Free Calls/chat/im On Your Mobile

[thephoenix]

I'll stick this here cuz it's internet based.

fring™ is a mobile internet service & community that enables users to access & interact with their social networks on-the-go, make free calls and live chat with all your fring, Skype®, MSN® Messenger, Google Talk™, ICQ, SIP, Twitter, Yahoo!™, AIM®* friends using your handset’s internet connection (WI-FI) rather than costly cellular airtime minutes.

I've installed this on my SPV M3100, it integrates your contact list to it's software and will show who is on line. It's very good to have and is free. I have it linked to Windows Live (MSN) and Skype, all on my mobile.

You do need WI-FI to access and will automatically tune in to WI-FI hotspots when you are roaming the country. But for you gadget lovers and those who want free mobile calls and free chat , this is a must.

[Paule]

Re: Free Calls/chat/im On Your Mobile

Nothing is free - Some of the Legal bits from their site

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Sounds like a good way to get a lost of personal info, not only about you, but all your contacts as well.

[thephoenix]

Re: Free Calls/chat/im On Your Mobile

It can't be all that bad

Integrated & Certified for use with Nokia Symbian handsets
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...2/ai_n17218656

Fring gives free calls not only to people using PCs, but also to those using mobile phones
http://voip.about.com/od/voipsoftwar...ingProfile.htm

Cant find any disgruntled reports..........it's the same as any company, they all pass information willy nilly.