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Skype VOIP alternative ?

by Patrick
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Any recommendations for a Skype alternative in for making calls to phones ?

I was using Skype since the last 4-5 years, but just 2-3 days ago, my account was blocked, and the reason was that I used it for business use and not personal use...and they keep on advertising in their slogan...that millions use skype for "personal and business use"
#alternative #skype #voip
  • Profile picture of the author JanG
    That is weird, I used to rely on Skype for my business activities, too, and they've never blocked my account for doing so. And besides, how do they figure out?

    Have a look at the following VoIP providers as an alternative:
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  • Profile picture of the author joe12joe
    Googletalk is an alternative of skype. They are offering UNLIMITED FREE CALLS to any number in U.S and Canada. Their rates for other countries is very cheap too. You must try it. I am loving their service.
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    • Profile picture of the author paulie888
      Originally Posted by joe12joe View Post

      Googletalk is an alternative of skype. They are offering UNLIMITED FREE CALLS to any number in U.S and Canada. Their rates for other countries is very cheap too. You must try it. I am loving their service.
      This is dependent on the country you live in, so it may not free for the OP.
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      • Profile picture of the author Patrick
        Originally Posted by paulie888 View Post

        This is dependent on the country you live in, so it may not free for the OP.

        What if I am in Thailand or India ?
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        • Profile picture of the author paulie888
          Originally Posted by schwarzes View Post

          What if I am in Thailand or India ?
          Then it most certainly won't be free. I'm not even sure if you'd be able to sign up for Google Voice if you live there.

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          • Profile picture of the author Patrick
            Originally Posted by paulie888 View Post

            Then it most certainly won't be free. I'm not even sure if you'd be able to sign up for Google Voice if you live there.

            Paul
            I have never heard about it as well.
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          • Profile picture of the author joe12joe
            Originally Posted by paulie888 View Post

            Then it most certainly won't be free. I'm not even sure if you'd be able to sign up for Google Voice if you live there.

            Paul

            Its free. I have been using it. You would need to install a Googletalk pluggin. You can check it here. Google

            What if I am in Thailand or India ?
            Yes, no matter if you are in India or Thailand, you can make free calls to U.S and Canada.
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          • Profile picture of the author SteveSki
            Originally Posted by paulie888 View Post

            Then it most certainly won't be free. I'm not even sure if you'd be able to sign up for Google Voice if you live there.

            Paul
            There's a few simple hacks that anyone from anywhere can use to set up a Google Voice account and use it to make free calls to the US and Canada... even if they are not in North America... it will work from any country.

            Basically open a new google account using a USA based ISP using a service like hidemyass... set up a google voice number using a service like Sonetel then once it's setup go into your google account settings and set the country default to the USA and bingo... make all the free calls to the USA that you want!
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    • Profile picture of the author Patrick
      Originally Posted by joe12joe View Post

      Googletalk is an alternative of skype. They are offering UNLIMITED FREE CALLS to any number in U.S and Canada. Their rates for other countries is very cheap too. You must try it. I am loving their service.
      Free calls to US and Canada..thats great..and I had to pay Skype for this too. Thanks for the info.
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  • Profile picture of the author ZXT
    As long as you've been able to register at Google Voice then you may use it for free calls to US and Canada using Gmail. People can call you too but you need another service like Gizmo for you to be able to receive calls.

    For paid calls (to other countries) I use Onesuite.com and its cheaper than Skype rates for most countries I frequently called.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ray01
    weird..., i do not use my skype for personal purpose, just for business and i never had any problem.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jill Carpenter
      Magic Jack - Thailand Forum

      For $40 this will be just what you need.
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      • Profile picture of the author ksmusselman
        Originally Posted by Jill Carpenter View Post

        Magic Jack - Thailand Forum

        For $40 this will be just what you need.
        Ditto!!! My husband and I both have Magic Jack. I picked up a Logitech headset/mike and use that for all my calls. MJ doesn't care if it's personal or business. Just buy the little USB jack, plug it into your computer and you're all set! You don't even have to buy a physical phone either; just use your computer and their software that loads up when you install the jack.
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  • Profile picture of the author BruceWood
    Great to know the alternatives to Skype!
    Call quality has been lousy lately, but maybe it's my connection.
    Will give Googletalk a try & let my Asian/MiddleEast/Australian connections know about it for their US/Canada calls.
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    • Profile picture of the author corycrabb
      have you tried contacting skype support?
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      • Profile picture of the author Scrappy
        NO DON'T

        I have just deleted my post - this company is deceitful - nowhere on their website (including the small print at the bottom) mentions that there is a call connection charge of £0.05 per FREE call. I have looked very hard and can still not find it, but that is how much was deducted from my credit after I made one call and it popped up in the troubleshooting when I went to contact Customer Services.

