iCall is a company I have been watching ever since I saw this video:
As an iPhone user and someone who tests the limits of his cell phone minutes each month, iCall is a very exciting possibility. Think about it. If I am at work or sitting around my house and I get a call, iCall will allow me to take the call over my wireless network rather than burning minutes. Even better, if I am on a call and come across a wireless network, iCall will allow me to transfer the call in real time from the cell network to the wireless network. Very sweet.
In addtion to the soon to be released iPhone app, iCall also offers a desktop version (Windows Only) that allows you to make calls from your PC. iCall has also built this little web widget that allow you to make unlimited 3 minute (the 1st 20 seconds is an ad) calls over the web. Go ahead and try it out. I had issues the first time I tried but after that it worked like a charm.
So what’s the damage for something this slick?
Well obviously it is not going to be free but the iCall plans do seem pretty reasonable. If the service works well and you can reduce the amount of money you shell out to AT&T, then maybe $10 for their unlimited plan could be a huge win. We shall see.
The iPhone app has been in review since October 2008 but iCall claims it will be released any day now.
Enjoy.
