for such programs is due to the fact that communication between users is made in real time and free of charge. The programs themselves do not take up much space in the computer's memory (excluding the volume of files transmitted and received). In addition to making calls, this software allows you to send text messages (chat), including creating contact groups, as well as exchange various files. However, it is not possible to make calls to mobile and landline phones free of charge in all cases.
Programs for calls over the Internet are constantly being improved, becoming more user-friendly and interesting in design. However, the widespread transition to this connection is hampered by the limited coverage of the Internet. The quality of such a connection directly depends on the speed of the Internet connection. If there is no high-speed access to the global network, then users will not be able to carry out a conversation without interruption.
Such programs are relevant for people who spend a lot of time at the computer. With their help, for example, you can work remotely, undergo training and interviews. In addition, additional functions related to correspondence and sending files are easier to use on a computer. Data synchronization allows you to use programs that support this function simultaneously on all user's devices.
2.1. Viber
Viber is one of the most widely used utilities for communication via voice and video calls between people all over the world. It allows you to synchronize contact and other information on all user's devices. In Viber, you can forward calls from one device to another. The software provides versions for Windows, iOS, Android and Windows Phone. There are also versions for macOS and Linux.
To start working with Viber, you need to download the version of the program suitable for the corresponding operating system on the Internet (this can be done on the official website). After installing the software, you must enter your phone number, after which all Viber options become available to the user.
Viber does not require registration, you just need to enter your mobile phone number. As for the cost of calls, it is possible. The most popular directions and cost of calls:
2.2. Whatsapp
WhatsApp is rightfully considered the leader among similar programs used on mobile devices (over a billion users worldwide). This software can be installed on Windows and Mac computers. In addition, you can use the online version of the program - WhatsApp Web. An added benefit of WhatsApp is the privacy of calls provided by end-to-end encryption.
To start working with WhatsApp on your computer, you need to install and activate it on your phone. Then you should download the program for the corresponding operating system from the official website. After downloading and entering the phone number, you can make voice and video calls to the cell numbers of other WhatsApp users. Calls to other numbers in this program are not provided. These calls are absolutely free.
2.3. Skype
Skype is the leader among the programs installed on personal computers for the purpose of making calls to phones. Supported by Windows, Linux and Mac, you do not need to enter your phone number. Skype is primarily designed for HD video calling. It allows you to create group video chats, exchange messages and files, and show your screen. Calls can be made with translation into other languages.
Using Skype, you can make unlimited phone calls to landline and mobile phone numbers in a number of countries around the world (free only for the first month - the Mir tariff plan). To do this, you need a compatible device and software, which must be downloaded from the official website. To get free minutes, you need to enter your payment information.
To make a call, launch Skype and press Calls -> Calls to Phones(or Ctrl + D). Then dial the number and talk for your pleasure :)
At the end of the test month, the cost of calls to landline numbers in Russia will be $ 6.99 per month. Calls to mobile phones will be charged separately, you can purchase a package of 100 or 300 minutes for $ 5.99 and $ 15.99, respectively, or pay by the minute.
2.4. Mail.Ru Agent
Mail.Ru Agent is a program from the developer of a popular Russian mail service that allows you to make voice and video calls to other users over the network. You can also use it to make calls to mobile phones (for a fee, but at cheaper rates). Supported by Windows and Mac operating systems. To make calls to mobile phones, you need to deposit money into your account. Payment methods and tariffs can be found on the official website.
To start using Mail.Ru Agent, you need to download the program and install it on your computer. There is also an online version of the program (web agent). Using Mail.Ru Agent, you can also chat and exchange files. The convenience of this program is that it is tied to an account in "My World" and allows you to easily go to your page, check mail on Mail.Ru and receive notifications about friends' birthdays.
2.5. Sippoint
Sippoint, like the previous programs, allows you to make free calls from your computer to your phone. Using Sippoint, you can call subscribers of any telephone operator and save on international and long distance calls. The program allows you to record conversations and chat with other users. To use it, just register on the site and install Sippoint.
3. Online services for calls to the phone via the Internet
If you do not want to install the software, you can make a free call from your computer to your phone online. You can use IP telephony services without any payment on the following sites.
Calls. Online Is a convenient service that allows you to make free calls from your computer to your phone without online registration. You can call any subscriber of cellular or city communication. To make a call, you just need to dial the number on the virtual keyboard, that is, you do not need to download software and register. For example, from this site you can call Megafon from your computer for free online. 1 minute of conversation is given for free per day, the rest of the prices are possible. Not cheap, I'll tell you.
Zadarma.com- a site with functional IP-telephony, which allows you to make an online call from a computer to a phone for free, create conferences and use other additional options. However, the services of the site require at least a symbolic fee. To make an online call, registration on the site is required.
YouMagic.com Is a site for those who need a landline number with incoming and outgoing connections. You can use the services for 5 minutes a day without payment during the first week. Subsequently, you need to select and pay for a specific tariff plan (national or international). The subscription fee is from 199 rubles, minutes are also paid. To gain access to communication, you need to register on the site with the provision of your personal data, including passport.
Call2friends.com allows you to make free calls to many countries, but the Russian Federation does not apply to them: (The duration of a call without charging should not exceed 2-3 minutes, depending on the selected country. Other tariffs can be viewed.
