Posted by: _ November 29, 2010
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Tringtel does give you anything new, Calls to SIP or US number forwarded to SIP device in Nepal (or wherever) are free and reliable. You only have to pay for device.
If you already have Gizmo5 account and DSL in Nepal, you can get a googlevoice number (free) -->gizmo-->skype (google the procedure to forward, it's too simple) and use the skype phone described in the thread below for free communication to Nepal. However, new gizmo5 registrations has been suspended since google took over it but for similar yet free procedure (with ring2skype.net) read sangam's summary in an earlier thread below.
http://www.sajha.com/sajha/html/OpenThread.cfm?ThreadID=77109
Magicjack is easy to use. You pay $40 for the
first year and $20 there after for per year. Problem with it is that it
needs to be connected to a desktop or a laptop to use. Which, by the
way, it not practical solution for Nepal.
If you already have Gizmo5 account and DSL in Nepal, you can get a googlevoice number (free) -->gizmo-->skype (google the procedure to forward, it's too simple) and use the skype phone described in the thread below for free communication to Nepal. However, new gizmo5 registrations has been suspended since google took over it but for similar yet free procedure (with ring2skype.net) read sangam's summary in an earlier thread below.
http://www.sajha.com/sajha/html/OpenThread.cfm?ThreadID=77109
Magicjack is easy to use. You pay $40 for the
first year and $20 there after for per year. Problem with it is that it
needs to be connected to a desktop or a laptop to use. Which, by the
way, it not practical solution for Nepal.
Like " _ "
suggested on his/her posts, you are better off buying a Skype phone and
use it along with ring2skype phone number. I am trying to simplify on
what " _ " has mention on his/her posts.
suggested on his/her posts, you are better off buying a Skype phone and
use it along with ring2skype phone number. I am trying to simplify on
what " _ " has mention on his/her posts.
1. register for Skype Id.
2. sign up for a phone number @ ring2skype. (sign up for a phone number where you reside in, ie US number if you are in the US, UK number if you are in the UK)
3. buy a Skype phone (one that does not require a desktop/laptop to use. like Belkin desktop Skype phone)
4. sign up for a ADSL line back home.
5. get a UPS back up to run your router and Skype phone ( so that the phone is live even during the load shedding)
6. plug your Skype phone into router and power it up.
7. Now you can call Nepal using the US local number associated with that Skype ID.
8.
To call US from Nepal, you need to buy credit from Skype. (you can ask
your family members to give you a miss call if they want to talk to you
so that the Skype credit will almost never expire)
To call US from Nepal, you need to buy credit from Skype. (you can ask
your family members to give you a miss call if they want to talk to you
so that the Skype credit will almost never expire)
Your Costs:
ADSL
line in Nepal: Rs. 900 per month for lowest bandwidth available plus
one time router and UPS back up costs ( I have no idea how much these
cost in Nepal)
line in Nepal: Rs. 900 per month for lowest bandwidth available plus
one time router and UPS back up costs ( I have no idea how much these
cost in Nepal)
Skype Desktop phone $80
SkypeOut phone credit $10
And be able to call home any time you want for free: Priceless : =)