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Make calls and send text messages for free to anyone in the world with this app 

Make calls and send text messages for free to anyone in the world with this app 

Vote: (11 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Talkatone Llc

Version: 8.0.0

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(11 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Talkatone Llc

8.0.0

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Provides you with a free phone number linked to your phone
  • Offers free calls and texts to other users
  • Works with both domestic and international numbers
  • Helps you save money
  • Includes custom features such as text stickers and group calls

Cons

  • Free services only count when calling and texting other users
  • May disconnect calls
  • Does not save messages after you remove the app
  • May not work as well on all phones

Talkatone: Free Texts, Calls and Phone Numbers is a free app that lets you make and receive calls and text messages on your phone without using a cell phone provider. It can keep you from going over your minutes and from using too much data.

Most cell phone providers today offer unlimited packages that aren't really unlimited. When you use a certain amount of data, the company will throttle your speed and leave you waiting a long time just to load a game or do a web search. If you go over your allotted number of minutes or text messages each month, the company can charge you some high fees. The Talkatone: Free Texts, Calls and Phone Numbers app lets you make as many calls and send as many text messages as you want for free.

The way this app works is quite simple. You download it and set up a new number that works with that app. Anyone who calls the number will ring through to your phone. If they send text messages, those messages will come right to your phone too. If you want to change your number in the future, the app lets you change it in seconds. You can make both international and domestic calls through the app, though you can only make a certain number of international calls. The app includes a countdown feature that shows you how many more minutes you have left. Any calls made to an American or a Canadian phone number count as domestic calls.

Designed to work with burner phones, the Talkatone: Free Texts, Calls and Phone Numbers will work with any cheap or old phone that you have. You can also pick up a pay as you go model and download the app to it. This app will never use any of the minutes on your phone. It also does not require an internet connection or a data plan. You only need to use the internet when you first download the app.

Capable of working with both data and text messages, this app comes loaded with stickers that you can add to any conversation. Those stickers let you have a little fun without relying on emojis. You can also use the app to send picture messages. Though it works well on most phones, the app will also work on tablets and will let you turn that tablet into a phone. If you want a cheap and convenient way to make calls and send texts, the Talkatone: Free Texts, Calls and Phone Numbers app can help.

Pros

  • Provides you with a free phone number linked to your phone
  • Offers free calls and texts to other users
  • Works with both domestic and international numbers
  • Helps you save money
  • Includes custom features such as text stickers and group calls

Cons

  • Free services only count when calling and texting other users
  • May disconnect calls
  • Does not save messages after you remove the app
  • May not work as well on all phones

Pros

  • One of the best VoIP solutions for mobile users on the market
  • Completely free to use for most of the services available
  • Provides you with an additional phone number free of charge

Cons

  • Has limited usage in areas without strong WiFi coverage
  • Charges for additional outbound minutes can become costly

If you're looking to abandon your traditional mobile plan in favor of something more cost-effective, Talkatone may be what you're looking for. Just keep in mind that while it offers a number of distinct advantages, it also comes with some downsides you won't find from more dedicated cell phone carriers. And while those disadvantages may not make Talkatone an all in one alternative to a more traditional cell phone carrier, it can be a lifesaver if you find yourself in a rural area with more limited data coverage or in a foreign country that doesn't support your phone company's wireless network.

Talkatone's technology is based around voice over IP, a service that allows you to make crystal clear phone calls using a WiFi internet connection rather than more conventional data plans. The app was built by Ooma, a company well known for their success in the VoIP field, and it shows. Talkatone does its job well, and you can expect a consistent level of performance from this app practically unmatched in the industry. And while Talkatone works incredibly well for cell phone users who need a backup to their alternative phone service, it can also transform a tablet into a virtual phone in a pinch.

While voice calling is the main selling point of Talkatone, this is an app that's positively rich with features. The WiFi based system means that you can make traditional calls to family, friends, and colleagues in any area with a clear WiFi connection, but that same functionality allows you to send SMS text messages as well. This is a subscription based service, but it comes with 60 minutes of free outbound calls to phone numbers in the United States and Canada each month as well as unlimited SMS and MMS messages. If you're on the receiving end of a call, you'll never be charged for call time, and additional outbound minutes can be purchased if you run over your allocated time. Just keep in mind that you can't use your own phone number when you use Talkatone's services. You'll instead by assigned a United States phone number. While this can make it a bit more difficult for your friends and family to get in touch with you, it does offer you essentially a second line for free. It's also important to recognize that Talkatone only works when you're connected to a dedicated WiFi network, so areas with more limited internet coverage can create some serious obstacles to your accessibility.

Talkatone is free to use, apart from the additional cost for outbound calls over an hour. The app's service is supported by the addition of banner ads, but these can be removed for a one time cost of $9.99.

Pros

  • One of the best VoIP solutions for mobile users on the market
  • Completely free to use for most of the services available
  • Provides you with an additional phone number free of charge

Cons

  • Has limited usage in areas without strong WiFi coverage
  • Charges for additional outbound minutes can become costly