What is VoIP? Well it stands for Voice Over IP, and what that means is making voice calls over the internet, instead of the voice network. Hangouts was actually updated recently to do VoIP calls, as well as VoLTE. But they weren’t the first ones to do so. We’ll take a look at 10 other VoIP apps that work on Android.
With Viber you can Text with your friends. Make free calls with HD sound quality. Photo sharing, video messages, voice messages, locations, stickers and emoticons. Groups with up to 100 participants. Download stickers from the Sticker Market, making messaging fun! Ability to sort and reorder stickers. Push notifications guarantee that you never miss a message or call, even when Viber is off. Integration with native contact list for calls and messages. Support for the Viber Desktop application on Windows and Mac.
Turn your Android device into a free phone. Get a free US phone number that will be able to receive calls from anywhere in the world. In addition, you will be able to make unlimited calls to US and Canadian phone numbers for free using Voice over IP (VoIP) technology. You get all of this without using any of your cellular minutes. GrooVe IP works on any android device, mobile phone or tablet, and allows you to make calls using the device’s data (WiFi or mobile data) connection.
Free calls & texts via WiFi or cellular data, no cell minutes used. Free inbound calls, free SMS texting, free monthly outbound minutes . Unlimited free in-app calls & texts with pictures.
Lync 2013
You need to have a Lync account already to use this app. Also, some functionality might require an update to Lync Server or might not be available to all users. If you’re not sure about your account status, please contact your IT department. Lync 2013 for Android extends the power of Lync to your mobile device – including voice & video over wireless, rich presence, instant messaging, conferencing, and calling features from a single, easy-to-use interface.
WiCall : VoIP call, wifi call
When you call, wicall bypasses your regular carrier and make VOIP calls using your wifi internet connection at home, at your office, or in an hotel room (no more roaming fees) with your phone or tablet.
Facebook Messenger
Instantly reach the people in your life–for free. Messenger is just like texting, but you don’t have to pay for every message (it works with your data plan). Not just for Facebook friends: Message people in your phone book and just enter a phone number to add a new contact. Also make free calls over the internet.
LINE: Free Calls & Messages
With LINE you can send messages and calls. Video Calls, Now you can make Video Calls with LINE! Perfect for everything from talking with far away friends and family to holding business meetings.
fring Free Calls, Video & Text
Free Calls, Group Calls, Texting, Video, Group Video, and more! New! You can now fring your friends on Symbian. New! Use your phone number for registration instead of username / password. Group calling with 4 friends at the same time! Free calls, messaging & video calls to other fring users worldwide. Free text messaging (no more expensive SMS). Almost free calls to mobiles and landlines with fringOut.
Hangouts
This is the app that most of us here at Android Headlines use. Because you can make VoIP calls with your Google Voice number. Not only can you message all your Google+ friends, but also your Gmail contacts and send SMS through Hangouts. And now with the Hangouts Dialer, you can make calls through Hangouts on WiFi, 3G, and 4G networks.