Fun with iCTel and free telephone calls

May 26, 2008 at 10:13 am · Filed under iCTel Software ·Tagged , , ,

I tried something Playing with the iCTel service (which is another benefit above Skype and the like since you can’t change Skype’s settings as much)

If you don’t have many friends who have joined iCTel yet, but you want to test the service for yourself you can do it for free as I did today.

You can even go one further and call YOURSELF for free.

Below is a screenshot of X-lite on the left (logged in as the DEMO user) calling my iCTel Voice-over-IP account logged in on iCTel Softphone on the right.

Calling iCTel SoftPhone from X-lite

Obviously this is about as useful as… well not that useful, other than showing how it looks when you receive a incoming call on iCTel on your computer.

Will put some screenshots of the mobile phone version as soon as iCTel releases their newly branded version.

It also shows the complete paradigm shift and what is possible when it comes to Voice over IP and ACN (Alternative Communication Networks).

Now with iCTel sharing its profits with the users who use this service and tell their friends / family about its benefits, life is definitely getting better.

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iCTel Instant Messaging Screenshots

May 18, 2008 at 11:23 am · Filed under iCTel Software ·Tagged , ,

As you might be aware:

The iCTel service when fully up and running will provide Internet like communication on your mobile phone to friends or colleagues on Skype, MSN, Yahoo, GoogleChat and ofcourse iCTel itself.

Here’s a few screenshots of the Instant Messaging using:

iCText on your computer:

iCText - chat with iCTel (SIP settings required)

iCTel Softphone on your computer:

icTel Sofphone instant Message

Buddy Chat iCTel in action

Fring (non iCTel branded version as iCTel version temp unavailable for download)

(can’t find my screenshot… will put it up another time)

X-Lite (this is not affiliated with iCTel in any means and can use any SIP provider)

Get a iCTel number for R79 or register for free

Although you will be able to call iCTel members without any problem, If you do decide to use X-lite you will only be able to instant message with other iCTel mmbers who are ALSO using X-lite… CounterPath (the developers of X-lite decided not to use standard instant messaging…eisch)

Rather use the iCTel Softphone

My Advise ->

  • For Instant messaging use iCText … with all your iCTel contacts / Skype, MSN, Yahoo, etc etc etc
  • For iCTel VOIP calling from your PC / laptop / Apple Mac (if your’e lucky enough to own one) use X-Lite
  • For your Mobile phone: Use the iCTel mobile software (version of award winning software called Fring pre-configured with iCTel server settings) which iCTel will release soon for download on your mobile phone when out and about to save money (SMS’s are too slow and expensive once you are used to instant messaging).

Have fun. As you can see there are amazing benefits to using the iCTel service, which will be fully operational before the end of 2008, not to mention the fact that they share their profits with the users

If you have questions ask the iCTel tech support after registering

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icTel compatible with X-lite from CounterPath

May 17, 2008 at 6:21 pm · Filed under iCTel Software ·Tagged , , ,

May 2008 South Africa United Kingdom

icTel numbers are compatible with X-lite Softphone

NOTE: This guide is not needed if you download the icTel software as it will already have the correct details setup for you.

The benefit of ictel being compatible and standards based it that it allow you more options of software to use:

As you can see below it is quite easy to configure:

If you are already registered you can download the software and use a test account to test it out.

x-lite client using iCTel voice-over-IP service

You will need a ictel number to make calls to mobile phone networks and Telkom / other landlines.

It is advised to get a number similar to one that you already know..like your mobile number, with a 27 in front…

Related posts:

Early May Youtube video on icTel
22 May 2008 icTel Mobile version currently unavailable :-(
16 May 2008 iCTel Desktop Softphone
icTel is flirting with Telecom Market – Make Money as a referral

Register with iCtel for free.

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M-Web Broadband Talk is limiting?

April 30, 2008 at 7:46 pm · Filed under iCTel Software

M-Web Broadband Talk is a similar service to iCTel but it does not allow you to use it over your mobile phone from what I can see, and you also need to buy additional hardware.

Have anyone else actually used MWeb Broadband Talk, as it sounds like it is also limited to MWeb subscribers only…

http://www.mweb.co.za/productsservices/Portals/0/pdf/vas_broadbandtalk.pdf

One good thing is that they refer their customers to download X-lite from Counterpath (this software is compatible with iCTel as well)

It looks like a better idea just to sign up for iCTel for free by visiting: www.ictel.co.za/42965 and enjoy the benefits when the service comes into full swing.

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iCTel Desktop Softphone downloaded and Tested

April 30, 2008 at 4:16 pm · Filed under iCTel Software

May 2008 South Africa United Kingdom

Let me show you how to get icTel running on your PC and Mobile Phone

If you don’t know yet icTel is now up and running and pre-launch customers can now get themselves a number and start calling the world…or thats the theory at least…

Today I downloaded the PC version of the icTel Softphone and icText.

Quite impressed actually. Screenshot of software on your PC

It comes pre-configured with the icTel login server details and the Voice-over-IP settings

All you have to do is login with the DEMO account or your purchased 270 number… and call any other icTel member for free, if you have some airtime you purchased from icTel you can call landlines for a fraction of the usual cost.

iCTel SoftPhone (compatible with other SIP clients)

icText

The icText is a customization of a product called pidgen which I;’ve used for ages.

You can download it from the main icTel website or from http://www.ictel.co.za/42965

Best multi-account chat application around.

I will make another blog entry some time on how to customise this with al lyour different accounts, Yahoo, Skype, GoogleChat, .Mac if you’re lucky enough to have a Apple computer etc.

I also changed my Fring details on my phone (as I have had Fring installed for quite some time, before icTel partnered with them)

The voip details are quite easy and available on request.

The easiest way is to just download the icTel version of Fring with everything already setup for you.

My posts:
Youtube video on icTel
icTel Mobile version currently unavailable :-(
iCTel Desktop Softphone screenshots
icTel compatible with X-lite
icTel is flirting with Telecom Market – Make Money as a referral

Register with icTel for free

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Is MTN evil? Charges more for VOIP traffic than normal Data traffic

August 2, 2007 at 9:05 pm · Filed under 3G / GPRS Data Rates in SA

Excerp: from MyDigitalLife – Written by Kimberly Guest
Monday, 30 July 2007

A local provider slams the cellular giant for VOIP billing. A local voice over IP (VOIP) company is slamming the Independent Communications Authority of SA`s (ICASA`s) decision to allow MTN to apply differential tariffs.

http://www.mydigitallife.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3783&Itemid=84

Typical with the FAT CATS in South Africa. In the USA and in the UK the tactics used by MTN, Vodacom and Telkom are considered illegal, but in SA someone is getting some backpay probably.

Avoid MTN like the plague. VirginMobile seems to be the cheapest with Data rates… Prepay or Contract.

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