so, i have ordered, and not yet received (get tomorrow) my nexus one. one of the things about it is that i only have the 500 minute plan (no, i didn't wanna drop 530 on a phone, lol), but coincidentally, i also like to game on the ps3 with a friend. unlike xbox, ps3 doesn't do private chat, so coordinating is actually easier with a cell phone. because i don't want to eat minutes, my intention was to actually skype him through my wifi. however, now i'm finding out, to the best of my knowledge, our option is 'skype lite', which is essentially a turd, and doesn't do anything for me except route my calls through skype on my phoneline, still using my minutes = worthless to me.
so, you guys have been fiddling with android for a while yet, i'm guessing, and i'm wondering what the best option/workaround is. i've heard mention of 'fring', but am not familiar with it. same with 'iskoot'.
gimme the digs, gents (or ladies, as the case may be). how can i voip using my phone to my buddies, without chewing phone minutes?
appreciated
-t
You're paying for the phone regardless. Contract monthly rate is more than non contract rate.
Google Voice comes pre-installed on the N1.
If you don't have a GV account, sign-up for one. It's still by invite only so it may take awhile before you get the invite.
Then you can just go into the 'Voice' app and select to make all calls via Google Voice (which means FREE, doesn't utilize your voice minutes).
You can use fring which has skype call support
Nimbuzz and Fring work well.
Countries outside the US don't get google voice yet.
Namuna said:
Google Voice comes pre-installed on the N1.
If you don't have a GV account, sign-up for one. It's still by invite only so it may take awhile before you get the invite.
Then you can just go into the 'Voice' app and select to make all calls via Google Voice (which means FREE, doesn't utilize your voice minutes).
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You seem to get a GV account automatically with the Nexus One but it still uses your minutes!
Google Voice is not a voice service. You'll still use cell minutes using that alone. You'll need something like Gizmo to voice call over data.
Personally, I use SIPDroid, which integrated perfectly with the N1, GV, and Gizmo. Simply install it, and set up SIPDroid with the settings here:
androidcommunity.com/forums/f4/how-to-free-calls-via-wifi-using-google-voice-and-gizmo5-21836/
Then all calls will always attempt to go through data, if it fails, it will fall back to a normal phone call. Works perfect.
sipdroid supports the industry standard for VoIP (i.e. SIP, like the former gizmo5). You can call other software SIP clients, hardware SIP phones, and SIP<->telephone network gateways.
thanks guys, i'll give this a shot.
and, i already have a GV account. and 2 more invites, lol. i'll just sit on those for a bit...
GV will definitely use minutes, which is what i wanted to avoid. i'll see how the voip options work out. much appreciated.
and, if anyone has any more help/suggestions, it'd be greatly appreciated!
-t
darnit, gizmo5 is no longer an option. new user registration has been suspended :/
Use sipdroid to tie with GV and that should prevent the minute usage. I use sipdroid with gizmo 5 and that works but sipdroid has its shortcomings though. but it works and if you're on 3G, no one can tell the difference. Check the G1/dream forums for more info on sipdroid. There's also a thread over there about sipdroid/skype and another app for totally free minutes....
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Use sipdroid to tie with GV and that should prevent the minute usage. I use sipdroid with gizmo 5 and that works but sipdroid has its shortcomings though. but it works and if you're on 3G, no one can tell the difference. Check the G1/dream forums for more info on sipdroid. There's also a thread over there about sipdroid/skype and another app for totally free minutes....
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I am also using sipdroid, GV and gizmo5. I setup GV to forward to gizmo, and setup sipdroid to login to my gizmo account. All incoming calls to gizmo are free. However if you originate an outgoing call with gizmo, you will be charged the per minute rate by gizmo. To get around this, I use the GV website to originate the call, so that it calls my gizmo account first then connects the call.
Works great so far.
dang. wish that the gizmo site was still open for new members. :/
I suspect that they closed it once google bought them. They might have invites soon, because google will prolly integrate this they of hack into their google voice service. . .
Yes it was closed when Google bought Gizmo5. Are there any other alternatives?
Take a look at this article about the Nexus One subsidized vs ubsubsidized.
He mentions this:
an unsubsidized Nexus One with a data-only T-Mobile plan ($39.99/month), a Skype subscription for unlimited calls to mobile and landlines anywhere in the US and Canada ($2.95(!)/month), and a SkypeIn number ($30/year).
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I wonder how he set that up? I'ld pay $3/month and $30/yr for calls.
I have been trying to configure sipgate pbxes.org Google voice and sipdroid to work but i haven't been able to do it properly if anybody could help me out i would appreciate it
Sipdroid works great on my G1 and N1. I highly recommend it. Give it a try.
