VoIP Executive Summary

Voice Over Internet Protocol or "VoIP",
lets you make FREE "phone" calls via the internet.

With software packages such as Skype, Fring and Google Voice.

  • My goal is to use my Apple iPod (2G) Touch and:
    1. Make (FREE) SKYPE voice calls to my SKYPE friends in Japan, France and England.
    2. Have a normal (FREE) phone number assigned to my iPod, so my friends can call me.
  • We will use Fring as the front-end to it all.
    - The image below is a direct link for Fring on the Apple App Store.
    Direct link to the Apple Apps Store

    Acronyms you should know about:

    1. VoIP, Voice over the Internet.
    2. SIP, A phone number for internet phones.
    3. POT, Plain old fashoned telephone.

    PRE-FLIGHT:
    1. First you need the SECOND GENERATION of the Apple iPod Touch from Apple and a microphone.
      - The FIRST (1G) GENERATION iPod Touch does not support a microphone via the headphone jack...
    2. Print out this user account FORM, you will thank me later !!!
    IN-FLIGHT:
    1. Install Fring on your IPOD then run it and make an account.

    2. Install Gizmo5 on your COMPUTER and make an account.
      - All we want from Gizmo is a free SIP number.
      - You do NOT have to give them any money.

    3. Install Skype on your COMPUTER and make an account.
      - I suggest you give Skype 10 bucks.
      - We will use Skype to make all our OUT BOUND calls to normal phones.

    4. Take the SIP number given to you by Gizmo5 (above), and ask for a free POT phone number from ipkall.
      • REMEMBER, ipkall will DELETE your account if not USED for 30 days !!!!
      • This will take about 24 hrs.
      • You can choose from a few prefexes in the Seatle Washington area.
      • Give this POT number to your NON-Skype frineds so they can call you.
      • I have a sample of the IPkAll signup screen HERE (i would PRINT this out too if i were you).

    5. Now run Fring on your iPod and goto the "add-ons" section:
      - Select SIP, and then enter your Gizmo account info you got above (used for inbound POT calls).
      - In Skype section, enter the required from above (used for outbound POT calls).

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    6. If all goes well, your Fring "Add-on" screen should look like the pic below,

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    POST-FLIGHT:
    OK we are all done, why not make a few calls !
    Remember, we now have THREE clients that help us make FREE phone calls:
  • Fring, which we use as a front end to all. By itself, it can make Fring to Fring calls too.
  • Skype, the "Skype-Out" options is NOT free, but could make all this VoIP stuff very easy.
  • Nimbuzz, the new kid on the block, like Fring but maybe better.
    It has a lot more SIP carriers then Fring.
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    Assorted information on microphones for your 2G iPod Touch.
    1. The Coby CVEM86 Stereo Earphones with Microphone are GREAT !
      Sounds 100% better then the Apple $80 set (see below), and only cost me 17 bucks at Longs Drug !!!
      • Hands-free communication for cellular phones which use a 3.5mm standard stereo jack.
      • In-line microphone with call and music controls for iPhone or iPod Touch 2G.
      • High-definition neodymium drivers optimized to produce pounding bass, warm mids, and ringing highs.
      • In-ear isolation earphones block background noise so you can concentrate on your music.
      • Interchangeable silicon ear plugs create a comfortable and secure fit.

    2. The Griffin SmartTalk microphone works GREAT on my iPod Touch too.
      - 20 bucks, part number: 3016-SMRTLKB

    3. I also highly recommend the Griffin Navigate,
      a inline controller, with a nifty Organic Light Emitting Diode or OLED and built in FM Radio !!!!



    4. And if you are looking for a nifty charger and power adapter, check out what MacAlly has.

    5. What a good idea, build the external battery into the USB docking cable !
      • 3 inch cable with a 2100 mAh battery for $19.15
      • 6 inch cable with a 2300 mAh battery for $22.95
      • 10 inch cable with a 2500 mAh battery for $25.95

    1. Apple iPhone Stereo Headset (tested ok, people say it will break soon)
      Part Number: MA814LL/A
      30 bucks
      URL: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA814
    2. Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
      Part Number: MB770
      30 bucks
      URL: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB770
    3. Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic
      Part Number: MA850
      80 bucks
      URL: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA850
    4. iPod 1 gen Touch Headset (for hackers only)
      Part Number:
      50 bucks
      URL: http://home.swipnet.se/ridax/touchmic.htm

    More information is here.

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