Fring Enables VoIP Calls Over Wi-Fi for iPhone with Skype Support
Fring allows you to chat and interact with others on a variety of networks including Skype, MSN, GoogleTalk, AIM, Yahoo, Twitter, and ICQ. In addition, Fring offers Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) using the iPhone's Wi-Fi connection. Features listed include:
VoIP (Voice) Calls over WiFi
Instant Messaging
Integrated dynamic contact list with real-time contact availability
SIP integration
Multiple Connection types
Fring supports SkypeOut and SIP which allows you to make calls to landline and mobile phones. Some charges may apply depending on the type of call and plan. Fring is available as a free download in the App Store. (App Store Link)
Steve Jobs had said that VoIP calls over Wi-Fi was allowable in the App Store when the iPhone SDK was first released. Fring should also work with the new iPod touch, which supports an external microphone.
Update: Some are confused about the benefits of fring. One user details some of the features:
- Can call directly using iPhone to another person with iPhone running Fring
- Call MSN or Skype users that are using their computer
- Call using Skype account, which allows you to have your own Skype number and at a discount rate for international calls
- Receive phone calls using Skype with your own custom Skype number
- Basic chat functions with most chat platforms, such as AIM, Yahoo and ICQ
Update 2: This YouTube video demos using Fring on an iPod Touch to call a cell phone for free. This Video walks through how it is accomplished.
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47 months ago
47 months ago
Finally! I've just tried it for the first time and it's working well! I've been dying for skype (text chat) ever since the app store came out. Use skype for work :)
47 months ago
Very BIG bug in FRING,
It will not accept mail adress like name.lastname@gmail.com , i mean that it will not accept the dot ".".
Very annoying for those who have this kind of mail.
Skype voice is good but with a delay.
It will not accept mail adress like name.lastname@gmail.com , i mean that it will not accept the dot ".".
Very annoying for those who have this kind of mail.
Skype voice is good but with a delay.
47 months ago
not on canadian store yet either ;(
is it strickly for the US?
Cant' be only for the US. I'm in Barcelona, Spain and it's in the Spanish store.
47 months ago
Ok i shall keep a look out.The app store on iphone doesn't have it here yet.
47 months ago
Ok i shall keep a look out.The app store on iphone doesn't have it here yet.
Probably o2 demanding that such a data intensive app be kept off the uk market
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