Need help with voip. desperate.

[tmettler5]

I know I could search the huge volume of threads for voip, and I have tried and haven't come up with the exact info I need.


My mom was recently (as in, 4 days ago) diagnosed with brain cancer and she and my dad are going to need a lot of help over the next several months. The problem is they live in a really crappy service area and making or receiving calls is spotty at best.


I have been trying to figure out how to use my Droid Incredible as an internet phone while I am out here, and have read lots of vague or technical information, but nothing concrete, step-by-step and clear. Here is what I have so far:


a PBXes account

Google Voice

SIPdroid.


I have been reading the PBXes website for their setup and it makes no sense to me...what the hell is a trunk? I don't know any of the jargon...


I could really use some help.

 

[Blah]

I believe I remember hearing this works for general Android devices, try going over this.

Home - Loganss' Nexus One blog

Specifically "Free VoIP Calls on the Nexus One (Beginner)"

 

[PvilleComp]

Have you tried Skype? It's in the market under the Verizon tab. I have not used it on the DInc but it should work over Wi-Fi.

 

[netw0rks]

I would install the official Skype version which allows you to make calls over wifi and get the unlimited monthly plan "Unlimited North America" for 7.99/month Skype – Pay Monthly

 

[06cbrf4i]

I used Line2 and loved it on my previous phone, which was a iphone 3g. I didn't have cell service at my house but I had wifi. Before I lost cell service on my way home I would forward my cell phone calls to my Line2 phone number. Anyone who called my at&t cell number was forwarded to my Line2 phone number, that way I didn't have to buy a home phone. They have a free 30 day trial also so you can try it out. Sorry to hear about your mom.

http://www.appbrain.com/app/line2-–-call-and-text-for-less/com.toktumi.line2

 

[Revolutionary]

I'd second (third) Skype. In situations like that, you want reliable service and solid support. Skype gives you both for cheap (or free, depending).

Although Line2 sounds pretty cool -- I'm going to look into that myself for when I'm at my friend's place -- he somehow lives in the only Verizon deadspot I've found in the Washington DC metro area (that isn't in a bunker or underground!). But that's just occasional use and not urgent. In your shoes, OP, I'd go Skype.

 

[BSG75]

Sorry about your mom.

The Skype version I have (1.0.0.831) works on Wifi and 3G. I am running Skyraider 3.5. Don't know if that makes a difference.

 

[tmettler5]

Doesn't Skype only work to other Skype lines?

 

[bigk]

Doesn't Skype only work to other Skype lines?

Like mentioned above they also have a monthly plan that cost money. It's free to phone to computer or computer to computer etc.

 

[mizjewels]

You can get a free skype in number from
Ring2Skype - Free SkypeIn Service- Have your number around the world for free
which will allow people to dial a # for you that will ring on your skype. It doesn't enable outbound dialing for free, but at least you would have free inbound calls via skype