Hybrid calls: Phone to phone via the web,JaJah* is an internet telephony provider allowing anyone with web access to make cheap or even free calls via normal landlines or mobiles. There's no need to download software, all you do is register; and then enter the number you want to call from and to on its website. Your landline will ring and then when you've picked it up Jajah will call the destination number you entered.
How much does it cost?
The sign-up rate is totally free and so are calls, providing:
A. Both you and the person you're calling are registered.
B. You're both using either a landline in Europe, Australia, New Zealand or Taiwan or a landline or mobile in the US, Canada, China, Singapore of Hong Kong
If not you will be charged (see charge list). However either way, do note you have to keep the account active, which means you need to make a free call, a cheap call or a text message every 2 weeks.
How does it work?
Jajah makes use of both VOIP and normal landlines using voip for the major part of the call, then switching to the normal telephone system for the last leg. This means it can offer cheap rates but the call quality is surprisingly good.
Fair Usage Policy
It operates a fair usage policy; which basically asks you to be reasonable and limit to your free calls to an hour a day five days a week. This is sufficient for most but if you go over that use the International CallChecker, a non-commercial webtool that tells you the cheapest override provider for any call type or overseas country to find cheap rates.
Enjoy to talk with VoIP !
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
Webphone calls: Calling from a PC to a phone
Webphone calls: Calling from a PC to a phone:The internet telephony business model is simple. Build a brand with free Webweb calls, then persuade customers to pay for ‘cheap' calls from a PC to a normal phone. Webphone works roughly the same way as Webweb. You've a headset or phone plugged into your computer, you then go to a dialpad on the computer screen and dial the number you're calling. Also many providers allocate you a number on which to receive calls, some even provide an adapter which bypasses the computer altogether and plugs into your regular phone handset.
The Cheapest Webphone providers
There are vast differences of price between Webphone providers. Big players like Tesco have entered this market place, yet requiring you to pay upfront for the kit and charge and calls that are cheaper than mainstream phone providers but not close to the cheap ones.
Having compared 15 Webphone providers, the cheapest by far are two little sister companies VoipStunt and VoipCheap. Neither have a set-up fee, but both require you to have £10 call credit before they can be used. Those providers that don't require any initial outlay have much higher call costs.
The credit only lasts 120 days from the last paid for call, after the 120 days you'll be charged their normal call rates though if you keep your account topped up you will keep the free calls. Both allow short test calls to see if you're happy with the quality before paying your £10.
When to use Webphone
Webphone is a very cheap way of getting a second phone line. For those brave enough, it also allows those on satellite broadband to not have a phone line and thus forgo paying line rental, though that's still an unlikely option for most.
It's also great if you're travelling abroad. Here if you can get cheap internet access, you'll be able to call the UK, at no or low charge depending on provider, via your laptop or web café. Considering some overseas hotels charge £3-£4 a minute for calling the UK, even if you're paying for broadband costs, it can be a massive saving, and will often beat overseas phone cards too. However Webphone's big sell is cheaper calling from home… and here it doesn't stack up so well.
Enjoy to talk with VoIP !
The Cheapest Webphone providers
There are vast differences of price between Webphone providers. Big players like Tesco have entered this market place, yet requiring you to pay upfront for the kit and charge and calls that are cheaper than mainstream phone providers but not close to the cheap ones.
Having compared 15 Webphone providers, the cheapest by far are two little sister companies VoipStunt and VoipCheap. Neither have a set-up fee, but both require you to have £10 call credit before they can be used. Those providers that don't require any initial outlay have much higher call costs.
The credit only lasts 120 days from the last paid for call, after the 120 days you'll be charged their normal call rates though if you keep your account topped up you will keep the free calls. Both allow short test calls to see if you're happy with the quality before paying your £10.
When to use Webphone
Webphone is a very cheap way of getting a second phone line. For those brave enough, it also allows those on satellite broadband to not have a phone line and thus forgo paying line rental, though that's still an unlikely option for most.
