Mobile World

Long Beach, CA (PRWEB) May 13, 2011

Starfone.net, a long distance company that provides international rates for some of the cheapest international calls from the U.S., has announced its new and improved Stardial international speed-dialing service. The new service will make it possible for Starfone customers to call their international contacts by simply dialing a local number with a 2-digit speed dial code (NO PIN required). The new system is intended to make the international dialing process more convenient for callers. The service can be accessed through any US or Canadian-registered number, and is free. Users also get 100 free Stardials and can manage their speed-dial options online at any time from their accounts.

The Starfone online pinless long distance system has been very successful, in part because of the low international calling rates, zero hidden charges and the convenience and overall cost-effectiveness of the system. With the new and improved Stardial speed-dialing service from Starfone.net, Starfone customers stand to enjoy a new stress-free way of dialing international contacts.

How does Stardial work? With Stardial, callers simply go online to their Starfone accounts where they can configure and manage speed dial codes for their favorite international phone numbers. Callers can assign up to 100 free Stardials and they can call these numbers from any registered phone number in the US or Canada.

Configuring a Stardial is as easy as assigning a 2-digit code e.g. 04 to an international number. This is done online within a users account. Once assigned, a user can call that international number by simply dialing a local number (1-234-567-89) and suffixing the 2-digit code. For example the user can dial 1- (last 2 digits being the speed dial code) directly without a PIN to call that international number.

Users can also save their Stardials to their home or mobile phones for one-touch dialing. For example, a user could save 1- to their regular home, office or mobile phone as a speed-dial, and simply press the required key whenever they wish to make a call.

Using the Stardial service, users can dial a local number in order to call an international number. They can then call international cheap with low Starfone international calling rates instead of the heavy international call charges experienced when calling an international number directly from their regular phone.

In addition to being significantly cheaper, the system is also hassle-free. There is no PIN to dial, and no long international number to remember – simply dial a preconfigured number (which you can save on your phone as a speed dial) from your regular phone for one-touch access to your friends, family and associates abroad.

One of the key benefits of using a speed-dialing system is that it saves time; take a call center business that has to reach a specified number of international customers in different countries a certain number of times each day to market a product or service, for example.

If the callers had to manually dial each international number and then dial a PIN to connect the call, just imagine how slow and inefficient the business will be, and workers would end up tired and frustrated after short periods of time.

But with a speed-dialing service, they could easily assign a short code to each of these high priority numbers and simply dial the code as many times as necessary to make the required number of calls – everything would be stress-free for the workers and more productive for the business.

Another key benefit of a speed-dialing service is increased productivity, since more work can be completed in less time, and with fewer resources. Businesses possibly stand to profit the most from this truly effective service offering from Starfone.net.

For the ordinary caller, the chief benefit is the convenience of the system. A frequent international caller who has to dial a long international number and a PIN with every call will easily end up frustrated with the service in the long run, but a speed-dialing solution eliminates the hassle and introduces convenience and a higher degree of flexibility to the process.

It is clear that the new and improved Stardial service from Starfone presents a simplified calling solution that takes away the stress from frequent international dialing and introduces comfort and flexibility, while making the international calling process more suitable for business operations. The new Stardial one-touch international speed-dialing service promises to be a big success with Starfone customers worldwide, who will no doubt enjoy the convenient and time-saving features of the system.

Call your international favorites in over 300 countries worldwide with a one-touch Stardial, and experience the convenience and flexibility of this innovative long distance calling solution from Starfone.net. Also get the best international phone rates when you call Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Sudan, Iran, Morrocco, Jordan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Iraq with Starfone.net.

About Starfone

Starfone is a value-added provider of long distance international prepaid and postpaid calling services based on an online pinless calling card system. Our phone card online system allows you to use our service as an online calling card, wherein you simply dial our toll-free number using any of your pre-registered numbers on your regular phone, provide a destination number to anywhere in the world, connect and start talking! No PIN, No extra fees or charges, No Hassle Simply talk and enjoy crystal clear call quality anywhere and anytime.

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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 18, 2011

Over 30 leading security researchers will present their latest discoveries at TakeDownCon, EC-Councils new technical IT security conference series, in Dallas, May 18-19. TakeDownCon will showcase the latest research in security issues ranging from mobile banking fraud malware, to weaponized, espionage-ready mobile devices and SMS-controlled smart phone botnets.

