Gizmo Call is an online service that makes free internet phone calls anywhere right from your web browser. Gizmo call works via a Flash plugin on web browser which enables users to make free calls by typing a phone number into a text-field in a browser. To use this free calling service, you need to have Macromedia Flash 9 installed on your computer and also you will need a headset. Two calling options are available there; you can choose to buy call out credits or you can use the free calling network. Free calling service from Gizmo Call is limited to calling Gizmo Project users, Gtalk users, Nokia n80i wifi phone users, or 1800 numbers.
GizmoCall calls out rates are based on countries. It has two cents a minute within the States for both landlines and mobile phones; calls to the UK are 21 cents to mobiles and 2 cents to landlines. GizmoCall is very easy to use and it is the best feature of it. People, who need to use it, have a good browser like Firefox or Idiot Explorer Internet Explorer. For this service, you have to download a very small 1 MB Flash plugin to get it started. You can make Free Calls anywhere for example to any landline number in the world, any mobile number, any gmail ID or even any Gizmo Project ID. Once after installing the Flash plugin, you have not need to even visit the site again and again to make calls.
Features of GizmoCall:
- It works via browser with Macromedia Flash 9 Plugin and GizmoCall Plugin
- No need of additional software or special programs
- 10 free minutes daily for registered users
- It works with both PC and Mac
- Up to 5 minutes of free calls to landlines and mobiles worldwide without subscription
How to Use GizmoCall?
Necessities to use GizmoCall:
- Internet connected computer with a browser and Flash version 9 or better.
- A headset is suggested for optimum call quality.
- Try experiencing a sample call, dial 1-800-555-8355 then speak a category or use the keypad to type the first 3 letters of a selection.
By the use of free calling service of GizmoCall, you can call any other GizmoCall, Gizmo5 users, 800 numbers, or SIP address. You will need to buy $10 of call-out credit to call a traditional phone number and take advantage of some of the low rates on the net.
Using GizmoCall, you can also receive calls. For this, simply you have to login and then any other GizmoCall user can call you at that username. Other benefit is that GizmoCall is open in any window or browser tab (even if in the background) and you will be able to receive a call.
You can also test working of your speaker and microphone by following the instructions which are given by clicking “Test” icon below the numeric keypad.
In the browser, you have to enter your number as ‘gizmocall.com/xxxxxxxxxxx’ and it will automatically make the call (where ‘xxxxxxxxxxx’ is the number you want to call). Also, you can make a personalized “Call Me” link to place in your blog, emails, or website. Free calls are limited to 3 minutes and 10 minutes a day to most landlines, and some mobile phones.
Pros:
- Make free calls anywhere
- Easy to use
- Easily create ‘Call Me’ shortcut links
- Fast Loading
- Make Calls to any mobile number, landline number, gmail ID, or Gizmo Project ID
Cons:
- Plugin needs to be activated every time you make a call
- Only 10 mins of free calls allowed per day
- Only 30 mins of free calls allowed per week
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