Nimbuzz today released an update to their VoIP application for the iPhone. The new version adds the ability to make VoIP calls to landlines and mobiels via Skype-Out and Nimbuzz's major SIP partners, including Gizmo5 and SIPgate. Nimbuzz also works on an iPod Touch via wifi, essentially turning it into a VoIP phone.
iPhone users can also make VoIP connections without wifi over the 3G network using Nimbuzz Dial-up VoIP. This makes international calls much cheaper, by allowing you to dial a local number, then connecting internationally to over 50 countries.
Also in this version — Nimbuzz now allows you to post Twitter updates, making it a well-rounded, all-purpose communicator.
Mark Andrews says
You do realize this isn’t really voip over 3G, right? You make a regular phone call, and then THAT gets routed using voip to the end destination. I guess it work work, but sounds masochistic.
Mishal says
Using Nimbuzz and Vopium.com from last 4 months on Nokia and these VoIP services cut down my mobile billing expenses up to 80% i think it’s time to switch on to iPhone now.
Jeff Hester says
Mark, no it’s not technically VoIP over 3G, but it does achieve the same thing. I’m pretty sure AT&T would have a clause preventing VoIP over their data network (effectively and completely circumventing a considerable source of revenue).
JabbaJaw says
That had to happen because voip systems are starting to replace old telephony companies because it's much cheaper and it practically offers the same services.