Featured presentations include:

London, UK (PRWEB) June 02, 2011

In the rapidly evolving world of VoIP telecommunications, Buzport, a highly ambitious international calling service has stepped into the ring to provide a wide array of end to end mobile user services for the global population. With the growing need to communicate on a dizzying variety of mobile devices, landlines and instant messengers Buzport has developed the technology to allow to people to talk to each other regardless of how and where the call originates.

“We’re acting as your global VoIP mobile operator,” noted founder and CEO Igor Avdonin. “You can place a call from anywhere in the world to any other destination and the end cost will only depend on the price of local gateways between the Internet and your local telephone network, not on the distance of the call. Our goal is to get people used to the fact that calling overseas is as easy and probably as cheap as making a local call on the go.”

“With a single account Buzport customers can meet all of their international calling needs from a PC, mobile phone or landline, both at home and on the move.”

Once signed up customers have three options for initiating a call. They may choose to start a call with SMS texting on a mobile phone. Users may also use SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) to make calls from PC’s or SIP-enabled hardware phones to mobile phones, landlines or any internet-based phones.

In addition to connecting mobile phones, landlines and softphones, Buzport can also be used to connect to and from internet messengers like Skype, MSN, GTalk, ICQ and Yahoo! Phone numbers and IDs used in messengers are treated in the same manner as regular phone numbers. As a result users can make calls between any combination of different terminal devices.

When SIP or internet messenging is used, the originating segment of the call is free and the customer will only pay for connecting to the destination phone. And if both sides are PC/internet based (SIP or messenger) the call is completely free. With Buzport customers only pay for airtime, no other fees are incurred.

Buzport has stated that it will be coming out with new features shortly including a pin-less calling card to facilitate calls from landlines, providing another way to initiate a call with a familiar calling card functionality for those customers who have grown accustomed to making cheap international calls in this way.

About Buzport

Buzport has provided VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) telecommunications services since 2010. Buzport utilizes cutting edge proprietary technology, a powerful server-side platform, mobile and web-based applications, developed by some of the best engineers in the modern telecom world. We are very ambitious and excited about the use and future development of our VoIP telephoning technology. Visit our website at http://buzport.com/

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(PRWEB UK) 6 June 2011

AutoWill significantly modernizes how people can write their Last Will and Testament. It’s cheaper than a couple of glasses of wine and it can be completed incredibly quickly.

AutoWill was created for the convenience of those who don’t always get around to doing the laborious tasks in life that are sometimes put at the bottom of the priority list, if on the list at all. This innovative app enables people to write, store and edit their Last Will and Testament free after an initial purchase of the app from iTunes.

Considering only 7% of people die before the age of 50, it is understandable that so many neglect this important task. It can be forgotten for many reasons including oversight, inconvenience, not getting around to it, and cost. In the case where no Last Will is written, ones estate can be given to the wrong beneficiaries, and in many circumstances, the estate is taken by the government.

“If you leave a spouse and children without writing a Last Will and Testament, and have an estate of less than

Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) November 30, 2011

Remember the days before the internet when faxes ruled the world? The fax machine was the perfect device for sending documents clear across the country or around the world, but the fax machine has gone out of style since the world became more concerned about conserving the environment and reducing paper waste. However, the practical fax system is not gone forever.

MaxEmail.com is proud to announce a revolutionary internet fax service that allows users to send faxes via email, thus eliminating the paper waste and keeping costs low while providing all the practicality of the fax machine. Jim Siwek, President of Operations, at IGC, Inc., proudly announced this service by stating, MaxEmail provides a great way for businesses to bridge traditional fax communication with the mobile power of email and the Internet.

Fax machines provided users with the ability to send physical documents without the need to type them up or scan them, and MaxEmail provides exactly the same service. The only difference: MaxEmail sends faxes directly to the email inbox instead of printing the document out on paper. “Our clients are no longer tied to their fax machines. Using email and the web, faxes can be sent and received anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”, says Jim.

The main benefit offered by a fax to email service is lowered costs for any individual, company, or corporation. There is no need to purchase a fax machine, an additional phone line for sending faxes, toner, ink, fax repair services, or a new fax machine when the old one inevitably breaks down. Using the online fax service has no cost whatsoever aside from the monthly fee, making it a cost-effective solution for offline and online businesses looking to keep overhead costs low.

