To make a free cell phone call, you need a good Internet connection to establish VoIP (Voice over IP) connection. VoIP allows you to make phone calls over the Internet for very low rates. However, if the other person also has a VoIP software application on his phone, you will not have to spend a penny to make the call. Two such VoIP solutions are Fring and Barablu.
Instructions
Free Call using Fring
1. Click the Fring link in Resources below to download a free mobile application that allows you to make free calls using your cell phone. When you open the link in Resources, click the big green button, on the left-side margin, that says "Download Fring."
2. Select your country and cell phone type in the respective fields. Also, enter your cell phone number and email address. Click "Join." You will then receive an SMS on your handset.
3. Read the SMS on your phone and select the "Download" link. The installation will automatically begin. You will be guided through the installation step by step.
4. Register your Fring software after the installation is finished. Choose a nickname and password. Press the "Registration" button on the bottom of the screen when you're finished entering other information.
5. Open Fring on your phone. Go to "Start" (if you have a Windows mobile) or the menu that contains the installed applications, and locate the Fring shortcut. Open the shortcut to log in to the system. Fring will then automatically import all contacts on your cell phone. This will allow you to make the call simply by searching the name from your phone book.
6. Search a name in your contact list for making a call. Go to the "Menu" of the contact and select "Call." You will then hear a dial tone and your call will be connected. If the other person is not using Fring at the moment, you will be charged according to your cell phone plan rate.
Free Calls using Barablu
7. Click the Barablu link in Resources below. When the page opens, select your country name from the dropdown list. Also, enter your cell phone model and phone number. Enter the verification code on the page and click the "Download" button. Upon entering these details, you will be sent an SMS by the Barablu website.
8. Open the SMS on your cell phone and click the link provided in the text. This link guides you through the Barablu installation on your phone. Simply follow the on-screen instructions on your phone screen to complete the installation.
9. Open the installed application on your phone from the menu. The application will list of all your contacts who have Barablu installed on their phones. You can make a call to any of these cell phone numbers for free. Keep in mind that you will be charged regular calling rates (as per your cell phone plan) for calling contacts who do not have this application installed.
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