Description:
fring™ is a free mobile VoIP software that lets you talk and live chat (IM) using your handset's Internet connection instead of costly mobile airtime (GSM) minutes. fring enables free mobile calls over Wi-Fi Internet access or your GPRS, EDGE or 3G Internet data plan.
fring lets you easily communicate with all your fring, Skype®, MSN® Messenger, Google Talk™ , Twitter and regular phone contacts from one, integrated contact list. fring also supports SkypeOut and hundreds of SIP-based services such as GizmoProject, VoipCheap, VoipStunt, Free World, even from non-SIP enabled handsets, enabling cheap local and international VoIP calls to contacts' PCs, mobile phones and landline numbers. fring is also enhanced with real-time contact availability (presence) so you can see who's available before dialing.
All you need to use fring is a 3G handset with Internet connectivity that is already available from your mobile service provider (how do I know?) or through your nearest Wi-Fi hotspot. fring does not require any proprietary hardware or airtime, and works with phones purchased through any mobile operator. fring can be simply downloaded into your handset via SMS received from another fringster - it’s as easy as downloading a ring tone.
fring roams seamlessly between Wi-Fi and 3G networks while bypassing traditional mobile voice and SMS text messaging services mobile-to-mobile calls, mobile-to-landline calls, and mobile-to-PC calls including integration into Skype, MSN Messenger and Google Talk wherever you are. The patent-pending peer-to-peer mobile VoIP technology delivers full-duplex voice quality with rich internet functionality and maximum network efficiency.
Update Description:
v3.34 (06-01-2009):
- New & improved fring Add-ons – fun, interactive mobile internet apps that sit inside your fring, allowing you to take your Facebook account mobile, receive Gmail notifications and loads more.
- File Transfer function – you can now send digital files to all your fring, Skype, MSN & Yahoo buddies at the click of a button. No need for Bluetooth pairing, no wires, no infrared and no costly MMS charges. Just select a buddy, click send, and before you can say “Who’s seen my data cable?” the file has been received.
- Navigation & functionality have been improved with a new 'Go- To menu', Privacy and 'Joystick-In' settings, typing indication and new Add-Ons Management screen, all make the whole fringing experience even smoother.
- If you're an HTC user, we now support earpiece use, as well, so you can keep your conversations all to yourself.
v3.24 (02-06-2008):
- WLAN support in connection manager.
- Autoroaming.
- fringME! support.
- Chat tabs opening in background.
- Bug fixes.
v3.20.24.139 (14-03-2008):
- Earpiece support for Toshiba handsets.
- VGA support.
v3.20.23.118 (01-01-2008):
- AIM & Yahoo support.
- Connection manager.
- Bug fixes.
