VOXOX Blog

Topics: Voxox

Everyone wants to be liked, even brands.  So, how are you being approached? Is it through trick or treat?  

With Voxox, there's no trick -- we just want to make it easy for you to call, text and chat with your friends (which hopefully you "like") ....And maybe there's a little treat too.

To show how much we Like you, we've drummed up a little Facebook drawing where each month, one lucky fan from our official Voxox Facebook page is chosen to win $20 of Voxox credit.  That'll get you up to 2,000 free outbound calling minutes or texts to phones around the world! Of course, calls between two online Voxox users are always completely free.

To enter, simply go to our Voxox Facebook page, click the “Like” button.

We’re coming up with more ways every day for you and your friends to share the Voxox experience while getting the most out of its free or low-cost service. 

Have ideas?  Comment to let us know what types of contests and promos you'd like to see in the future.

Topics: Voxox

Topics: Voxox

Topics: Voxox

Since the last post, we’ve been working away on a bunch of things, including a brand new Voxox web site!  

What do you think of the new site? Comment below..

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The new site has a ton of great info, including  fun ways to use Voxox, all the stuff you get for free, cool things you can  buy super cheap, and much more… so check it out at  www.voxox.com!  



Also, you may have noticed that we’ve rebranded Voxox -- new logo, new colors, even a new way to write it (“Voxox” is now a simpler “Voxox”).  



And lastly, we’ve started sending out invites for the new Voxox pre-release a little while ago. We’re sending them out in batches -- first come, first serve.  So, stay tuned.. maybe you’ll get yours today? ; ) 



If you haven’t yet signed up, what are you waiting for?   Get your new Voxox invite here. 



Keep on Voxing!

Topics: Voxox

Topics: Voxox

Our company Telcentris, Inc. today announced that Rob Lewis, a former Qualcomm and Vivendi/Universal product guru, is our VP of Product Management. Rob will be overseeing strategy development for the company's products and services, including Voxox. 





Rob has more than 22 years experience in the high-tech industry, including positions in software development, marketing, and product management in both large and small organizations.


Here's what Rob had to say about joining the team:


“The communications industry is undergoing a transformational shift right now in the way people communicate and stay connected with friends, family and business contacts. I look forward to working with customers and team members to expand our strategy and deliver the best products and services on the market. This is an exciting time to be joining Telcentris.”


We're looking forward to working with Rob on exciting new projects!

Topics: Company Announcements, Voxox

Topics: Voxox

UPDATE: There's a more recent version of these instructions here: http://vox.im/LBbO

Last fall, Google bought Gizmo5 in order to create a desktop VoIP application to complement Google Voice, Google’s web-based phone forwarding service. The app hasn’t come out. However, some media reports say it’s unclear when and if the project will be completed. About a week ago, Google Voice users created an online petition, in which 3000+ people (with a goal of 500K) are demanding Google complete its planned desktop application.

Why such strong demand? A couple of reasons. First, Google Voice users cannot currently receive calls on their desktop. Second, they can’t make phone calls directly from their desktop (without the use of an actual phone).

The Voxox Alternative

Voxox gives out a free U.S. phone number upon sign-up in the U.S. (and dozens of other supported countries). This number rings the user's desktop application and it can also be forwarded to other numbers, but that's not necessary in this scenario.

So, once someone adds the free Voxox phone number to the list of phone numbers they maintain in Google Voice, the user gains the ability to pick up a phone call on their desktop. They also gain the ability to make VoIP calls directly from their desktop without the use of an additional phone.

Receiving Calls to Your Desktop

Here’s the process of how to set this up. If you’re a Google Voice user:

Topics: Voxox

In my role as company president, I’m pretty much guaranteed frequent flyer status, so I’m always thinking of new ways to make my business trips more convenient and stress-free. Voxox has gotten me out of all sorts of travel-related jams -- whether it's real-time language translation or cheap international calls. However, this example I just had to share in detail, as it's probably the most creative approach to electronic faxing I've seen yet!

Recently, while on a business trip, I found myself needing to print out my boarding passes for my flights later that day. My hotel room was not equipped with a printer, and I wasn’t about to pay the ridiculous Internet and printing rates at the hotel’s business center. So, I wondered if Voxox could help me out.

 

Our CEO, Bryan Hertz, who was traveling with me, suggested I do the following:

1. Check in for the flight using my laptop and the hotel room wifi

2. When the screen displays my boarding passes to print, save them as PDF files on my computer

3. Then, open up Voxox and use the fax feature to send the PDF to the hotel to my attention

4. Grab it at reception at check-out and voila -- all set!

This was incredibly handy for me, and, I imagine, this would be useful to any traveler in need of printing a document from a hotel room. So, whether you need to print your boarding pass, a copy of your passport, or your day’s agenda, Voxox has you covered.

 

Topics: Voxox