A new calling service was launched by Packet8, a broadband VoIP, videophone and mobile VoIP provider, that provides affordable and high quality digital voice solution to overseas calling. Called, Packet8 MobileTalk, this new service utilizes a downloadable software application that resides on any Windows, Palm or Symbian operated phone.
The Packet8 Mobile Talk application seamlessley connects international calls from the mobile phone to the Packet8’s digital VoIP network. When these calls are routed through Packet8 network, cell phone users will have their international phone bills greatly reduced without sacrificing convenience and flexibility when doing mobile calls.
Another good feature of the Packet8 Mobile Talk service is that it allows mobile phone users to directly dial calls from their mobile handset, contact list or speed dial directory with no additional keystrokes. It eliminates dialing of numeours key strokes such as when using calling, callback and other reduced-rate international mobile calling services. This feature is ideal when driving and you need to make an outgoing call or an incoming call is coming into your mobile phone.
What the Packet8 Mobile Talk does in order to successfully carry out international calls is to identify international prefix of the number being called and redirects the call to a local Packet8 network access number.
International calls made through Packet8 Mobile Talk is a not so expensive way of staying in in touch with your loved ones minus the worry of incurring large amount of phone bills. It does not require expensive mothly data plan or Wi-Fi connectivity. And yet, despite its affordability 8X8 made sure that unparalled voice quality is produced when making international calls.
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