Another major benefit offered by a fax email service is the ability to send faxes from anywhere around the world. Faxes can be sent wherever an internet connection is available, whether in a bus station, police station, or workplace coffee station. Rather than having to head to the office to receive a fax, MaxEmail online fax users can receive faxes anytime, anyplace.

This online fax service comes with a dedicated fax number that is connected directly to an email inbox easily, and any faxes that are sent to the fax number are instantly accessible on a smartphone, tablet device, or laptop. Faxes are delivered in PDF format to make it easier for users to access them without the need to install special software onto their computer or mobile device. There is never the risk of the busy signal that made traditional faxing such a nightmare, and multiple faxes can be sent at once regardless of the time of day.

Individuals will find the starting package for an email to fax service to be accessible for as low as $ 7 a month for 250 received pages and 100 sent pages per month. Corporate packages start at just $ 39.95 a month for volumes or 800 pages or more per month and 3 user accounts. Those who dont require area codes for their fax number will find the cost of the service is $ 24 a year for 100 received pages a month, with a nominal charge added for each fax sent.

The service is cost efficient, time efficient, and convenient for those who still need to send faxes, and MaxEmail is proud to offer its services to anyone who is in need of a cheap, fast, and easy fax service.

For more information on MaxEmails services, or to purchase an online fax package, visit http://www.maxemail.com contact Jim Siwek at

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(PRWEB) December 01, 2011

For most people, having a cell phone is more than a luxuryit is a necessity. Anyone who has ever been stuck at the side of the road with a flat tire knows how important it is to be able to call for help when needed. In addition, parents and their kids rely on cell phones to keep in touch with each other throughout the day, as do bosses and their employees.

Unfortunately, cell phone service is not always cheap, and for many people, having one or more phones can take a pretty good bite out of the monthly budget. As a result, many people have had to give up their cell phones, leaving them without a way to call for help when needed.

A website has gotten a lot of attention lately for its comprehensive reviews and information on free government cell phones. Free Government Cell Phones 4 U was founded in mid-2011, and is already developed a well-deserved reputation as an outstanding source for people to learn about how to obtain free government phones, read reviews and find the best cell phone providers to work with.

These free government cell phones may sound too good to be true, but they are the real deal, an article on the website explained, adding that over 8 million Americans in close to 40 states are enrolled in free government cell phone programs.

Those who qualify for the free government phones will not be charged connection fees, have to sign an annual contract, make a deposit, or pay monthly service fees for the cell phone. As the website explained, the only requirement is that people must comply with the annual certification requirement for ongoing service.

Using the website is easy; simply log onto the home page and begin browsing through the vast array of information and reviews.

The United States government has partnered with numerous companies to provide the free service and distribute the cell phones to qualifying customers. For example, Assurance Wireless, managed by Virgin Mobile, is the fastest-growing free government phone provider.

Another company that provides this service is Reachout Wireless, part of Nexus Communications. Although it is only operating in a few states, they are quickly expanding their program.

Safelink Wireless is the oldest and largest free government cell phone carrier in the United Sates. It offers up to 250 free local and domestic long distance minutes each month to eligible people.

About Free Government Cell Phones 4 U:

Free Government Cell Phones 4 U was founded in the second half of 2011, and has quickly become a leading authority on the Lifeline Assistance program and free government cell phones. The website also features reviews of the different programs and providers to do business with. For more information, please visit http://www.freegovernmentcellphones4u.com

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Montclair, New Jersey (PRWEB) October 05, 2011

Steve Jobs has transformed the lives of consumers and businesses – especially small businesses, writes Ramon Ray, Editor & Technology Evangelist of Smallbiztechnology.com.

He writes that Steve’s legacy, is in two parts, the creation of Apple as a competitor to the PC industry and the revolution of the mobile marketplace in the creation of the iPhone.

With his death the stimulation of innovative competitiveness could be stifled.

In the blog post ( http://smallbiztechnology.com/?p=18209 ) Ramon writes that Apple computer was always the scrappy competitor and alternative to Microsoft and PC vendors.

When Steve Jobs launched the i series of products iPod, iPhone, iTouch, and iPad Steve ushered in a drastic transformation of the stagnant mobile computing market.

