bOX is a fairly new mobile VoIP company that is offering free U.S. and Canada calling. It's similar to Jajah in that it doesn't require a software download to your mobile device. In fact, you simply text a message to bOK containing the number of the person you want to call. Here's a rundown of the precise calling steps:
1) compose a text message containing your friend's phone number.
2) send this text message to bOK: 613.614.0285
3) pick up the phone and talk.
That's it. Simple enough, right? Only drawback is if you probably have to pay for the SMS message unless your plan comes with a bucket of free SMS messages. For comparison sake, Jajah offers a browser interface to enter the phone number, so you use your "included" data plan to initiate a call instead of SMS which usually has a nominal fee per message. So it would be nice if bOK added a browser option.
bOk also offers a Facebook application that adds a click-to-call link to Facebook pages allowing you to "bOK Him" or "bOK Her". They also offer international calling termination (see Rates) for a fee and use trust-worthy Paypal as the money exchange.
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The answer is not paying more $$$ for SMS to save a few dollars on international calls or waiting for a bOK browser – when the solution is already available – Rebtel!
Rebtel lets you make international VoIP calls in exactly the same way as you normally do - from a mobile or landline to another at the touch of a button. Every call with Rebtel is a local call – no contract, no downloads, no special equipment - just great service and low, low rates & even FREE calls.
This is how it works - unlike bOK and Jajah, which requires repeatedly contacting the firm via SMS and website respectively, Rebtel assigns local numbers for the caller/recipient via their web site www.rebtel.com or mobile site www.mobile.rebtel.com during one quick visit. After that, you never need to visit www.rebtel.com again, since those numbers are permanent ones, and can be saved to the address book.
Then…
• Call your friend on their Rebtel number provided
• Your friend sees their local number on the screen – no need to spend additional $$$ on an SMS.
• Tell them to hang up, and then call you back on that number
• Meanwhile, you stay on the line. Don't hang up!
• A couple of seconds later, your friend will join you back on the call
• Talk.
Once the you set up the local numbers, dialing a Rebtel contact is exactly the same as making any other calls whether from your mobile or landline.
Check them out www.rebtel.com Let us know what you think…
The answer is not paying more $$$ for SMS to save a few dollars on international calls or waiting for a bOK browser – when the solution is already available – Rebtel!
Rebtel lets you make international VoIP calls in exactly the same way as you normally do - from a mobile or landline to another, via your contact list, at the touch of a button. Every call with Rebtel is a local call – no contract, no downloads, no special equipment - just great service and low, low rates & even FREE calls.
This is how it works - unlike bOK and Jajah, which requires repeatedly contacting the firm via SMS and website respectively, Rebtel assigns local numbers for the caller/recipient via their web site www.rebtel.com or mobile site www.mobile.rebtel.com during one quick visit. After that, you never need to visit www.rebtel.com again, since those numbers are permanent ones, and can be saved to the address book.
Then…
• Call your friend on their Rebtel number provided
• Your friend sees their local number on the screen – no need to spend additional $$$ on an SMS.
• Tell them to hang up, and then call you straight back on that number
• Meanwhile, you stay on the line. Don't hang up!
• A couple of seconds later, your friend will join you back on the call
• Talk.
Once the you set up the local numbers, dialing a Rebtel contact is exactly the same as making any other calls whether from your mobile or landline.
Check them out www.rebtel.com Let us know what you think…