New Euro tariff but does it compare to VoIP

Released on = July 20, 2007, 2:25 am

Press Release Author = WiFiMobile

Industry = Telecommunications

Press Release Summary = WiFiMobile reviews how the new Euro roaming tariff compares
to mobile VoIP offerings.

Press Release Body = FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New Euro tariff but does it compare to VoIP?

London, UK 20th July 2007

With the new Euro tariff gradually being implemented over the next 3 months all
holidaymakers and travelling businessmen alike can look forward to reduced
roaming costs when making and receiving calls on their mobiles whilst in the EU.

Not surprisingly, mobile phone operators have been vocal in their opposition.
International roaming charges are estimated to be up to €9bn a year. The GSM
association, the industry’s global trade body, says companies will be forced to
increase domestic charges to offset the loss of revenue.

Under the new regulations the maximum charge for calls within the EU will be €0.49
per minute but how does this compare to mobile VoIP offerings?
WiFiMobile’s Premium tariff available at www.wifimobile.com allows free mobile VoIP
calls to landlines in over 40 countries with just about the whole of the EU covered.
The call is free irrespective of which country it initiates in. With a monthly fee
of €11.99 this equates to 25 minutes at €0.49, however the user can continue calling
without their spend increasing.

One particular attractive feature for holidaymakers is the free 7 day trial meaning
that they can call back home free of charge for that introductory period.

Other beneficiaries include regular travelling businessmen who spend a lot of time
in Europe and can combine the Wi-Fi aspect with laptop access.

The service is compatible with all popular Nokia E and N series handsets and VoIP
calls can be made over a Wi-Fi access point as commonly found in hotels,
restaurants, bars etc.

WiFiMobile’s CEO Gerry O’Prey says “The Euro tariff is a welcome addition for the
travelling mobile phone users but remember it has been forced onto the network
operators. It is not an act of generosity or a loyalty reward. Mobile VoIP is
becoming more and more accessible and users are benefiting from improved call
quality and substantial cost savings”.

For further information please visit www.wifimobile.com or email pr@wifimobile.com.

ABOUT WIFIMOBILE

WiFiMobile are a leading VoIP provider with offices in the Europe and the USA. The
company has been a Nokia Forum Pro Developer for several years and is one of only 23
Featured Nokia Developers worldwide for the S60 3rd Edition smart-phones. oneFone is
a wholly owned and self developed VoIP client compatible with all Nokia E and N
series devices. For further information please visit www.wifimobile.com.


Web Site = http://www.wifimobile.com

Contact Details = WiFiMobile

Head Office
3250 Wilshire Boulevard
9th Floor
Los Angeles
California
CA 90010

Contact Tel: +44 (0)203 1057000

Email: pr@wifimobile.com

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