        You can use services like 18185 and 18866 without prepaying to get this type of service, you only have to register on their websites with a credit card so they bill you in arrears.
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  • Profile picture of the author imfusa
    You can also try yahoo messenger, you have just like skype the option to buy credits and make calls.
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  • Profile picture of the author kokopelli
    There are some opensource alternatives you might want to check out:
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  • Profile picture of the author freevoipcall
    You will never ever get exact alternative of Skype, but you can get somewhat similar. Skype is the father of internet telephony.

    For PC to PC: You can use Gtalk, yahoo messenger, windows messenger.
    For both PC to PC and PC to Phone: You can use Evaphone, VoIP Buster, Axvoice, MagicJack, Nonoh, FriendCaller.
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  • Profile picture of the author Danny Cutts
    I have voipbuster installed on my PC as its very cheap to use and I also use viber :-)

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  • Profile picture of the author alamest
    it depends for what you are using for, if you are doing online conference than go for a service who provide online conference for cheaper price cause everybody is same, if you use it for business purpose than no one will allow it for free..i hope this helps..
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  • Profile picture of the author Emily B
    Originally Posted by schwarzes View Post

    ...my account was blocked, and the reason was that I used it for business use and not personal use...and they keep on advertising in their slogan...that millions use skype for "personal and business use"
    Not that it helps you now, but I believe when you create a Skype account, they ask what you're going to use it for: personal or business. If you originally made a personal account and decided to use it for business later, then that could have been the issue.

    I have two accounts, one personal and one business, and I can run them both simultaneously.
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  • Profile picture of the author mrinternational
    As mentioned by others magic jack is a life saver, only $40 first year and includes the device and $20 the next year its really cool i have been using it for 3 years now and they have just come out with a new device that does not require to be pluged into your computer just into the wall and into the dsl cable.

    plus you get to choose your area code which is pretty neat.
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  • Profile picture of the author Warclaws
    I have never heard of anyone been blocked or banned for using Skype for business. How on earth would they know what you use it for unless they listened to your calls? I think that would be very unfortunate if you already used Skype, had your number out there in your business, and had to change your number because they ban you. Makes me think twice about using Skype for myself.
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    • Profile picture of the author cashp0wer
      Glad to know there are some Skype alternatives. I've learned a lot by reading this thread and will definitely be trying some of them out.
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      • Profile picture of the author LarsonSimmons
        I'm not so sure making the change would be so cost effective...especially with the need for high speed internet.
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  • Profile picture of the author mathewboly
    There are so many VOIP service provider in the globe, you can search on the search engine to get suitable service provider. I have been using many sites for VOIP calling. Here I am using many site, because some sites is low price for EUROPE & US on the other hand some sites is low price for ASIA. NYMGO, Call2india & so on my used sites.
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  • Profile picture of the author mathewboly
    Rynga good site.

    DELLMONT Sarl (Dellmont) is the cheapest VoIP Provider among the voip industry.They have about 60 programs in total in which each have independent websites (and still rising). These include

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  • Profile picture of the author jessiem
    If you need a software for virtual teams, Sococo is a great tool to try.
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  • Profile picture of the author Davidconstable
    When you opened the Skype ID, it asked you "will you use it for your personal purpose or, business purpose?" I think you selected the Personal use, but you are doing business, so the SKYPE authority blocked you. now you can create a new ID by choosing business use, if you want to move to another site, you can use google talk, nymgo & so on.
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  • Profile picture of the author Davidconstable
    There are many VOIP service provider in the globe. The price may differ from site to site, so you should take a glance on the rate. which country you make call more & more, you need to select the service provider which calling is cheap. You can search on the search engine by typing the name of the country VOIP call at cheap rate.
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  • Profile picture of the author MarketMaster13
    This is ridiculous. So many people use their account business use and don't get banned? Why have you?
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