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App Name: Global Call

Price: Free to download.  $1.50 free credit upon signing up. Credits can be charged using various methods. Call rates vary from country to country.

Available Platforms:  IOS, Android,

What does this app do?:  Global Call has a lot to offer these days. Upon signing up you can get $1.50 worth of calls to anywhere instantly. The app makes it possible for users to communicate with others who doesn’t have the same app via text message and voice calling.

For free.

The application, which requires a 3G or Wi-Fi network, functions ideally for travelers and those who want to avoid roaming charges. For instance, say you need to be in London for a business meeting, or you’re vacationing in Italy and want to make a call or send a message to a colleagues or a family member. Once you download the app, it scans your address book and displays those who also use the app in its contact list. From there, you can place a call or send a message for free. Even If the person you want to reach doesn’t have the application, you can still place the call

Along with the most recent update to its mobile app, Global Call also has great points system which allows users to accumulate points and convert them into credits that they can use to make calls.

Setting it up: very easy, just download the app, and make sure you enable notifications. Once you provide your phone number, the app automatically syncs other Global Call users in your contacts list.

Should I try it?: Global Call proves handy for those who want to save money, especially on international calls. A few years ago, Skype was the go-to free voice and message applications, and while that remains widely used, Global Call is here to offer alternative service momentum; with an impressive list of supported languages,  platforms and devices as well as a  growing numbers of downloads, the app is soon to be ubiquitous.