It's also great if you're travelling abroad. Here if you can get cheap internet access, you'll be able to call the UK, at no or low charge depending on provider, via your laptop or web café. Considering some overseas hotels charge £3-£4 a minute for calling the UK, even if you're paying for broadband costs, it can be a massive saving, and will often beat overseas phone cards too. However Webphone's big sell is cheaper calling from home… and here it doesn't stack up so well.
Enjoy to talk with VoIP !
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Webweb calls: Free Calls PC to PC via the net
Webweb calls: Free Calls PC to PC via the net, start with a simple golden rule. Never, ever, ever pay to make PC to PC calls via the net regardless of wherever in the world you're calling from and to.
The hardware needed
Any PC made within the last five years with an internet connection should easily cope. A microphone and headset/speakers are needed, though it's possible to buy phone handsets for computers. A broadband internet connection is best (see Cheapest Broadband article) for quality, but it's still just workable for those on dial-up internet (see Cheapest Dial-up Internet article).
The quality is often better than that of a phone call, as the sound produced is over a wider frequency range. Though if your internet connection is struggling, this will of course effect it. As it's free try it, and see how it works. Those with web cams may also video chat for free this way. Yet often using the video option diminishes the audio quality, so it's best left for occasional fun not regular phoning.
The software you need
Normally both you and the people you talk to need to be on the same software package. No problem, as there's lots of software downloadable and useable for free. This also means there's nothing stopping you having two or three different programmes on your computer.
Internet Telephony Specialists. Skype* (pronounced to rhyme with tripe) is quickly becoming the Microsoft of internet telephony and like Microsoft is sometimes derided by techies. Yet it's also the software most are likely to have already, which makes life easier.
To use it, download it, create a user name, find the username of the person you're calling, and within seconds you can talk to them. It also allows free conference calling to two or three people all at the same time. There are many other options to Skype, such as Sipgate, but it's the obvious start point.
Messenger Services. Instant Messaging services such as those provided by AOL, MSN, Yahoo and more recently Sightspeed were designed for instant online typed communications, but now also include voice and video communication options. These work well, but lack a little of the smoothness of the pure internet telephony operators.
When free isn't free
While phoning is free, any additional web access costs need to be taken into account. With unmetered broadband packages there's unlikely to be an additional cost from making the calls. Yet dial-up users, those on metered or limited broadband packages and people calling while abroad or on the road, should compare the broadband access cost with just using the phone.
Enjoy to talk with VoIP !
The hardware needed
Any PC made within the last five years with an internet connection should easily cope. A microphone and headset/speakers are needed, though it's possible to buy phone handsets for computers. A broadband internet connection is best (see Cheapest Broadband article) for quality, but it's still just workable for those on dial-up internet (see Cheapest Dial-up Internet article).
The quality is often better than that of a phone call, as the sound produced is over a wider frequency range. Though if your internet connection is struggling, this will of course effect it. As it's free try it, and see how it works. Those with web cams may also video chat for free this way. Yet often using the video option diminishes the audio quality, so it's best left for occasional fun not regular phoning.
The software you need
Normally both you and the people you talk to need to be on the same software package. No problem, as there's lots of software downloadable and useable for free. This also means there's nothing stopping you having two or three different programmes on your computer.
Internet Telephony Specialists. Skype* (pronounced to rhyme with tripe) is quickly becoming the Microsoft of internet telephony and like Microsoft is sometimes derided by techies. Yet it's also the software most are likely to have already, which makes life easier.
To use it, download it, create a user name, find the username of the person you're calling, and within seconds you can talk to them. It also allows free conference calling to two or three people all at the same time. There are many other options to Skype, such as Sipgate, but it's the obvious start point.
Messenger Services. Instant Messaging services such as those provided by AOL, MSN, Yahoo and more recently Sightspeed were designed for instant online typed communications, but now also include voice and video communication options. These work well, but lack a little of the smoothness of the pure internet telephony operators.
When free isn't free
While phoning is free, any additional web access costs need to be taken into account. With unmetered broadband packages there's unlikely to be an additional cost from making the calls. Yet dial-up users, those on metered or limited broadband packages and people calling while abroad or on the road, should compare the broadband access cost with just using the phone.
Enjoy to talk with VoIP !
