Android is already makings its way into your phones and there are more and more android phones coming up in the market. VOIP/SIP is possible with symbian but how about VOIP on android? We got the solution-SIPDroid.
SIPDroid is a powerful open source SIP VOIP client for your android phone. In short, it enables mobile voip for all android based mobile phones. When using Sipdroid, it allows you to choose where you will use VoIP, on WLANs only, on 3G, or EDGE networks. Sipdroid primarily supports G.711 A-law.
Great! I got a android phone. Where can I download Sipdroid?
In order to install Sipdroid , you need version 1.5 "Cupcake" of Android on your phone. You can download sipdroid from here.
Sipdroid suggest using PbXes, a free hosted PBX service to route your calls via SIP. Pbxes can route incoming calls over SIP and PSTN to you. If you are online you can take it as VoIP, if off line you can take it as GSM.
If you own a android phone, Sipdroid is a must have VOIP application for you. Let us know your feedback if you are already using sipdroid.
Friday, July 10, 2009
SIPdroid VOIP SIP Client for Android Phones
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Voipscanner.com Secure Your Office IP PBX system
If you run a small business phone systems or a simple IP PBX system, security of your PBX system is extremely important. Are you sure your PBX is secure? You can now check for security holes with this free IP PBX security scanning service.
Voipscanner scans your public facing IP PBX for security holes and if you have an account with voipscanner.com, you just need to enter the IP address of your IP PBX and you will receive a report of what attackers out there might find about your IP PBX.
Why is it important to secure your IP PBX?
every small business or large business have Office PBX systems these days for internal office or external client communication. however many business still are not aware of what hackers can do to their PBX systems while they happily talking to their clients. Recently three people in the Philippines charged with hacking the private branch exchanges (PBX) of more than 2,500 companies for stealing pass codes they sold to call center operators in Italy. In fact at this stage, there are hundres of cheap international call services running off your PBX. Yes, don't be surprised if your office PBX is being used by someone in Pakistan to provide a cheap calls service.
How can voipscanner can help you?
1) The scanner will first check if the given IP address has a SIP-based IP PBX listening.
2) Proceed with extension enumeration
3) For each extension found, it will try to crack the password
4) Finally it will send you an email report in PDF format. Check this voipscanner sample report.
How can i start using Voipscanner IP PBX Scanning Service?
You need to register for voipscanner beta. Voipscanner service is in its early stage and its open for limited users. First Signup for Beta and wait for email confirmation. Confirm the link and then start using Voipscanner.
Checkout some Videos on Voipscanner:
If you are running a office PBX, scanning your IP PBX system using Voipscanner is a MUST. Guys at enabledsecurity have a great job with this application.
Monday, July 6, 2009
callforfree australia VOIP Service offers free international calls
Lately a lot of australian VOIP Providers are betting on the free international calls industry. Today, we look at another VOIP Provider who is offering free international calls worldwide including India using their local access number.
We reviewed Callr.com.au last month and today, we found callforfree.net.au almost a copycat of callr service.
These local access number based service really nothing much to offer than a simple dialin free international call service. They make money through termination charges and you get to make free calls. Everyone goes home happy!
How do we call using CallforFree?
You need to call their gateway number (0413 707 650) using your landline or mobile. At any time during the prompt, press 1 and you can Dial the international number. Prefix 0011 + Country code + Destination Number + # e.g. to make a free call to India 0011 91 98100 89750 #. You will be connected to your india destination number.
Note: Please note even though the free call to India leg is free, your local phone company is going to charge you for calling their gateway number. This depends on your phone company plans and their calling rates.
Call For Free provides free international calls to 70 countries inclding India, Pakistan & Bangladesh.
If you are in australia, you really a lot of options to make free calls to India.
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