Talkster brings free ad-funded worldwide calling
By Sean Cooper 
posted Oct 23rd 2007 6:55PM
posted Oct 23rd 2007 6:55PM
Talkster is -- or rather, hopes to be -- set to steal some Skype thunder in the free phone service world. Using ten second ads at the beginning of each call to fund the service -- which is already supported in some 25 countries and growing -- users can call a single person or set up conference calls for nothing. Calls are set up via a web interface -- accessible by mobile or workstation -- by simply entering your number and the number you wish to call (notice the lack of signing up?) Talkster then sends you and the person you want to call an SMS with each other's local number. Call the number you received -- which can be saved to a contact as it does not change -- when they pick up tell them to hang up and call you back on the Talkster number they received -- yeah, this bit is odd -- and voila, your numbers are bridged and you're set to talk the evening away for nothing. Talkster has already added a Facebook application for its service which'll give you anonymous and free calling to those dodgy old friends on your Facebook friend list.
'Talkster' sounds exciting. I think it would really open a new era in the mobile telephony.
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You hear ONE ten-second commercial at the beginning of the call, which goes by really fast, and then you can talk as long as you like for free. I can also have a group call with 5 friends, also for free. To read Talkster reviews you can at http://bestratescall.com
link is wrong guys
And it's so simple to use! sheesh.
Sounds like Rebtel, but I will stick to Rebtel don't want to have all the hassle Talkster has.
does this use your cell phone minutes?
Oh sweet. It's about time there's a new program that would help make prank calls from computers. I grow tiresome of the old Skype prank calls floating on YouTube now =/
Thanks for posting the article on Talkster. There have been many questions asked and answered about Talkster since the launch last week. We created a link to answer those questions here at:
http://www.mobilitywire.com/consumer/straight-talk-from-talkster
i am in india. can i make calls to my friend live in srilanka.