Fring

andy · **Fring -** 19-03-2007, 15:17

I had hardly heard of this, maybe just a glance on Skype forums

It's a client for using VoIP over 3g/gprs or wi-fi access, mainly in Symbian Nokias.

The most recent version is usable with SIP accounts, as well as Skype, GoogleTalk, etc

I don't yet have such a phone, but I posted this on Voxalot forums a couple of days ago, and Martin there seems to quite like it.

Yazcedric · **Fring -** 27-03-2007, 05:45

Hi, Andy,

I recently signed up Fring with my Nokia E70.
Installing program is not so difficult (I had use my wifi at home to download application because my US T-mo prepaid does not allow it).
Their customer service is excellent.
At first, I had a difficulty in receiving their message
(they will send a message to your cellphone containing a download url once you sign up),
but they responded me within an hour by e-mail and solved it!

Registration of my Skype and SIP account (voxalot, in my case) was also very straight-forward.
It is interesting to see Skype icon in my Nokia E70.
Also, Fring synchronizes your Skype contact list (Skype user names and other phone numbers) and show them on your contact list.
One thing I have noticed is that Skypeout calls made through my E70 are charged with a connection fee even though I can make unlimited calls within US and Canada in my Skype account (~end of this year) using my home computers.
If my memory is correct, I've heard that Skype Pro account holders experienced similar issue - I saw some reports in Fring's forum.
I don't know the technical details, but one thing I can imagine is that Fring's gateway is probably recognized as "outside" of US by Skype even though I physically generate Skype out calls within US.

This is my quick report of Fring. If they fix this Skype's connection charge issue, I would use this more often. Currently I am happy with Truphone for wifi-voip, but it is good to have extra (particularly Fring seems to be compatible with Voxalot).

AndreA · 01-04-2007, 15:52

it's really great the SIP feature... i can use my Skypho.net landline number everywhere

loniir · 21-05-2009, 03:55

I have tried fring on my NOKIA E61. First problem, overloading memory and processor.
Second, it is client-server solution. All passwords for e-mail's, IM, SIP accounts available for Israilan company. No crypto no safety.

mingelli · 21-05-2009, 09:56

I have used it successfully on my iPhone (downloaded form AppStore), all skype contacts are synchronized and you can set up 1 SIP account in addition. Works fine.

andy · 21-05-2009, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by loniir

I have tried fring on my NOKIA E61. First problem, overloading memory and processor.
Second, it is client-server solution. All passwords for e-mail's, IM, SIP accounts available for Israilan company. No crypto no safety.

As you will notice, the forum software has pre-moderated your other post. Please note that this place does not exist for you to pretend to have found new products or to criticise rivals.

Stu · 21-05-2009, 16:49

I like Fring and think it is a good discussion. There is a discussion going, however, at Whirlpool.net.au about someone who thinks that his credentials were stolen from Fring. I didn't see much evidence of the assessment, but am passing it on for whatever it is worth.

With respect to Israeli security, if I were going to ethnically stereotype on security or technology, Israel would score a ton of points. Treatment of refugees or who has a better to land doesn't factor into this equation.

It is like talking technology in Singapore. They have a great infrastructure and good technology. The death penalty for marijuana or suppression of free speech is topic for a different forum.

DRNewcomb · 21-05-2009, 21:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by loniir

All passwords for e-mail's, IM, SIP accounts available for Israilan company. No crypto no safety.

While I do use Fring this is a big concern for me.

Stu · 22-05-2009, 14:26

Fring does a great job at connection at low bandwith and I have it connected to my Asterisks box. I'm debating whether I should include a PIN (at least as to international calls) on that extension.

andy3450 · 20-06-2009, 15:49

I am using fring on my nokia e51 its works great no major issue in that. Nice app to have in nokia symbian phone.

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andy (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Prophet Posts: 2,128 Join Date: 10 Dec 2004 Country:	Fring - 19-03-2007, 15:17 I had hardly heard of this, maybe just a glance on Skype forums It's a client for using VoIP over 3g/gprs or wi-fi access, mainly in Symbian Nokias. The most recent version is usable with SIP accounts, as well as Skype, GoogleTalk, etc I don't yet have such a phone, but I posted this on Voxalot forums a couple of days ago, and Martin there seems to quite like it.

