No, I am not giving
up with my Google Voice and Skype yet in favor of VoxOx, but for some people,
VoxOx may offer a good answer to their needs.
VoxOx is a free
consumer software and service that enables you to make free or super cheap
calls anywhere in the world, as well as text, chat, fax, share files and so
much more.
VoxOx is marketed
as “universal communicator” service that helps you manage all of your
conversations and contacts in one place. VoxOx reaches across different
communication channels and networks to help you get in touch with family,
friends and colleagues. VoxOx also gives you powerful calling features that
enable you to manage and screen your calls and to be reached on any device.
Main Features
- VoxOx gives you a free personal phone number so that
you can receive inbound phone calls, text messages, and faxes from anyone for
free.
- You can make unlimited free calls when you contact
other VoxOx members, including VoxOx-to-VoxOx video calls.
- You can use the on-call features to conference in up
to 20 people, record and transfer calls on-the-fly.
- Your VoxOx number is loaded with free voicemail
service, accessible from any phone, with email and SMS notifications and many
cool features.
- You can chat with your friends from other
communication platforms, like Facebook, Yahoo Messenger, and AOL, as you
are on the same network with them.
- You have Advanced calls management features. For
example, VoxOx may answer your call and tell you who is calling. You can
even listen to their voicemail before picking up the call.
- You can custom block unwanted callers with the Dead
End feature. You can set certain contacts to always get a busy signal,
disconnected message, or even a recording you’ve uploaded specifically for
that person
- VoxOx will also is able “find you” on any phone you
want – desktop, home, office, etc.
- You get a list of global access numbers in multiple
countries. Dubbed “iNum” (for “international number”), this free VoxOx
offering enables those who live outside of the U.S. to call your VoxOx
number at their local rates.
- You may even entertain your friends with custom
ringback tones. Upload music files or your own recordings that play for
callers instead of ringing.
- You also may enjoy free VoxOx Universal Translator
to have a real-time, translated conversation across 2-way chat, SMS, email
and Twitter @replies.
- Send massive files up to 100MB with anyone across
any chat, SMS or email.
- Software is available for Windows, Mac, and iPhones.
Outbound Calls Rates
When it comes to
placing international calls, VoxOx offers incredibly low calling rates for mere
pennies per minute for calls and faxes, including:
- $0.01 per minute in 20+ countries/territories…
(U.S., Canada, U.K., Spain, Singapore, China)
- $0.02 per minute in 30+ countries/territories …
(Greece, Argentina, Italy, South Korea, Japan)
- $0.02 to $0.05 per minute in 50+
countries/territories … (India, Russia, South Africa, Chile, Indonesia)
And the rates for
sending text messages are super cheap too. Just $0.01 per text in the U.S. and
Canada and just $0.02 per text elsewhere worldwide.
Drawbacks
- The user base is much smaller than Skype has, so
unless you convince your friends to join this service as well, you may not
be able to enjoy unlimited free VoxOx-to-VoxOx phone calls.
- Unlike Google Voice, all outbound calls and messages
(in the USA as well) will also cost you money. They are quite cheap, but
still…
- Unlike Google Voice and Skype, this service does not
have app for Android platform, which is a big limitation for me
personally.
Summary
In spite on the brought
limitations, VoxOx service looks really promising, especially if you are
looking for additional free US phone number. Yes, if you want
a free US incoming phone number, Voxox is an easy service to use. In the
sign-up process you are asked to provide a mobile number, and Voxox sends
activation code on that. However, it supports lot of countries, so you do not
need to have a US mobile number to get a Voxox number.
Website: http://www.voxox.com/
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