Globe + VOIP = G-Webcall Nano nano
Published on 10 Aug 2006 at 6:55 am.
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Nano nano…
Here’s a way for jetsetters to phone home while travelling: G-webcall.com
It’s a service of Globe that let’s Globe post-paid subscribers place Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) calls from their computer to any TM or Globe phone anywhere in the world.
For travellers using Globe post-paid, they’ll need to:
- Download software, install in computer
- register for the G-Webcall service via Globe cellphone
- place calls from computer to Globe/TM cellphones anywhere in the world
- place calls to other G-Webcall users for FREE
Rates are P7.50 per minute which is charged to the caller’s post-paid account. This is a lot cheaper than making an IDD call from a Globe phone while roaming … around the globe. When roaming, IDD calls can cost as much as P65 to P85 per minute (if I recall correctly) depending on the location.
Can’t help but compare this to Skype. Skype calls to the Philippines (landline, cellphone) cost around USD 0.25 (around Php13) per minute.
So, this G-Webcall thing is not a bad deal for Globe users/families.
- Limitations: Service is only for Globe post-paid subscribers. They can place calls only to Globe/TM phones.
- Advantages: Ease of payment - through the regular Globe post-paid cellphone bill
- Ideal for: Jetsetters with a computer abroad, calling family in the Philippines
The interesting thing here is how a telco is embracing VOIP to complement its regular voice calls services. Not bad.
Here’s how OFW’s can use G-Webcall.com: Call the Philippines via G-Webcall.com VOIP
Visit G-Webcall.com for details.
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M.N.Gatches on 15 Nov 2007 at 1:02 pm: 3
Where do I find the software(for instalation) to be able to use G-web?
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israel on 26 Nov 2007 at 9:56 pm: 5
i always get a connection timeout when i launch the softphone. is this really working?
Voipman on 14 Feb 2008 at 1:52 am: 6
If i may ask, what blog software are you running? how much does it cost? and where can i get a copy? if you dont mind me asking.