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
JAJAH Unveils World's 1st Telephony Application Using Intel's Remote Wake Technology
JAJAH Unveils World's 1st Telephony Application Using Intel's Remote Wake Technology,JAJAH today unveiled the world's first telephony application to utilize Intel's Remote Wake technology. This energy efficient capability turns the home PC into an 'always available' communications hub for the first time, with Intel Remote Wake technology enabling the home PC to 'wake up' from energy efficient sleep mode to accept phone calls.
With JAJAH's telephony support, the computer has direct access to JAJAH's IP-telephony network, enabling the PC to both make and receive high quality, low cost phone calls. Select Intel® Motherboards with support for Intel Remote Wake technology will be available next month.
JAJAH was selected by Intel to be the first telecommunications provider to implement Intel's Remote Wake capability into their core telephony infrastructure. Now any third party developer can leverage the JAJAH platform and its support for Intel Remote Wake technology. In addition to enhanced telephony access for consumers, PCs with JAJAH and Intel's Remote Wake capability can deliver 'real' energy saving benefits for consumers.
Enjoy to talk with VoIP !
With JAJAH's telephony support, the computer has direct access to JAJAH's IP-telephony network, enabling the PC to both make and receive high quality, low cost phone calls. Select Intel® Motherboards with support for Intel Remote Wake technology will be available next month.
JAJAH was selected by Intel to be the first telecommunications provider to implement Intel's Remote Wake capability into their core telephony infrastructure. Now any third party developer can leverage the JAJAH platform and its support for Intel Remote Wake technology. In addition to enhanced telephony access for consumers, PCs with JAJAH and Intel's Remote Wake capability can deliver 'real' energy saving benefits for consumers.
Enjoy to talk with VoIP !
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
PC Free VoIP Calls From Jajah Direct For Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic.
PC Free VoIP Calls From Jajah Direct For Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic.JAJAH today announced the launch of JAJAH Direct in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic. This allows anyone to make incredibly low cost international calls from any phone. There is no download, no headset, no special mobile phone, and no broadband required. With JAJAH Direct, you get a local number for anyone you want to call, so you never have to dial long distance again.
"For too long people in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic have suffered under the strain of costly long distance calls. As people travel and relocate around the world, most people now know people living in other countries. Everyone wants to keep in touch with these friends and family, but until now, not everyone could afford it," said JAJAH co-founder Roman Scharf.
"JAJAH Direct is a solution that works for everyone, not just the techy people. Everyone knows how to use a phone, and now that phone can be used to make low cost long distance calls," he said.
JAJAH Direct calls can be made at anytime to any one of 122 countries worldwide, including USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Germany... even Antarctica.
First time users simply dial 012-3953700 (in Krakow) or 022-3981700 (in Warsaw) and enter the number of the person you wish to call --
In Hungary dial 01-9991600 and enter the number of the person you wish to call.
In Slovakia dial 02-3300680 and enter the number of the person you wish to call.
In Czech Republic dial 02-46019400 and enter the number of the person you wish to call.
In all above cases, your call will be connected and you talk as normal. After you hang up JAJAH will send you an SMS text message with the local number for that person, so in the future you can simply call them directly.
Alternatively, you can go to www.jajah.com, type in your friend's number, and JAJAH will give you the local phone number for that person so you can dial a local number and talk to you friend overseas.
Enjoy to talk with VoIP !
"For too long people in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic have suffered under the strain of costly long distance calls. As people travel and relocate around the world, most people now know people living in other countries. Everyone wants to keep in touch with these friends and family, but until now, not everyone could afford it," said JAJAH co-founder Roman Scharf.
"JAJAH Direct is a solution that works for everyone, not just the techy people. Everyone knows how to use a phone, and now that phone can be used to make low cost long distance calls," he said.
JAJAH Direct calls can be made at anytime to any one of 122 countries worldwide, including USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Germany... even Antarctica.
First time users simply dial 012-3953700 (in Krakow) or 022-3981700 (in Warsaw) and enter the number of the person you wish to call --
In Hungary dial 01-9991600 and enter the number of the person you wish to call.
In Slovakia dial 02-3300680 and enter the number of the person you wish to call.
