Softphone

There are many VoIP softphone where users are allowed to download it on their desktop computer, laptop or mobile phone. To make use of softphone service, users will require a high speed broadband internet connection and of course as mentioned above, a computer, laptop or a mobile phone having wifi connections. Users can download any of the leading softphones mentioned herebelow to begin making low cost calls to international numbers.

Best softphones in 2012 year

Counterpath.com – Counterpath is one of the leading computer and mobile phone application softphones. They provide cost effective audio, video and instant messaging. The company was founded in the year 2002 and currently they are tied up with many partners like 3Com, Avaya, Cisco, Adobe, Google, Oracle etc. Their softphone for computers is known as Bria 3. Bria 3 is developed on SIP & open standard and is known to function on many platforms & devices.

The softphone works on Windows, MaC & Linux operating systems and is available in 10 languages for Windows version and 4 languages for MaC version which are English, Spanish, French & Russian. Registered users can even record voice and video calls, make conference calls, hide users call details while making a call, incoming call display, quality of service etc. The price of Counterpath Bria 3 softphone is $49.95.

12VoIP – 12VoIP is also a leading VoIP softphone allowing users to make FREE and low rate calls to different countries of the world. The software is free to download and they provide with crystal clear and high quality voice for easy communication all over the world.

Users registering 12VoIP on their computer can call another user who has also downloaded 12VoIP on their computer for free, whichever part of the world both users are located. The company advises users to test their calls before adding credit to their account. Free calls are allowed for 60 minutes to selected countries in the world.

Calls to Russia on a landline number cost just 2.8 cents per minute and to a mobile number calls begin at just 4.4 cents per minute. Users can buy credit and the payment can be made via any online banking systems such as paypal, master card, visa card etc.

Action VoIP – Another leading softphone allowing users to make FREE and low cost calls to different countries in the world. If 2 users are using Action VoIP softphone on their computer, they both can speak with each other for FREE without the need to bother to pay any monthly rental or call charges to the company.

The softphone is free to download and users can buy credit by paying via online banking methods as mentioned earlier. Call charges per minute to a landline number in Russia is 2.8 cents per minute and to a mobile number, call charges are 5.1 cents per minute. They have excellent voice clarity and users can begin using the services of Action VoIP within 30 minutes from registration procedure.

Just VoIP – Just VoIP allows users to try making FREE calls before they begin registering with Just VoIP. The reason why this softphone service provider is asking users to make free calls is to allow them to check the voice clarity and the services of the service provider. Only if they are satisfied, they can register with Just VoIP.

The softphone application is free to download and users can begin making calls by buying credit of $10 which can be paid via credit card or paypal. Calls to Russia using this softphone service provider are FREE for 60 minutes and to a mobile number, call rates are 5.1 cent per minute. 2 users using Just VoIP can begin making free calls for as long as they wish.

Low Rates VoIP - Low Rates VoIP is also another leading VoIP softphone allowing users to make FREE and cheap calls to different countries in the world. If users have added online friends, they can begin making voice calls for FREE. Call to a Russian landline number costs 2.8 cents per minute and to a Russian mobile number call rates begin at 5.1 cents per minute.

The softphone can be used to call from a computer, laptop, mobile phones with wifi etc. The company provides FREE calls to many famous destinations of the world on their landline numbers.

Users are advised to check the above websites, and than find out the call rates per minute to the country which they often call. We have provided just calls to 1 country i.e. Russia. Check out the other call rates and than choose the best plan for the use.

The softphones which provide FREE trial calls can be tried to find out the call clarity, and accordingly one can decide to register and make a payment. Begin with small amount of $10 and find out the continuity of their services. Once satisfied, one can add higher credit such as $20, 30, $50 etc.