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Does your calling and messaging app allow you to communicate with all of your contacts or does it force you to invite your friends to join their service? In a recent survey 40% of U.S. and 45% of U.K. mobile messaging users ranked the ability to communicate with all of their contacts, as the highest-ranking feature on their list of must haves. Unfortunately, many of the calling and messaging apps fall short in this area. Why you ask? Let's take a moment to look at a few of these services and you can make the decision.

Topics: Voice Communication, Communication, iPhone, Voxox, Messaging, VoIP, SMS, Cost Savings, Android

 1. What are OTT services?

OTT stands for “Over-the-Top”, referring to third-party services available on a user’s smartphone that are outside of the control of the mobile carrier.

Topics: Voice Communication, Communication, Telecommunication Trends, Voxox, Messaging, VoIP, SMS, Text Communication, OTT

Did you know that 3 out of 4 active travelers use a mobile device while on the move? And that 45% own a device that allows them to browse the internet?  Perhaps it isn’t even surprising to you that 74% of first/business class and frequent flyers own smartphones with 50% of them receiving SMS notifications.

Topics: Voice Communication, Communication, iPhone, Telecommunication Trends, Voxox, Messaging, VoIP, SMS, Text Communication

Happy Halloween to all you ghosts and ghouls! Between the tricks and the treats, between the full moon and the half-baked parties, we’re taking a few minutes to post some screen shots from our monstrous friends using Voxox to make their Day of the Ween, even better.

Topics: Voice Communication, Communication, iPhone, Voxox, Messaging, VoIP, SMS, Text Communication, Android

T-Mobile just made an announcement that starting on Oct. 31, 2013 most of its customers will automatically get unlimited data and texting in more than 100 countries worldwide at no extra charge. In addition, voice calls will be discounted to a flat rate of 20 cents per minute when roaming in the same countries.

Topics: Voice Communication, Communication, iPhone, Telecommunication Trends, Voxox, Messaging, VoIP, SMS, Text Communication

Tick ... tick ... tick … Brrrrriiiing! Your alarm goes off and you wake to embrace a new day. But something’s odd. There’s a reddish glow seeping through the closed blinds and you hear muffled screams from outside. 

Topics: Voice Communication, Communication, iPhone, Voxox, Messaging, VoIP, SMS, Text Communication, Android

Own the messaging space — own the world. That’s the goal of today’s top Android messaging apps. With text messaging as the fastest-growing communication methodology in the world, these companies are in a race to gain your confidence and your loyalty.

 

 

Topics: Communication, Voxox, Messaging, SMS, Text Communication, Android

It's a big day for Voxox! Yesterday's announcement that we're going to be offering essentially a free monthly calling plan provides a nice segue in to today's huge announcement that Voxox for Android is now available.

Topics: Voice Communication, Communication, Company Announcements, Voxox, Messaging, VoIP, SMS, Events, Text Communication, Android

It turns out that a dollar is worth 100 minutes of calling to the US and Canada. A dollar is worth 52 minutes to France, and 34 minutes to Costa Rica.

Basically, a dollar can connect you to your friends and family and business partners all over the globe for a pretty good long while. You can see our calling rates here to get an idea of how far your dollar will go. 

Topics: Voice Communication, Communication, Telecommunication Trends, Company Announcements, Voxox, Messaging, VoIP, SMS

In today's interconnected world filled with fun-seeking globetrotters and time-crunched business people racing to catch their next flight, mobile devices have become essential to everyday life on the go. In fact, 75% of U.S. travelers use mobile apps while away from home, and it's not just for booking hotels or checking in for their flights. It's to stay connected with friends and family all while saving a few bucks!

Topics: Voice Communication, Communication, iPhone, Voxox, Messaging, VoIP, SMS, Text Communication, Cost Savings, Android