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First Smartphone. Any way to make calls on Wifi?

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dabom88
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States3483 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-09 19:02:05
January 09 2012 18:46 GMT
#1
This is my first smartphone (Galaxy Nexus) and I'm trying to configure it so that I can make calls via Wifi on it. My apartment has terrible reception in my room and I dislike having to go to the balcony every time i want to make a phone call. I would prefer to make phone calls in my room via my Wifi router that's in my closet. I've tried to configure Google Voice to do so, but it's only giving me options to use it to make International calls.

Any way to make free phone calls via the Wifi in my room?

You should not have to pay to watch the GSL, Proleague, or OSL at a reasonable time. That is not "fine" and it's BS to say otherwise. My sig since 2011. http://www.youtube.com/user/dabom88
MisterD
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Germany1338 Posts
January 09 2012 18:58 GMT
#2
you just need to find a software that works. Skype for instance comes to mind, if theres a mobile client for this you might be able to. Try google maybe, idk, "wifi phone call app android" or something like that?
Gold isn't everything in life... you need wood, too!
dabom88
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States3483 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-09 19:02:23
January 09 2012 19:01 GMT
#3
On January 10 2012 03:58 MisterD wrote:
you just need to find a software that works. Skype for instance comes to mind, if theres a mobile client for this you might be able to. Try google maybe, idk, "wifi phone call app android" or something like that?

Can Skype really do that? I have the app (added the fact that I have a Galaxy Nexus in the OP), but I thought it was only free to call other Skype numbers and that it cost money to dial actual phones.
You should not have to pay to watch the GSL, Proleague, or OSL at a reasonable time. That is not "fine" and it's BS to say otherwise. My sig since 2011. http://www.youtube.com/user/dabom88
Azzur
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Australia6260 Posts
January 09 2012 19:46 GMT
#4
On January 10 2012 04:01 dabom88 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 10 2012 03:58 MisterD wrote:
you just need to find a software that works. Skype for instance comes to mind, if theres a mobile client for this you might be able to. Try google maybe, idk, "wifi phone call app android" or something like that?

Can Skype really do that? I have the app (added the fact that I have a Galaxy Nexus in the OP), but I thought it was only free to call other Skype numbers and that it cost money to dial actual phones.

Yes, skype can do it - but it'll cost money to dial actual phones - although it's quite cheap, esp if you call landlines.
a176
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Canada6688 Posts
January 09 2012 19:49 GMT
#5
Some providers provide devices that help with your situation, verizon's for example

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?action=gotoFemtocell
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Slakkoo
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Sweden1119 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-09 19:54:52
January 09 2012 19:54 GMT
#6
Skype and I've used something called Viber on my iPhone =)

Oh to phones, no idea then, sorry!
dabom88
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States3483 Posts
January 09 2012 20:23 GMT
#7
On January 10 2012 04:49 a176 wrote:
Some providers provide devices that help with your situation, verizon's for example

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?action=gotoFemtocell

Looking for a free, app-based solution, sorry.
You should not have to pay to watch the GSL, Proleague, or OSL at a reasonable time. That is not "fine" and it's BS to say otherwise. My sig since 2011. http://www.youtube.com/user/dabom88
Yaqoob
Profile Blog Joined March 2005
Canada3341 Posts
January 09 2012 20:39 GMT
#8
You can use Skype. I pay 9.00 every 3 months for unlimited Canada/USA calling and you can use ur data to make calls or on wifi with Skype.
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SirDuke
Profile Joined October 2010
United States239 Posts
January 09 2012 20:49 GMT
#9
i believe Google voice can use WiFi
Wanna turn up the heat?
Erik.TheRed
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States1655 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-09 20:51:00
January 09 2012 20:50 GMT
#10
Google voice and skype are probably the best/most widely-used options.
"See you space cowboy"
mizU
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States12125 Posts
January 09 2012 20:55 GMT
#11
There's a way to text... but no in America uses it as I know.

Koreans do!
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Auren
Profile Joined November 2011
United States82 Posts
January 09 2012 21:08 GMT
#12
Have you tried actually calling your service provider? My sister couldn't get a phone signal in her house so at&t sent her a little signal booster thing(can't remember what's it's called) for free. Perhaps she met some kind of special requirement but trying never hurts.
dabom88
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States3483 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-09 21:14:51
January 09 2012 21:10 GMT
#13
On January 10 2012 05:55 mizU wrote:
There's a way to text... but no in America uses it as I know.

Koreans do!

Plenty of Korean-Americans and Americans who are non-Korean use Kakao Talk if that's what you're referring to. I do anyway.

On January 10 2012 06:08 Auren wrote:
Have you tried actually calling your service provider? My sister couldn't get a phone signal in her house so at&t sent her a little signal booster thing(can't remember what's it's called) for free. Perhaps she met some kind of special requirement but trying never hurts.


I guess I'll give it a shot, but I have Verizon.
You should not have to pay to watch the GSL, Proleague, or OSL at a reasonable time. That is not "fine" and it's BS to say otherwise. My sig since 2011. http://www.youtube.com/user/dabom88
CTStalker
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Canada9720 Posts
January 09 2012 21:11 GMT
#14
Use google voice. it works on mobile phones in the US, and you'll get free calls in North America
By the way, my name is Funk. I am not of your world
dabom88
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States3483 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-09 21:15:18
January 09 2012 21:12 GMT
#15
On January 10 2012 06:11 CTStalker wrote:
Use google voice. it works on mobile phones in the US, and you'll get free calls in North America

My Google Voice isn't giving me an option to make local calls using it, only international options. It's only giving me 3 options.

1. Only use Google Voice for international calls.
2. Do not use Google voice to make any calls
3. Ask every time I make an international call.
You should not have to pay to watch the GSL, Proleague, or OSL at a reasonable time. That is not "fine" and it's BS to say otherwise. My sig since 2011. http://www.youtube.com/user/dabom88
Catch]22
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Sweden2683 Posts
January 09 2012 21:57 GMT
#16
iMessages are free
GigaFlop
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States1146 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-09 23:26:21
January 09 2012 23:24 GMT
#17
I have a Galaxy S2, and when I'm connected to wifi, I can make normal phone calls over said wifi connection via a built-in piece of software. I'm on the t-mobile network, though. Does your phone give you any option like this?

edit: when this option is enabled and active, a little red icon appears in my notification bar on the top left. Looks like a little speech bubble.
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