Free phone calls with VoipDiscount. Call your online friends for free as well as a special selection of popular international destinations

System Requirements

In order to use the software, your computer must meet the following minimum system requirements.

Minimum System Requirements:
* PC running Windows Vista, XP, 2000 (with SP2)
* 300 MHz processor
* 128 MB RAM
* 10 MB free disk space on your hard drive
* Sound Card and a headset
* Internet Connection broadband: Cable, DSL, with minimum 64 kbit/s up/downstream)

However, in order to take advantage of all of the advanced features of the VoipDiscount and to experience the best sound quality possible, we highly recommend the following configuration.

Recommended System Requirements:

* PC running Windows Vista, XP, 2000 (with SP2)
* 1 GHz processor
* 256 MB RAM
* 30 MB free space on your hard drive
* Full duplex sound card (most sound cards made after 1998), headset
* Cable, DSL or equivalent broadband connection to Internet

Downloading The VoipDiscount

The software is free to download and you can always get the latest version here. If you have any problems using VoipDiscount, please first make sure that you are using the most recent version of the software.

Installation

Double-click the installation file you just downloaded to start installing the VoipDiscount free call on your computer.

VoipDiscount starts automatically each time you start windows. With the VoipDiscount always running, other users will be more likely to find you online. You can change these settings at any time from the VoipDiscount program by selecting "options".

Starting the VoipDiscount for the First Time

The first time you start the VoipDiscount, you will be asked to choose a User Name and password. The User Name and password fields are required in order to use the VoipDiscount. You can choose any name but it must be at least 6 characters in length. If the name is already in use by someone else you will have to try another name. Now you can make a free call with your friends.

Making your first VoipDiscount call

For a fee call to any online VoipDiscount user, simply enter the username in the textbox and click the dial button. For a free call to any regular phone, enter the desired number in the textbox and click the dial-button. If you are calling a land line in one of our free destinations, the call will be placed at no costs at all. For all other calls, you will be asked to buy credits first.
Please note that when you call a number (even if it's local) you should always dial 00 + countrycode + areacode + subscribernumber)

Improving Sound Quality
To get the best possible sound quality, we highly recommend you try the following:

* Use a headset with a built in microphone. Headsets are available for purchase at most computer retailers and will dramatically improve sound quality.

* Tell your friend to get a headset. Note that voice quality is affected by the equipment on both sides of the conversation.

The best way to ensure high quality sound is to have a headset on both ends of the conversation.

If you don't have a headset, you are still likely to improve sound quality if you:

* Use headphones instead of your computer speakers
* Try moving the microphone closer or further away from your mouth
* Use an external microphone (note that most laptops use low-quality microphones)
* Update your soundcard drivers
* Note that if you don't own a microphone, you may be able to use a pair of headphones as a temporary solution by connecting these to the microphone jack of your sound card. Try it!

Tabs

VoipDiscount is divided into several tabs, each with a specific purpose.
The Contacts Tab shows other VoipDiscount users which you have added to your Contact List. The icon next to the User Name indicates the Online Status of these users. You can right-click any User Name in your Contact List to see a number of choices for communicating with, or managing this user in your Contact List.

The Dial pad Tab shows you a graphic representation of the buttons you find on any ordinary phone, and they work accordingly.

Speed-dial text field

The Text Box near the bottom of the main VoipDiscount window allows you to free call directly by entering their User Name or phone number and pressing enter.

Using a SIP device

If you want to use your own preferred SIP device, but also want to profit from the great VoipDiscount offers, you can click here for information about setting up your SIP device with VoipDiscount.

Using other hardware

VoipDiscount has selected, tested and certified various USB phones, headsets, routers and other hardware for your convenience. Click here for an overview.

Calling with VoipDiscount

Please note that when you call a number (even if it's local) you should always dial 00 + countrycode + areacode + subscribernumber
There are several ways to call with VoipDiscount:
* From the textbox, enter the User Name of another VoipDiscount user, or the desired phone number and press enter.
* Double-click a User Name in your contact list.
* Use the dialpad to make a call just like you do on a regular phone.
* Or use the keypad on your PC.

Sending text messages (SMS) via VoipDiscount

VoipDiscount offers various ways to send ultra cheap text messages, for FREE! You can use the VoipDiscount software or use the SMS option in your personal pages.

And it gets even better:
Sending text messages via VoipDiscount is not only very cheap, you can also send messages to multiple mobile numbers AND decide when you want the messages to be sent.

For example: You can text all your friends your new years greetings without even touching your phone. Just schedule the messages to be sent at the desired moment and off you go!

Costs for the text messages are settled via your VoipDiscount account. Click here for our CHEAP sms rates!