Fair enoughWebslinger wrote: ↑Not having to use data if you don't want to
And I feel being able to call and text to anywhere in the U.S. for free is a pretty big deal
But Rogers One lets you do video messaging, which you can't do with Convoi.
(iOS & Android) Citrix Convoi app $10/m unlimited MMS/LD to Canada and the U.S.
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I gave in and "gave" them my number for free LD to US and text..
I also set it up on an old iPhone with the app.. now all my phones ring at once.. heh
I also set it up on an old iPhone with the app.. now all my phones ring at once.. heh
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lol yeahredflagged2006 wrote: ↑I gave in and "gave" them my number for free LD to US and text..
I've been enjoying the fact that I don't have to use data when I'm in an weak signal area on 3G.
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If I do not use the account for 30 days, will I get a new number if I sign up again?
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No clue. Best to ask their support team from directly within the app.dreamer101 wrote: ↑If I do not use the account for 30 days, will I get a new number if I sign up again?
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techfox wrote: ↑If anyone wants the 0.1.0.85-beta APK, you can download it here. http://www.techfox.ca/convoi
I'm not sure if you can register or not (as I've already used my # to register).
One annoying thing about Convoi is the inability to reject/decline incoming calls. It just keeps ringing until the calling party hangs up, or you answer. I guess that's why they're in beta.
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signed up, worth trying out. Already use fongo.
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How's it compared to FreeTone? It has free SMS and voice, I don't think FreeTone has short 29 days keep alive limit like Convoi.
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I stand corrected, I must have been looking at an old description when they didn't yet have Canadian numbers.
It says this in its description though: For inbound calls to your personal number, the first five hundred minutes are complimentary, with the ability to receive calls to your FreeTone number for a minimal extension fee
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you're missing that this is not "VOIP-only" app. you can use voip as any other app, but t also offers free* calls over your cellular network.
*as long as you have one area code for free calls in your cell pone plan.
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I see, so this is like the Google Voice for Canadian. I don't think you are making free call over the cellular network, you are just getting free call-forwarding service. Just like you said "*as long as you have one area code for free calls in your cell pone plan."
CanadaDealSeeker wrote: ↑you're missing that this is not "VOIP-only" app. you can use voip as any other app, but t also offers free* calls over your cellular network.
*as long as you have one area code for free calls in your cell pone plan.
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You are making free calls using regular cellular airtime provided you can call your Convoi phone number for free. You are using cellular airtime--not data when "phone calls" is selected for the dialing method.
If you're saying once the call reaches Citrix's network, the call is VoIP, that may be true, but the point is the user does not have to deal with flaky cellular data (especially 3G in weak signal areas) if he or she doesn't want to.
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from consumer point of view, you are making free calls over cellular network.
but form technical perspective, yes it would be like call forwarding (but not strictly call forwarding) where you're dialing one number (using cellular network) and delegating it to connect to other party on your behalf.
but the point here is that the way you initiate/connect to Convoi server is purely over cellular. How convoi connects to other party (voip or otherwise), that is another thing.
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Not sure to get everything clear, but what is the difference between that and Fido Wifi service on iPhone, except having a second number ?
When I am somewhere else than in Canada, I just have to turn on the option, then I can make (to CAN numbers) or receive (from anywhere) calls on my cell for free, and send text to CAN numbers for free
When I am somewhere else than in Canada, I just have to turn on the option, then I can make (to CAN numbers) or receive (from anywhere) calls on my cell for free, and send text to CAN numbers for free
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Having a secondary number is one of the perks for privacy.ben85deals wrote: ↑except having a second number
When I am somewhere else than in Canada, I just have to turn on the option, then I can make (to CAN numbers) or receive (from anywhere) calls on my cell for free, and send text to CAN numbers for free
You can call and text anywhere to the U.S. for free too and obtain a U.S. (or Canadian) phone number if you wish.
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oh now I love the free calls to the US thing :-D thanks !!Webslinger wrote: ↑Having a secondary number is one of the perks for privacy.
You can call and text anywhere to the U.S. for free too and obtain a U.S. (or Canadian) phone number if you wish.
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Calling and MMS/texting to the United States FREE with my Convoi number.ben85deals wrote: ↑Not sure to get everything clear, but what is the difference between that and Fido Wifi service on iPhone, except having a second number ?
When I am somewhere else than in Canada, I just have to turn on the option, then I can make (to CAN numbers) or receive (from anywhere) calls on my cell for free, and send text to CAN numbers for free
Privacy (this second number ACTS like a Mobile number, people can text you MMS you). Great for first dates that go sour
I've changed all my food ordering to this new free mobile number. You'll also do this after reading this:
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