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Yazcedric (Offline) Junior Member Amateur Member Posts: 15 Join Date: 29 Jan 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Country:	Fring - 27-03-2007, 05:45 Hi, Andy, I recently signed up Fring with my Nokia E70. Installing program is not so difficult (I had use my wifi at home to download application because my US T-mo prepaid does not allow it). Their customer service is excellent. At first, I had a difficulty in receiving their message (they will send a message to your cellphone containing a download url once you sign up), but they responded me within an hour by e-mail and solved it! Registration of my Skype and SIP account (voxalot, in my case) was also very straight-forward. It is interesting to see Skype icon in my Nokia E70. Also, Fring synchronizes your Skype contact list (Skype user names and other phone numbers) and show them on your contact list. One thing I have noticed is that Skypeout calls made through my E70 are charged with a connection fee even though I can make unlimited calls within US and Canada in my Skype account (~end of this year) using my home computers. If my memory is correct, I've heard that Skype Pro account holders experienced similar issue - I saw some reports in Fring's forum. I don't know the technical details, but one thing I can imagine is that Fring's gateway is probably recognized as "outside" of US by Skype even though I physically generate Skype out calls within US. This is my quick report of Fring. If they fix this Skype's connection charge issue, I would use this more often. Currently I am happy with Truphone for wifi-voip, but it is good to have extra (particularly Fring seems to be compatible with Voxalot). Yazcedric Cellphones: Nokia E70 (unlocked), Nokia 6010 (unlocked), Nokia 6030 (T-mobile USA) Prepaid SIM: T-mobile USA, Smartone-Vodafone HK, Yackiemobile, O2 UK Expired SIM: Orange France (prepaid) Unknown status: MeSim (most likely expired) Prepaid phone: Softbank Sharp 201SH VoIP: Voxalot, voipcheap, Tpad.com, Freedigits.com, Globe7, Gizmo project, voicestick Mobile VoIP: Truphone, Fring

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AndreA (Offline) Administrator Prepaid Genius Posts: 1,650 Join Date: 13 Jan 2004 Location: Florence, Italy Country:	01-04-2007, 15:52 it's really great the SIP feature... i can use my Skypho.net landline number everywhere ANTPEAΣ AΠO THN ΦΛΩPENTIA My Phones: iPhone 2G, E65, N70, P910 DVB-H, A835, 6630, 7600, 6210, S55, T39 "Working" PrePaids: IT: Wind, H3G, Vodafone, Tim, CoopVoce, Poste Mobile, Telepass Mobile, Uno Mobile - CH: OrangeClick - RSM: Prima Easy - UK: O2, H3G - INT: United Mobile, TravelSim, ICQ SIM "Deceased" PrePaids: IT: Blu - AT: H3G - FR: Itineris - ES: Yoigo - GR: Cosmote, Frog - HR: Tele2 - UK: Virgin, Orange TO: UCall - NZ: Vodafone - IN: Hutch - CAN: Fido - USA: T-Mobile - INT: Travelfone, CallKey, Globalsim, HopMobile, GT, 09, Mobal, Yackiemobile ITALIAN TLC BLOG

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loniir (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 1 Join Date: 21 May 2009 Country:	21-05-2009, 03:55 I have tried fring on my NOKIA E61. First problem, overloading memory and processor. Second, it is client-server solution. All passwords for e-mail's, IM, SIP accounts available for Israilan company. No crypto no safety.

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mingelli (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Fan Posts: 149 Join Date: 22 Mar 2009 Location: Italy roaming on my yacht Country:	21-05-2009, 09:56 I have used it successfully on my iPhone (downloaded form AppStore), all skype contacts are synchronized and you can set up 1 SIP account in addition. Works fine.

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Stu (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Guru Posts: 1,091 Join Date: 11 Feb 2004 Location: Detroit (formerly Dubai) Country:	21-05-2009, 16:49 I like Fring and think it is a good discussion. There is a discussion going, however, at Whirlpool.net.au about someone who thinks that his credentials were stolen from Fring. I didn't see much evidence of the assessment, but am passing it on for whatever it is worth. With respect to Israeli security, if I were going to ethnically stereotype on security or technology, Israel would score a ton of points. Treatment of refugees or who has a better to land doesn't factor into this equation. It is like talking technology in Singapore. They have a great infrastructure and good technology. The death penalty for marijuana or suppression of free speech is topic for a different forum.

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Stu (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Guru Posts: 1,091 Join Date: 11 Feb 2004 Location: Detroit (formerly Dubai) Country:	22-05-2009, 14:26 Fring does a great job at connection at low bandwith and I have it connected to my Asterisks box. I'm debating whether I should include a PIN (at least as to international calls) on that extension.

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andy3450 (Offline) Junior Member Newbie Posts: 5 Join Date: 18 Jun 2009 Country:	20-06-2009, 15:49 I am using fring on my nokia e51 its works great no major issue in that. Nice app to have in nokia symbian phone.