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HelloKittysMum Dec 1, 2011 2:19 pm


Originally Posted by aroundtheworld76 (Post 17542085)
While skype, facetime, etc are great for talking to others who have that app, to call real phones isn't free. Find a phone (or hack your Iphone) that enables true wifi calling. My new (android) phone will make and receive regular calls over the wifi network of the hotel, coffee shop, etc. This saves a lot of international roaming charges and doesn't require the use of skype or other paid apps.

Which app is it - I have an andoid so if there is a good VOIP app I would use it.

keruin Dec 1, 2011 6:59 pm


Originally Posted by QueenOfCoach (Post 17357318)
Exactly.

And, yes, I know I'm weird. No alcohol, no caffeine, no tobacco. My mother used to call me her "Little Puritan".

My mother called me her "Little Toaster Oven." Not really relevant here, but a great memory nonetheless.

LarryJ Dec 2, 2011 6:02 am


Originally Posted by HelloKittysMum (Post 17549200)
Which app is it - I have an andoid so if there is a good VOIP app I would use it.

Nettalk is one.

new2japan Dec 2, 2011 9:48 am


Originally Posted by vmsea (Post 17351355)
I'm sure a lot of veterans here travel for work/business..

My job is probably changing a bit and I'll need to travel internationally 50% of the time (Russia, Australia, Japan, China, Various Europe, Brazil, etc)..

Any tips on how to stay healthy, fit, SANE, and keep in touch with the significant other and family? Things that keep that much travel fun, gadgets that make it just that much easier etc?

Excited about the role but not sure about the travel.. Advice greatly appreciated!

Jet lag every second week? I really pity you. I hope they're paying you a lot for this. Have you talked to other people who have this job? How are the travel policies, etc?

aroundtheworld76 Dec 2, 2011 12:14 pm


Originally Posted by HelloKittysMum (Post 17549200)
Which app is it - I have an andoid so if there is a good VOIP app I would use it.

Mine came installed on my T-Mobile phone. There is an icon on my apps page that says "WIFI Calling" where it can be toggled on/off. Otherwise, It automatically turns on when the wifi signal reaches a certain quality. If the signal drops below that quality level, then calls and text messages are routed over the international roaming network instead.


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