Could VoIP Take the Edge of the Credit Crunch?
If like the rest of us you’re striving for ways to cut back on spending now the credit crunch is in full effect, then a new mobile VoIP app from one of the mobile VoIP operators such as Truphone, JahJah or Fring could be exactly what you need. Many offices around the country have already made the switch to Voice over IP to take advantage of a massively cheaper way to make phone calls. Now the technology has been developed so you can make use of VoIP through your cell phone. Not only is this perfect if you’re on the move but it also has the potential to save your business a huge amount of money. Mobile phone bills represent a significant cost for most businesses especially when it is a necessity to make international calls.
One issue with mobile VoIP in recent times has been a lack of sound quality or problem with latency where a noticeable delay was audible when having a conversation with someone. However with the introduction of better audio codec’s these issues seem no longer to be an issue. Then there was the problem with the mobile VoIP client being very complicated to operate with a certain degree of technical know how needed in order to be able to make it function correctly. Finally there was also a problem with what mobile handsets worked with the mobile VoIP client. All these draw backs combined made mobile VoIP quite an unappealing option.
It certainly seems like those days are behind us with mobile VoIP clients such as Fring and JahJah now operating with a huge array of popular mobile phones, including the iPhone and the BlackBerry – the smart phone of choice for the business user. As well as this they are simple to install, working seamlessly with your existing address book. For these reasons there is little excuse not to have a mobile VoIP client installed on your mobile phone not least because they are free to download and install. I have certainly made huge savings on making international phone calls
