Could I make a call using iPad?

susja · Mar 27, 2012

Hello.
I am just wondering if I could make a regular phone call from my iPad. I know that I could use FaceTime but most of my friends are not using Apple devices.
I know that I could use Skype to place a call but it's not free
Could I use Google voice or any other voice over ip app to make a call?
Thanks

sjleworthy · Mar 27, 2012

Regular as in to a normal land line or mobile? Not for free no.

Skype does cost as you say, but their prices are sooooo much cheaper than normal phone prices.

willywonka · Mar 27, 2012

I used Talkatone when I was in Spain to make calls to US phone numbers over WiFi. The sound was good and I had no problems. All the calls were free. You just need to set up a gmail account(free).

susja · Mar 27, 2012

willywonka said:

I used Talkatone when I was in Spain to make calls to US phone numbers over WiFi. The sound was good and I had no problems. All the calls were free. You just need to set up a gmail account(free).
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Well it looks that are absolutely right and using Talkatone allowed me to place a call. I am not sure how it could make international call .... So I bought GC I.e. Google Connect which use Google voice account and now I could place call directly from GC which uses Google voice and Talkatone.
Thanks a lot for a great suggestion.

Diane B · Mar 27, 2012

Unfortunately Whistle now went pay (though cheap) this month, or end of month. Up until then I could make a free call using that app to anywhere in US on my Ipad 1--and now on Ipad 3. Too bad, it was handy. I do have Verizon so guessiing I could since I do have a phone number but not sure--my last Ipad 1 was wifi only so haven't looked into it.

I did find this so wonder if this is still possible.
Your iPad’s a Telephone With Google Voice — Apple News, Tips and Reviews

susja · Mar 27, 2012

Diane B said:

Unfortunately Whistle now went pay (though cheap) this month, or end of month. Up until then I could make a free call using that app to anywhere in US on my Ipad 1--and now on Ipad 3. Too bad, it was handy. I do have Verizon so guessiing I could since I do have a phone number but not sure--my last Ipad 1 was wifi only so haven't looked into it.

I did find this so wonder if this is still possible.
Your iPad’s a Telephone With Google Voice — Apple News, Tips and Reviews
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This is exactly what I did

Mickey330 · Mar 27, 2012

I've used Talkatone with my Google Voice account and I can tell you that it works fine.

The only thing to remember is that if you turn off and turn on the iPad or remove Talkatone from the multi-task bar - you'll have to start it up again in order to receive calls. It's not like a phone where it'll automatically receive calls, the app has to be running in the background.

Marilyn

Pedro2nr · Mar 27, 2012

Try TextFree with voice + voicemail in the AppStore. They give you 10 minutes free but you can add minutes by either:
*paying for the extra mintures
*watching their videos and provides you with extra minutes.

Also, other people can call your phone number and not effect the minutes.
You can also text from it too.

CHECK IT OUT

bravo · Mar 28, 2012

Hello,
You can made call , but only using Skype, and this call not free,
You have to buy minutes first after that you able to make calls on mobile and land line numbers.

susja · Mar 28, 2012

bravo said:

Hello,
You can made call , but only using Skype, and this call not free,
You have to buy minutes first after that you able to make calls on mobile and land line numbers.
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Well GV + Google voice + Talkatone works perfect for me.
Thanks

noonie · Mar 28, 2012

Try magic jack app. Works for free outgoing calls !

WitchOneSalem · Oct 17, 2013

Yes you can ring someone on the iPad using Magic Jack. I have one this many times.

Sent from my IPAD 1st generation. WIFI only. 64GB

Elizellen · Oct 18, 2013

Is there a similar app allowing free calls in the UK? I noticed magic jack is for USA/Canada only

WitchOneSalem · Oct 18, 2013

Elizellen said: ↑

Is there a similar app allowing free calls in the UK? I noticed magic jack is for USA/Canada only
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You do want a UK version because Magic Jack allows free calls anywhere in the USA. If you get a UK version that would be much more expensive.

Sent from my IPAD 1st generation. WIFI only. 64GB

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