In Czech Republic dial 02-46019400 and enter the number of the person you wish to call.
In all above cases, your call will be connected and you talk as normal. After you hang up JAJAH will send you an SMS text message with the local number for that person, so in the future you can simply call them directly.
Alternatively, you can go to www.jajah.com, type in your friend's number, and JAJAH will give you the local phone number for that person so you can dial a local number and talk to you friend overseas.
Enjoy to talk with VoIP !
Sunday, September 28, 2008
JAJAH, Goes Native On iPhone and iPod Touch.
JAJAH, Goes Native On iPhone and iPod Touch.MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - April 2, 2008) - JAJAH, the world's most innovative communications company, today announced that it is building on its current Apple iPhone call-back offering by participating in the iPhone Developer Program to create possibly the first native global VoIP application. The new global VoIP application is expected to be available this summer, close to the iPhone 2.0 software release.
Since the iPhone launch in June 2007, JAJAH provided its web-activated telephony solution on a custom-tailored Website for this groundbreaking device. Already widely adopted by callers seeking international calling abilities without the need for global plan, JAJAH is accessible via the integrated Safari web browser at http://iphone.jajah.com.
The new JAJAH Mobile VoIP client for the iPhone will enable two ways to make free or low-cost global calls to any phone in the world: 1) JAJAH's known callback service ideal for low bandwidth locations and 2) the sole use of a Wi-Fi network. This blended VoIP application assures premium call quality and affordable international calling rates at any location. With Wi-Fi support, all international and long-distance callers will be able to place calls via airport hotspots, coffee shops or any other desired Wi-Fi location.
"JAJAH was one of the first in line to support the launch of the iPhone. Now with the release of the iPhone SDK, we are excited to develop a native VoIP application that will improve productivity and enhance the communication capabilities of mobile professionals with added security," said Frederik Hermann, Director, Global Marketing. "JAJAH adds global mobile VoIP functionality and with enterprise level support, soon companies will give employees a choice of an iPhone vs. the BlackBerry."
JAJAH has already proven its Mobile VoIP client capabilities enhancing the world's first mobile broadband operator EMobile with a pre-installed native VoIP client on all of EMobile's EM One handheld devices.
All third-party Apple iPhone applications will be made available exclusively through the Apple App Store which can be accessed over-the-air on the iPhone itself, or loaded via iTunes on a computer. Until the date of the new VoIP application release, users can already enjoy JAJAH's existing callback service through http://iphone.jajah.com
Enjoy to talk with VoIP !
Since the iPhone launch in June 2007, JAJAH provided its web-activated telephony solution on a custom-tailored Website for this groundbreaking device. Already widely adopted by callers seeking international calling abilities without the need for global plan, JAJAH is accessible via the integrated Safari web browser at http://iphone.jajah.com.
The new JAJAH Mobile VoIP client for the iPhone will enable two ways to make free or low-cost global calls to any phone in the world: 1) JAJAH's known callback service ideal for low bandwidth locations and 2) the sole use of a Wi-Fi network. This blended VoIP application assures premium call quality and affordable international calling rates at any location. With Wi-Fi support, all international and long-distance callers will be able to place calls via airport hotspots, coffee shops or any other desired Wi-Fi location.
"JAJAH was one of the first in line to support the launch of the iPhone. Now with the release of the iPhone SDK, we are excited to develop a native VoIP application that will improve productivity and enhance the communication capabilities of mobile professionals with added security," said Frederik Hermann, Director, Global Marketing. "JAJAH adds global mobile VoIP functionality and with enterprise level support, soon companies will give employees a choice of an iPhone vs. the BlackBerry."
JAJAH has already proven its Mobile VoIP client capabilities enhancing the world's first mobile broadband operator EMobile with a pre-installed native VoIP client on all of EMobile's EM One handheld devices.
All third-party Apple iPhone applications will be made available exclusively through the Apple App Store which can be accessed over-the-air on the iPhone itself, or loaded via iTunes on a computer. Until the date of the new VoIP application release, users can already enjoy JAJAH's existing callback service through http://iphone.jajah.com
Enjoy to talk with VoIP !
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