Information Madness

I know that this is not a new technique and has been around for quite sometime. When I wanted to set up my free Internet
Phone with Free US Incoming number, I had to search around in forums and websites to find the exact information which I was looking for. I knew that one can setup a free VoIP phone using Gizmo5 and some free incoming DID number but everything was in theory and I had to actually do some Proof of Concept.

Last weekend I decided to work on setting up a free Landline (VoIP) number with Free incoming number. It worked and I was able to successfully make and receive calls for free. So I thought I will write up steps that I followed to get my VoIP working in just one hour.

Things you need for getting this Free VoIP phone

Broadband Internet Connection - Make sure you have some broadband internet connection which is available to you 24/7.

Gizmo5 Account - You can create Gizmo5 account free at {ln:nw:http://www.gizmo5.com 'Gizmo5.com}. You need to download the software and create an account. After you create your Gizmo5 account, you will receive your SIP number, username and passowrd.

Google Voice is the latest buzz in technology sector and telecom/VoIP sector. Those who are using it knows what Google Voice has to offer and those who doesn't have it, wants to enjoy the Google Voice. The only problem is that Google Voice is currently only offered within USA .. so if you are living outside USA, you are out of luck. Well here are few things you can try to get your self into Google Voice from outside USA. If you are living in India, Pakistan, Australia or New Zealand or China, you can now use Google Voice

I love Gizmo and SIP phone calls. It is the best thing happened to telecom sector just like Google for Internet. I have a Gizmo setup at home and using Gizmo and IPKall you can Set Up Free VoIP Phone With Free Incoming Number. The only downside for Gizmo till today was the software. You actually had to download a software to make your Free PC to phone calls.

Today Gizmo released its browser based gadget where you can make free PC to phone calls right from your browser. All you need is internet connected computer with a browser and Flash version 9 or better.

There are many VoIP applications for iPhone but Google Android for mobile is fairly new operating system and the VoIP clients for your Google Android phones are limited. One of the most popular Google Android VoIP client is SIPdroid. The application is public beta stage. Sipdorid Adds VoIP to the dialer. Make and receive calls over Wifi/3G with perfect voice quality. For full compatibility register with PBXes and your favourite SIP accounts from there. Basic accounts are free.

Apparently there is a recent controversy about the Sipdroid and Gizmo5.

Gizmo5 formerly known as Sipphone is an integral part of my daily life. I have {ln:Set Up Free VoIP Phone With Free Incoming Numbe} at my home and have been using Gizmo5's features for almost a year now. One of the coolest feature of Gizmo5 was that it allowed you to make free calls within USA using its {ln:Make Receive Calls To And From USA Free 'backdoor dialing feature}.

According to the Gizmo5 website, Backdoor dialing was/is an experimental program but if the response is positive they might continue the program into the future and expand it to wider coverage in the United States and include international numbers as well.

If you have been following this blog lately, you may have read about the article where I explained on how you can {ln:Set Up Free VoIP Phone With Free Incoming Number}. Once you have your gizmo setup complete, you can {ln:Make Free International Calls From Anywhere} as long as you have an internet connection.

When it comes to Skype users, you are stuck with Skype software. You have to use Skype software to make calls to your skype-loving friends and family. Gizmo has now made it easier for its users to make calls to Skype users without installing any skype software.

Gizmo has launched OpenSky,  a free service which allows any mobile phone, web browser or IP aware phone network (SIP, asterisk, etc) to communicate with Skype users. OpenSky supports sending text messages and voice calls.

How to make Skype Calls using Gizmo?