Tuesday June 06, 2006 VoIP your way back to the U.S. using Java ME technology
MINO allows a Java ME app running on your cell phone to call international numbers (direct to someone's phone, not limited to Skype-to-Skype) using VoIP over a carrier's data connection. See: Use cheaper data connections to reach out and touch someone Here's a quote: MINO, which attracted $1.5 million from U.S. and Asian investors, offers services for about $0.02 per minute to various countries, primarily in Asia, South America, and the Middle East. The user’s cell phone must support Java, include a data package, and have a local service plan.Cool. And, if you get the wrong number calling China or Brazil it won't matter much since it's just $0.02. So, go ahead and make that international call without looking at your keypad. Live life on the edge! ;-) |
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This is actually a call-back system, rather than VOIP over GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/EVDO.
The midlet simply sends data to MINO's system, which calls your phone back, then connects the call to the foreign country over VOIP.
To me, it seems the midlet over GPRS is an overkill way of doing this. Other callback systems work via a "call and hang up" method or an SMS message. Using SMS would eliminate the need for any internet connection on the phone.
What is good about a call-back system is if you have a provider with free incoming calls. However, you have to have the internet connection.
The call-back can also be set up for a home phone. You then go on the net and enter the number you call, and MINO will call you back.
Posted by Mark on June 08, 2006 at 07:10 PM PDT #
Thanks, Mark! I didn't know that it's just a call-back system. Good info to know. That's kinda cheating. :-)
Hinkmond
Posted by Hinkmond Wong on June 08, 2006 at 07:13 PM PDT #