Learn how to make free calls from USA
The goal of this article is to review a few options that are available out there for making free phone calls from USA. If you are an immigrant, a student or just visiting the US and looking to connect with your family or friends back home, you should continue to read this article as I am going to be showing you some simple ways of making free internet calls while you are in USA.
PopTox
PopTox has brought a completely novel and free way of making free international phone calls. It is a web application that does not require app install. Simply go the the website (link provided above) and start making calls from USA.
What I like about PopTox? Here are a few features I found to be very useful:
- Signing up or making an account is not needed at all
- It is for free - why not save money while you stay in touch with your family?
- It required no download or installs. A simple web browser is all that is needed
The first time I clicked on the call button, I was sceptic but somehow, magically, PopTox connected my call. I could listen to the phone ringing from my PC and I was impressed by the voice quality. I am sure PopTox is creating a lot of disruption in the VOIP communication space as it is a multi billion dollar industry and without knowing too much about PopTox's business model, I can say that the established VOIP companies such as Skype must be watching it very closely.
The company is built on a web browser based platform. It magically integrates natively with your computer or smartphone to enable international phone calls - without you ever having to install any sort of plug-in. It uses WebRTC technology to enable real time communication from a web browser - including the ability to make phone calls from a web browser.
If you are visiting Big Apple or sunny California - or anywhere else in USA, you now are only a browser away from making free phone calls.
So what is the catch? The immediate thought that comes to mind is, what's the caveat. Why would a company offer absolutely free phone calls? This is listed as one of the most frequently asked questions on the company's homepage and it seems like the company offers free phone calls as a demonstration tool. A percentage of all users that use PopTox to make free calls also sign up and become paying members. Free calls are time limited - so if you want to make unlimited phone calls, you will need to make an account and recharge your credit using one of the many payment method the company supports. But if you do not make lengthy or too many international phone calls, you can continue to use it for free.
2- Viber
Viber is a popular messaging app. It is available to download from Android or iOS app store. Once you download the app, it gives you some free credits that can be used for making international calls from USA or any other country.
While most people use Viber for instant messaging and sharing emojis, it also allows you to make international phone calls. The phone calls are not free but the fact the company offers free trial credit can be handy for someone looking to make a one-time free international calls.
If you are happy with the service, you can always add credit using your credit card and make more phone calls.
3- Skype
How could this list be complete without a mention of Skype? The company that made international calling affordable is still letting customers make phone calls to all countries from USA. Since most people already have Skype installed on their smartphones or computers, the chances are that you do not need to make an international VOIP phone call if you use Skype. Once you download the app, make an account and sign in - simply search the person you are trying to call and more than likely, they will be using Skype as well. Skype to Skype calls are completely free and it is an easy way of making free calls from USA.
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