Truphone slashes VoIP call charges

Truphone, which routes mobile calls via the internet, has introduced its best-ever call rates - and they remain in effect over the Christmas period.

Until 31 December, Truphone users can enjoy free mobile calls to landlines in 40 countries and to cellphones in the USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Mobile rates in Europe have been cut 20% to just 15p a min or less, and there is no connection charge, while rates to mobiles elsewhere in the world have been cut by an average of 23%.

Mobile calls to other, online Truphone customers are free. There are also no roaming fees, download charge, monthly fee or inbound fee.

The Truphone application is free to download to a Nokia phone - just send an SMS with the word ‘Tru’ to +44 7624 000000