Posted by: _ March 14, 2010
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@nepwanted: You are right, I am also sad that whatever I did is now a history. I too got a message like "we could not connect......". It was a loophole in their system, and they seem to have fixed it. Sorry, I should have tested it before posting.
I hate magicjack because you need a computer to run it. You cannot expect a computer to run 24/7 in Nepal even with inverters. There's no electricity 50% of time!
Below is what I am using since about a year for continuous communication with my family. I am extremely satisfied with the excellent call quality (comparable to regular phone calls), and more, it's totally free unlimited talking.
What you need?
If you already have ADSL Internet (some $12/mo) in Nepal then you need make an ONE time investment of up to $75 (I paid $39+tax for that device) and it will be a solution forever.
(There are cheaper SIP phones, needing somewhat harder config, but this one was perfect for a non computer person like me)
Please refer to the discussion at
http://www.sajha.com/sajha/html/OpenThread.cfm?ThreadID=77109
It explains about a standalone (needing no computer) Skype phone. Device needing no computer is easier and also that it does not need much power to operate during load-shedding. For this device, total electricity consumption is <1 to 3 watts for phone + about 2 to 3 watts for ADSL modem (both powered by a regular nepali UPS used for computers)
Calling from US:
When you are in a computer you can use skype to connect to that phone in Nepal.
When you are not in a computer, you can call that phone anytime by calling a US number and 3 digit extension, provided free by ring2skype.com. Don't buy number from skype, they charge you some money.
Calling from Nepal:
Whenever your family in Nepal want to talk to you, they can "miss call" you from their prepaid phone in Nepal. Nepali prepaid phones "miss call" US phones for free, and you can call them back in that skype phone.
When you are online in Skype, they can skype you.
That phone costs some$70+, but it was available for $39 after rebate from frys.com in June last yr. It's a good investment.
Please visit that thread to understand how everything works. And, here is the device I am talking about. I am not marketing it, but honestly, I and several of my Nepalese friends are really happy with it. Video is only about the device. Setting up phone number etc. is easy, and explained in another thread given above.
I hate magicjack because you need a computer to run it. You cannot expect a computer to run 24/7 in Nepal even with inverters. There's no electricity 50% of time!
Below is what I am using since about a year for continuous communication with my family. I am extremely satisfied with the excellent call quality (comparable to regular phone calls), and more, it's totally free unlimited talking.
What you need?
If you already have ADSL Internet (some $12/mo) in Nepal then you need make an ONE time investment of up to $75 (I paid $39+tax for that device) and it will be a solution forever.
(There are cheaper SIP phones, needing somewhat harder config, but this one was perfect for a non computer person like me)
Please refer to the discussion at
http://www.sajha.com/sajha/html/OpenThread.cfm?ThreadID=77109
It explains about a standalone (needing no computer) Skype phone. Device needing no computer is easier and also that it does not need much power to operate during load-shedding. For this device, total electricity consumption is <1 to 3 watts for phone + about 2 to 3 watts for ADSL modem (both powered by a regular nepali UPS used for computers)
Calling from US:
When you are in a computer you can use skype to connect to that phone in Nepal.
When you are not in a computer, you can call that phone anytime by calling a US number and 3 digit extension, provided free by ring2skype.com. Don't buy number from skype, they charge you some money.
Calling from Nepal:
Whenever your family in Nepal want to talk to you, they can "miss call" you from their prepaid phone in Nepal. Nepali prepaid phones "miss call" US phones for free, and you can call them back in that skype phone.
When you are online in Skype, they can skype you.
That phone costs some$70+, but it was available for $39 after rebate from frys.com in June last yr. It's a good investment.
Please visit that thread to understand how everything works. And, here is the device I am talking about. I am not marketing it, but honestly, I and several of my Nepalese friends are really happy with it. Video is only about the device. Setting up phone number etc. is easy, and explained in another thread given above.