Communicate to your health!
The Internet has opened up many new opportunities for people to communicate. Every day a person finds information, checks out with colleagues, clients, friends on social networks. Sometimes it becomes necessary to communicate in the usual way, and in this the web network can also help. There are ways how to call from a computer to a mobile phone for free.
Is it possible to call a mobile phone via the Internet for free
- availability of access to the network;
- microphone on a laptop or external for a stationary computer;
- headphones or speakers;
- latest browser version (best use Chrome).
You can call cell and home numbers. Some services offer to do this without payment, with a limit on the number of minutes, while others offer to pay a monthly fee and use unlimited. Any method has its pluses and minuses. Below are the options on how to call your phone via the Internet for free. Please note that the terms of use of the services are subject to change by the copyright holders.
How to call a mobile phone via the Internet for free
The easiest way to make free calls to a mobile over the Internet is from another mobile. It's just that money from the operator's account is not used to connect. Megabytes of available internet connection are consumed. Now a certain amount of traffic is offered to their subscribers by all major mobile operators:
- etc.
If necessary, you can find a tariff at which there will be unlimited Internet and calls will be for you free of charge. A smartphone user can download the necessary applications for Andriod, iOS and use them in all countries of the world, be it Russia, the CIS or America. There are cross-platform options, for example, Skype. You can call from a computer to a phone if the user has this application.
Programs for calls over the Internet
Free calls from computer to mobile are due to specific utilities. A person must first install them, otherwise they will have to dial on a mobile, which already requires a separate payment. Below is a list of the most:
- WatsApp;
- Qip and Sippoint;
- Skype;
- Viber.
A program for free calls from computer to phone, which is used by a huge number of people. You don't even need to download it because it comes pre-installed on modern smartphones. Communication via the Internet from Skype to Skype is charged per megabyte according to your package. If you want to dial to a landline or just a mobile number, top up your account in the program.
Viber. Another option for communication via the Internet if both users have this application. Initially, it was planned that the utility would be distributed only for smartphones, but after several years the application has become so popular that its scope of work has expanded, and it will work on PCs, laptops and tablets. You must connect your phone number to the program. If the call is made from a PC, then you still need:
- microphone;
- Internet connection;
- installed Viber;
- registration, verified account.
There is no free service of a direct call to a phone number, as well as their direct competitor - Skype. You need to top up your account and use the Viber OUT service, but conversations even within the city, for example, in Moscow, will cost an immodest 7.9 cents per minute. Prices for other countries in cents are as follows:
- Ukraine - 19.5 = 13 rubles;
- Belarus - 39 = 26 rubles;
- Canada - 2.3 = 1.5 rubles.
WatsApp. Another way how to call a friend via the Internet on the phone for free. The program provides the ability to communicate within the application without payment. Only the Internet is used, you can make calls or send text messages. Money will not be withdrawn from the account, only megabytes from your tariff plan. If you managed to catch a wi-fi signal or you are using an unlimited package, then there is nothing to worry about.
Qip and Sippoint. These are two variants of applications for free communication, which are very similar to each other. Qip was popular earlier, but now more and more users are abandoning it in favor of Viber, Skype and Sippoint. The latest service offers:
- Instant messages between SIPNET, Qip, Jabber, etc. users who use a special XMPP protocol for their work.
- Many design options for the application (skins), the use of avatars.
- Convenient work with the phone book.
- Favorable rates.
This program is the development of Russian specialists and successfully competes in the telephony market. Calls to certain cities in Russia do not require payment, the main condition for this is the presence of $ 5 on the account. Then you will be able to select 15 cities with a population of one million, to which calls will be made without withdrawing funds from the account. When registering an account in the system, you will be given a bonus for confirming your cell number in the amount of $ 1. Regular calls to numbers from other cities will be charged according to the package, but the service is still cheaper than Skype.
Free Internet calls to mobile
You can call your cell phone from the Internet for free through sites that provide communication services. All you need to do is go to the service and enter the required country code. However, it is not always possible to call, an unpleasant message pops up that "the limit in this direction has been exhausted." The only option remains to replenish the account and contact for a fee, so such sites can be called conditionally free. Below is a great overview of how to call your phone over the Internet for free online:
- Online calls are the most popular service that is actively promoted on social networks. To make a call, you need a network connection, headset or microphone, Chrome browser is desirable. You need to register on the site, select the country in the menu, the call to which will be made. If the limit of minutes (1 per day) in the direction has been exhausted, you can make a paid set.
- The Zadarma portal offers free calls to any numbers in St. Petersburg, Moscow, the limit is 100 minutes per month. Calls to cellular are paid, but after registration, 50 bonus cents will be credited to the account. From time to time on the site there is an opportunity to contact some countries for free, this list is constantly changing.
- The call2friends.com service provides an opportunity to talk on mobile for free for 30 seconds. For many, this is enough to convey important information. The portal does not allow making calls without payment within Russia.
You can find many links to such resources that help you dial through the Internet. In most cases, they are free of charge conditional, and at some point you will still have to replenish the balance and invest money. Be careful when registering on questionable sites and entering your payment details to transfer transactions. Do not agree to send SMS with confirmation of any access.
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