Hi all,
I am visiting Europe and need a VOIP system, that gives me an Australian number I can call other Australian numbers from.
I looked at Teams, and they bundle with Telstra (Australian local provider), but the cost is high, and the checklist / setup list MS sent me was something that you’d almost need a certificate in infrastructure just to setup. They are living in a dreamland.
I then tried a company called Krispcall. It’s IDEAL in every situation, except a bit pricey, and it just Does. Not. Work. Firefox, Android, Chrome, etc. Fail after fail after fail. What a shame, it looked so good.
Does anyone have any recommendations? I’d really appreciate a nod in a proven directly.
Another called Callhippo caught my eye. I’m just not sure, after being burned by Krispcall.
UPDATE! Solved!
I can use WiFi calling on my normal phone, and it’s used as though it’s in Australia, incurring no extra costs. How easy is that!
Crazytel
voip.ms - I think they offer Australian numbers as well, but not sure.
Assuming you are Australian, you can also check with your phone provider to see if they offer VOIP plans or allow WiFi calling from your own number.
OMG so I checked the FAQ for my supplier (Aldi mobile):
Can I use WiFi Calling when I’m overseas? As long as you’re connected to a compatible WiFi network overseas, you will be able to make and receive voice calls at your standard rate; as if you were still in Australia.I can’t believe it. All this time, I could have been doing that! Ha ha! Thank you!
That’s unusual. In the UK it’s generally only going to work if you’re in the UK. When I connect to my VPN (in my house, so residential IP), it’s hit and miss, the wifi calling icon will appear and disappear as it feels like. But otherwise it’s generally locked down.