Apples entry into the mobile market was the catalyst of Google launching Android, Black Berrys dominance on the corporate mobile market being seriously challenged and Microsoft Windows Mobile franchise being critically challenged, thus stimulating Microsoft to rethink its entire mobile strategy.

Steve Jobs will be missed for showing his peers and competitors that technology needs to be feature rich, fun, well designed and not necessarily cheap. Steve, thanks for enabling more powerful mobile technology for consumers and businesses and especially small businesses.

Smallbiztechnology.com hopes that technology vendors will continue to aggressively innovate and think outside of the “status quo” when designing technology products.

About Smallbiztechnology.com – Smallbiztechnology.com is a media company producing evnets and content helping small business owners and entrepreneurs use technology as a tool to further grow their businesses.

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Stockholm, Sweden & San Francisco, USA (PRWEB) October 13, 2011

Rebtel, the worlds second largest mobile VoIP company after Skype, today announced the launch of Rebtel 2.0, a new generation of intelligent applications designed for desktop and smartphones, which facilitates platform independent free high-quality calls. The free iPhone application, available today from iTunes, allows users to make and receive free international calls using WiFi/3G as well as local minutes. Texts and calls can also be done to any non-Rebtel users on any phone for rates up to 90% cheaper than the standard international calling rate of an average carrier. The app also introduces a new proprietary Rebtel technology called KeepTalking, which by the push of a button allows users to seamlessly transition mid-call from WiFi/3G to local minutes. The iPhone and desktop applications will add to the Rebtel free call network already including Android and Blackberry applications and facilitate free calls between all existing platforms.

The market for voice is still twice that of all TV operators and three times more than all internet related revenues. Voice calls generated $ 628 billion of carrier operator revenues last year, meaning that two thirds of total revenues and half of total profits still come from voice calls. Mobile messaging generated 19% of total mobile operator revenues 45% of total profits. That means that voice and messaging produced 86% of all mobile operator revenues and 95% of their profits. The mobile VoIP market is expected to reach $ 36 billion in revenues by 2016 and by the end of 2011, there will be around 70 million mobile VoIP users according to a study from Visiongain 2011.

The industry is full of exciting innovations such as GroupMe, Tango and Viber, however these services are limited to those who have downloaded these apps and those who have strong enough data coverage. Rebtel has none of these limitations and addresses them with one single app, said Andreas Bernstrom, CEO of Rebtel. Our app makes smart decisions based on price and data connection quality. The app allows you to call any phone or PC anywhere over WiFi/3G or the cellular network using local minutes, and allows users to seamlessly switch between the two if data coverage deteriorates. Its the best of both worlds and will ensure huge user savings of up to 40% compared to services like Skype.

Rebtel 2.0 offers the following features and benefits:

KeepTalking

For situations when the WiFi/3G connection is not good enough to sustain a call, Rebtel introduces KeepTalking, allowing users to simply press a button on the iPhone call screen during a WiFi/3G call to seamlessly improve the connection from data to local numbers and still be able to make a Free International Call using Rebtels applications and local numbers in 53 countries. The new innovation KeepTalking aims to increase voice quality, reduce phone bills and greatly reduce dropped calls. With the new applications it is now possible to keep calling internationally for free even when you transfer from data to a regular mobile call.

Platform Independent Free Calls Between Rebtel App Users

Calls to friends who are running any Rebtel application on a smartphone or PC can be made for free over WiFi/3G as well as using local minutes. These contacts are labeled Free in the in-app contact list to make it simple to see whos already using Rebtel, and who you should invite. Whenever a friend or business acquaintance in a users contact list downloads Rebtel 2.0, a PUSH message is sent as a notification. Rebtel also offers SMS to any mobile phone number, with an average cost savings of approximately 60% over U.S. carriers.

Contact Integration

Rebtel 2.0 works with each users own contact list wherever it might live. The companys mobile offerings integrate with the phones native address book, while the PC app allows you to connect with third-party services such as Google Contacts and Facebook.

Easy Set-up

With the new Rebtel applications, the sign up process is reduced to one single step where the user simply connects their phone to the Rebtel network. Immediately after signup, the user can see which friends in their contact list they can call for free.

