VoIP is probably the best thing that could have happened to user’s mobile devices and communication systems. It is one of the few technologies that have changed the way we make or receive calls. There are numerous VoIP apps that have been created to enhance our VoIP experience. But, out of the millions, only a handful has managed to catch the imagination of millions of people across the world. 5 VoIP apps that stand out in the crowd and have made our VoIP experience a real better.

Skype

This is probably the most popular VoIP application in the entire world. It is a freemium VoIP service that has caught like wild fire from the time of its release. Skype is used by people of every age as they can easily voice and video chat with anyone on their account list. Small enterprises and freelancers have made the most use of this application that has enabled them to stay connected with their clients and customers.

With the use of Skype even the smallest of businesses could make calls to customers located thousands of miles away – all without spending a fortune.

Viber

This is a proprietary cross-platform instant messaging VoIP application meant for the smartphones and it has been developed by Viber Media. Besides text messaging, the users of Viber are able to exchange images, audio and video messages. The application has been made available for the Android, Mac OS, BlackBerry OS, Series 40, iOS, Symbian, Windows Phone, and Bada. Viber is fully functional on 3G/4G as well as Wi-Fi networks.

Viber has aboput 200 million registered users and majority of them are really thankful to its creators for making their lives simpler and communication efficient.

Google Voice

Google Voice, which was formerly known as GrandCentral is a telecommunications service developed by Google. It was launched in the year 2009. There are about 1.4 million registered users and the rise in numbers has been a result of Google’s policy change in which it has made it available to all users in the US.

Fring

Fring is a mobile application that facilitates mobile calls and instant messaging to the other Fring users. Users can even send messages or make calls to Skype, SIP, MSN, and Google Talk without paying anything extra apart from their subscribed data plan. No extra costs are associated with Fring calls as they use only 3G, Wi-Fi and GPRS connections.

Nimbuzz

Nimbuzz is a very popular proprietary cross-platform instant messaging aggregator for tablets, smartphones and personal computers. It has been developed by Nimbuzz B.V. and has over 150 million registered users. This is being put to immense use by people who want to send messages, share images and locations.

All the above VoIP applications have become immensely popular among people who want to avail all the benefits of the latest telecommunication systems without spending a fortune in busing the expensive devices. Communication has been made really efficient and effective by these VoIP apps.

Michelle Patterson is a content creator by passion. With her interest on the impact of VoIP technology in the business industry, she believes that unified communication system is the best choice to integrate the business applications with business communication system in more effective manner.