MO-Call app for Android
Hi,
Can you try this one, called MO-Call, for making cheap or free international calls?
They support over 2170 handsets on all platforms.
Give a try and let me know what you think.
Cheers
[Guide] Unlimited Wifi/3G VoIP Calling
Anyone using SIP or voip on their evo?
Would be a lot easier of skype was available, but seems like there is no alternative.
Sipdroid and Fring should both do SIP. I have tried Sipdroid myself (not on Evo though) and it worked OK.
I am Using
FRING >[SIP]>Gizmo5>>GoogleVoice>
it works great.
Xiuhtecuhtli said:
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FRING >[SIP]>Gizmo5>>GoogleVoice>
it works great.
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yea, i wanted to do that as well, but gizmo5 is not open for registration atm ..
and
spy_owl2 what provider did you use for sip? i tried iptel and couldn't get it to work
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spy_owl2 what provider did you use for sip? i tried iptel and couldn't get it to work
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Gizmo here too.
lame. i guess i have to wait for gizmo to open back up or skype to finish their android app
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lame. i guess i have to wait for gizmo to open back up or skype to finish their android app
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Just open an account at sipdroid.com and it works like Gizmo. They will assign you a phone number that you can use. I do this and it works great.
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Just open an account at sipdroid.com and it works like Gizmo. They will assign you a phone number that you can use. I do this and it works great.
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sipdroid.com just redirects me to their google page. Did you mean
https://www1.pbxes.com
?
Edit: registered with pbxes, and tried to input the info into sipdroid, but it says it can't register because of 404 error. :S
Edit2: Got sip configured with pbxes, but when i try to call out, it just automatically hangs up. Tried with and without google voice.
Googled my problem, and seems people have been having the same problem as me
Quick and easy solution that I found, which is 100% free:
1) Get Google Voice, set it up for your cellphone.
2) Sign up for Sipgate One. Yes, it only has limited numbers (like only in LA), but that doesn't matter.
3) Remove all forwarding options on Sipgate (aka, get rid of voicemail, busy, etc.)
4) Add Sipgate to Fring.
5) Add your Sipgate number to Google Voice.
Now people can call your GVoice and you can answer via Sipgate/Fring, and to make calls, just get on a computer, open up Google Voice's web page, and initiate the call from there. All Sipgate inbound (to your Sipgate number from any phone) are free.
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sipdroid.com just redirects me to their google page. Did you mean
Edit: registered with pbxes, and tried to input the info into sipdroid, but it says it can't register because of 404 error. :S
Edit2: Got sip configured with pbxes, but when i try to call out, it just automatically hangs up. Tried with and without google voice.
Googled my problem, and seems people have been having the same problem as me
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Sorry, my bad. I meant sipgate.com. Signup for an account with them, then use sipdroid and GV Dialer. You will need a Google Voice account. Works perfect. When making a call through GV dialer, it will dial out and call you back through your Sipgate number and the call is answered through Sipdroid.
Sounds complicated but very easy to setup and use and works perfect. If you need detailed instructions, let me know and I can post them.
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lame. i guess i have to wait for gizmo to open back up or skype to finish their android app
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Any standard SIP provider should work. There are countless VoIP companies that provide service via SIP.
Search for nimbuzz in market. Add your Skype profile. Done.
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Using Sipdroid at work, it's pretty badass on VoIP
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I've been using skype on iPhone, x86, Linux for years. Recently set my nexus s up on gizmo5 with sip and gv callback. Both incoming and outgoing calls suffer significant lag, from us - us numbers when using native sip with gizmo5 on the nexus s. Overseas calls work fine but I assume there's at least as much lag.
So today I compared skype on the nexus s with sip on the same phone and I must say, there is no perceptible lag In skype, whether USA - USA or overseas.
Video calls on skype android ? I thought its iphone only for now unless i didnt understand your post then i am sorry
Yup indeed Skype (AFAIK) does not do video on Android (Yet, it's planned).
SIP calls are VOIP Audio calls (Internet telephony). Not something i have played with much (yet ^^).
Hope that helps clarify,
I used my VOIP account with Phone.com with the Nexus S SIP built-in and it worked great. No lag.
But not free
The VOIP software 3CX isn't available in the market place of the Iconia. Is there any other VOIP which is in function?
VOIP Solutions...
If you can I recommend waiting for the Android release of VIBER which is a fantastic VOIP App.
Check out the their website and watch for release date.
I expect this will be a fantastic addition to the Android library when it is released later this year. You can sign up for the Android beta right now
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Use sipdroid.... working fine on my xoom
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Groove IP works great, it will use your Google Voice # to make and receive calls.
Sideloaded Line2 from Archos tab. It works, but only has. 30 day free trial, then you need subscription.