About Rebtel

Rebtel is the worlds second largest mobile VoIP company. Today, Rebtel is growing rapidly with more than 13 million callers and with a run rate of over 1 billion minutes per year. The company is on pace to hit $ 75 million in revenue run rate end of 2011. Rebtel users call through smartphone or desktop applications or any other phone to make free or cheap international calls using either data calls globally or one of the worlds largest local number network for calling from 50 Rebtel countries. For more information, or to start using Rebtel, go to http://www.rebtel.com.

Contact:

Eric Gonzalez

VSCpr for Rebtel

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Edinburgh (PRWEB) October 28, 2011

The new version of the Skyscanner Android App, which compares millions of flights in seconds, now brings the most powerful features and flexibility of the Skyscanner website to Android users.

Version two of the app allows customers to browse flights from a specific airport, a city or even a whole country. Those just looking for a cheap trip can get inspired by searching to everywhere and get a list of the cheapest flights from their nearest airports.

Those flexible on when they travel can view the lowest fares across a week, a month or even the whole year with the handy chart view, ensuring they find the best deals.

Filters can be applied to search results allowing customers to view flight options for specific airlines, at specific times or simply by price.

Once a flight is found, customers can email details to themselves to book later, share them with friends, or go ahead and book directly with the relevant airline or travel agent straight away.

Barry Smith, Skyscanner Director of Global Data Services and Mobile commented:

The latest version of the Skyscanner Android app replicates the powerful functionality of the main Skyscanner website, allowing customers to find the best flights in seconds. Its indispensible for savvy travellers keen to search for flights on the go and saves both time and money.

Version two of the Skyscanner app for Andriod will be available in more than 25 languages including Japanese, Russian, French and Spanish, and joins the suite of Skyscanner apps including those for iPhone and the forthcoming iPad app.

About Skyscanner

Skyscanner is a travel search site providing online comparisons on flight prices for millions of flights on over 600 airlines, as well as car hire, hotels and deals.

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Research Triangle Park, NC (PRWEB) November 08, 2011

republic wireless , the countrys newest wireless provider, today began a revolution in wireless by launching nationwide Hybrid Calling unlimited talk, text, and Web with no contract for $ 19 a month.

republic wireless Hybrid Calling enables its smartphones to use Wi-Fi in the home, office or anywhere else as the primary network for calls. When outside of Wi-Fi coverage, the smartphone seamlessly uses the cellular network. The companys $ 19 per-month rate and low smartphone cost unlocks the value of widely available Wi-Fi networks, reducing costs typically charged by other US-based wireless carriers.

Wi-Fi is ubiquitous and cheap, said Brian Dally, GM of republic. Cellular spectrum, by contrast, is expensive and controlled by the few. So we inverted the status quo, routing everything over Wi-Fi whenever possible and relegating cellular to its proper place when we are outside of the home, office, or hotspots. The result is unparalleled consumer freedom and unbeatable value.

Traditional mobile network operators prevent their smartphones from dialing natively over Wi-Fi, restrict data usage, hike monthly rates, and charge additional fees. republic wireless is taking an exciting new approach. The company does not charge overages or roaming fees. In fact, republic wireless has eliminated contracts and termination fees altogether.

We hold this to be self-evident: that the best, fastest, and highest-value network is the Wi-Fi you already have in your home and office, said David Morken, co-founder and CEO of republic wireless parent company, Bandwidth.com. We believe that most smartphones should be communicating over Wi-Fi natively, and only using cellular spectrum if needed, not all the time, said Morken. The cellular emperor has no clothes smart consumers have been clamoring for someone to unlock the value of our home and office networks for years. republic wireless uniquely delivers what theyve been asking for. Our beta, launched today, ushers in a new era in wireless and is the beginning of our mission to bring customers unprecedented value.

The republic wireless community will leverage available Wi-Fi networks to minimize its cellular footprint. Each member will establish at least one Wi-Fi connection to maintain the communitys fair use policy. To help members keep tabs on how theyre doing, republic wireless provides them with regular feedback and usage data available online. The data includes comparative and trended metrics such as Wi-Fi percentage and cell network utilization for the individual and the community overall.

Membership at republic wireless includes an LG Optimus Android smartphone running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) without a contract. The service comes complete with Hybrid Calling and unlimited talk, text and Web. When members are outside the range of Wi-Fi, republic wireless smartphones utilize cellular networks with nationwide coverage.

Membership at republic wireless, which costs $ 199 for an initial start up fee plus $ 19 per month thereafter, includes: