Truphone: VoIP Client App on Apple App Store
The popular Skype VoIP client is not yet available yet in Apple Ecosystem, an iPhone version of Truphone’s service has been released Apple’s App store Friday.
The UK-based mobile VoIP operator has offered the service since 2006 Nokia phones. (While on the Nokia phones, Truphone usage isn’t limited to Wi-Fi spots, but can also work over 3G. So far, this isn’t possible with the iPhone – (Thanks to AT&T!)
The VoIP service lets people send text messages or make calls to anywhere in the world for a low fee – Check the pricing HERE!. Calling another Truphone user is however free in certain countries, including the United States, U.K., China, Australia and large parts of Europe.
A good twist: In April 2007, Vodafone and Orange blocked Truphone’s VoIP capability on its branded Nokia N95 handsets. In June 2007, T-Mobile in the U.K. followed suit, blocking calls from its customers to Truphone’s mobile numbers. But only a month later, a U.K. court forced T-mobile to stop their blockade. We hope a similar move from FCC would be very welcome.
[Via Cnet]
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