Voxofon
VOXOFON is a VoIP (Voice over IP) telephony service for making and receiving international phone calls. Voxofon blends earlier VoIP technology with newer technology so callers can use a land line, a computer, cell phone or smart phone.
VOXOFON offers an Internet-based calling card-type service for people who are used to the older methods of international calling, plus phone to phone calling, PC to phone calling and phone calls through the Google toolbar. A Virtual Phone Line can also be established in 54 different countries, making it possible for people to make an international call via a local number. VOXOFON also provides customers with international SMS text messaging.
VOXOFON has recently begun offering smart phone applications, beginning with an application for the Android platform on the T-Mobile G1™ phone. The application becomes a part of the phone and re-routes international calls automatically. Similar applications are available for the iPhone™ and BlackBerry™.
Background
- VOXOFON was founded in February of 2008 by Alexey Goloshubin and Julia Goloshubina, a husband-and-wife team who worked for many years in software development and telecommunications positions in Norway.
- VOXOFON, a privately owned corporation, is headquartered in Houston, TX, USA.
- August 18, 2008 VOXOFON was officially launched to the public after six months of testing.PR Newswire.
"New VoIP Service Offers Most Choices for International Calling" Reuters. August 19, 2008
- October 22, 2008 VOXOFON was included by VoIP News in an article on the best services to use during the economic downturn.
- September 30, 2008 VOXOFON was first to announce a mobile VoIP application for Android, Google's open-source handset platform.
- January 14, 2009 VOXOFON announced its new BlackBerry™ application.
Features
Phone to phone calling
Using a computer or wireless phone, VOXOFON users can enter in their own telephone number and a destination number, then click a call button to connect.
PC to phone calling
Using a headset, calls can be made directly from the Voxofon.com webpage.
Calling card
Callers can use their account at Voxofon.com as a calling card by dialing an access number from their phone then entering their account PIN code and the destination phone number.
Virtual numbers
VOXOFON offers virtual phone numbers in 54 countries. Calls to the virtual numbers can be forwarded to a phone anywhere in the world. The person calling the virtual number is not charged international rates but is charged what they normally would be for a local call.
Mobile VOXOFON
VOXOFON services can be accessed from most mobile devices. Special applications are available for the T-Mobile G1™ phone, iPhone™, and BlackBerry™. On both the T-Mobile G1™ phone and BlackBerry™, international calls are handled automatically with the application becoming a part of the phone. When an international call is detected, a window appears, listing the different options for completing the call.
SMS text messaging
Using VOXOFON over a computer or mobile device, SMS text messages can be sent to 700 networks in 200 countries.
Phone calls from Google toolbar
A VOXOFON custom button can be added to Google Toolbar™ so that phone calls can be made directly from the toolbar.
See also
- Voice over IP
- Mobile VoIP
- Comparison of VoIP software
Sources
- Azevedo, Mary Ann. Houston firm rings up option for international wireless calls, Houston Business Journal, December 26, 2009
- Poe, Robert. "15 Ways to Use VoIP to Save Money During the Downturn" VOIP-News. October 22, 2008
- Kostek, Jessica. Economy Tanks, Consumers Turn to Web-Based Calling" TMCnet. October 29, 2008
- Shanbhag, Jyothi. Intros New BlackBerry(TM) Application for International Calls" TMCnet. January 15, 2009