A certain group of people is well aware of IP telephony and all its characteristic advantages. This type of communication makes it possible to call absolutely any phone number (not just within one country) either free of charge or at an affordable cost. In this case, the tariffs compare favorably with those in force in mobile or wireline telephony. In this review we will discuss free communication with Beeline via the Internet. Also, you will find out which operators provide interesting tariff plans that are profitable for all types of calls.
Free calls via Evaphone
Evaphone is a service that allows you to make calls around the world via the Internet absolutely free of charge or with a minimum fee depending on the duration of the call and the country. How to call a Beeline subscriber from a computer? First of all, you need to log in to the call.online service website; for authorization you will need a valid profile on the VKontakte social network. The site has a Russian interface, which simplifies the task of authorization and other actions. To call a Beeline number, you need to dial it in international format (with code +7 for Russian subscribers) at the top of the page. Evaphone allows you to make audio and video calls twice a day for free, but with a time limit. For calls of unlimited duration, you must be authorized on the website of the Beeline subscriber service with whom you want to exchange calls.
Call2friends.com
Call2friends.com is a site that provides the opportunity to communicate with family and friends for free. With its help you can call any corner of our planet. However, this resource has a number of significant disadvantages. Firstly, this is an English-language site, so it will be quite difficult for users from Russia to understand its interface. Secondly, Call2friends.com only provides 30 seconds per day for free calls.
In general, there are a large number of different Internet sites and programs with which you can call from a desktop PC and laptop to a Tele2 phone. However, most of these resources are paid or provide a small number of free minutes for communication.
IP telephony operator – Sipnet
Sipnet company provides the opportunity to make calls throughout Russia with a minimum charge. Before you start working with this operator, you need to choose the tariff plan that is most suitable for you.
Tariffs and prices
Communicative | Russian numbers (landline and mobile) – 0.50 rub. | Every 1, 10, 20, 30 min. etc. – 3 rubles. The duration of calls is not limited. Per minute billing |
Premium | Calls to subscribers in Moscow and St. Petersburg – 0.70 rubles. Russian mobile numbers – 2.10 rubles. | International calls are possible. Per second billing. |
Standard | Calls to subscribers in Moscow and St. Petersburg – 0.50 rubles. Russian mobile numbers – 1.50 rubles. | Per second billing |
Detailed rates for calls to other countries can be found by following the link: https://www.sipnet.ru/tarify-ip-telefonii#corp_tariffs
Attention! There is no subscription fee for all tariff plans.
To connect to one of the tariffs, mandatory registration is required on the official Sipnet website. Each service subscriber is assigned a virtual number. Calls between Sipnet subscribers within the network are absolutely free!
Zadarma – convenient connection with the whole world
You won’t be able to call Tele2 for free from a computer to a phone using the capabilities of the Zadarma operator. The thing is that there are no free plans here. But if we look at the comparison table of available tariff plans, we will find that calls to Tele2 cost only 1.65 rubles per minute. And if you choose the “Unlimited” tariff plan, then here we will have access to 2000 minutes on any landline phones and 500 minutes on Russian mobile phones for 790 rubles per month - this is an excellent solution for the most talkative subscribers.
The main advantages of the Zadarma operator:
- Many tariff plans;
- High quality voice calls;
- Many additional services;
- Free calls within the network.
The last option is interesting, since it allows you to call completely free of charge - persuade your interlocutor, who uses Tele2 services, to register with Zadarma. Now you can call absolutely free, without spending a penny.
When you register an account in the system, you receive a bonus of 20 rubles to your account. You can use this money for free calls from your computer to Tele2. After conducting numerous tests, this operator was considered the best of our review.
Comtube
Comtube is a company in the field of IP telephony, providing subscribers with the opportunity to make calls around the world without being tied to local telecom operators. In order to make a call to a Beeline number, you need to register on the website, after which you can choose one of two tariff plans.
Call rates
Start | 1.54 rub/min | Per minute billing |
Premium | 1.99 RUR/min | Per-second billing starting from the 61st second. Caller ID is provided for outgoing calls |
Calls within the network, as in the case of the Sipnet operator, are free. In addition, an obvious advantage of Comtube is the ability to make calls through the Conference Call service, which is a useful option for business people.
Mobile applications for calling abroad
All applications created for calls abroad belong to IP telephony operators. A typical example of this is the Zadarma application for Windows. It works closely with the Zadarma operator, which provides attractive rates for calls to international numbers - we recommend using this combination. The application is available on Android and iOS. Similar applications are Yandex.Telephony, Mango Talker, Rostelecom Phone and many others.
Also, the application stores are full of software designed to work with any SIP operators. These are universal softphones, multifunctional, allowing you to make calls via home, work or mobile Internet. Examples of applications are Zoiper, Linphone, Sipnetic, Sipdroid and many others.
Calls through the operator "Zadarma"
The Zadarma IP telephony service, launched in 2006, provides both free and attractively priced calls. The company’s website contains a table of tariffs with the cost of calls (https://zadarma.com/ru/tariffs/calls/compare/). How to dial from computer to phone? Register on the website, go to the appropriate menu in the user’s personal account and dial the phone number in international format. The service has a simple and user-friendly interface, which makes its use as comfortable as possible.
Information on the website moskva.mts.ru
On the website moskva.mts.ru, users can view all contact phone numbers and contact employees. To call from any number of all operators operating in the country or a landline phone, dial this number 8 800 250 0890. If you are calling from MTS, just enter the short telephone number 0877.
Important! During the conversation, the employee may ask you for the following information: contract or account number, owner’s name and connection address.
At the operator's request, state the error code or perform other manipulations with the device to troubleshoot problems.
Free IP telephony service calls.online
The call.online service allows you to make calls via the Internet directly from the official website without installing additional programs on your computer. How to call from PC to mobile phone? To do this, enter the subscriber number in the international format in the appropriate form. The disadvantage of the site is that only 1 minute per day is given to make a free call, after which the user will have to pay for the call. For example, a call to a mobile number to a Beeline subscriber will cost you 2.46 rubles/minute, which is far from a cheap cost for communication services.
There are different options for making free calls over the Internet, but it is worth considering the features of each service described before you start using them.
Ways to call a friend from a mobile phone for free
The operator offers 4 free ways to contact loved ones with a zero balance. But it is not the number of services that is important, but the ease of using them. The options do not require a special connection, since they are activated by USSD request or are included in the free services of tariff plans. You won't have to pay for them. To make a call to loved ones with a zero balance, resort to:
- Help from a friend;
- Beacon;
- Promised payment;
- Unlimited calls.
Now if you need to call a friend on Tele2 for free, read how to do it below.
How to make a call at the expense of the interlocutor (the “Help a friend” option)
You can get in touch by typing a USSD request from your smartphone keyboard:
*140*7XXXXXXXXXX# and make a call.
The phone number starts with 7. The finished command will look like this:
*140*79779999999# and call.
When you type the request, the function will connect automatically. The person receiving the call, after picking up the phone, will hear a question about whether he wants to contact the subscriber. If there is a desire, he needs to press 1 on the keyboard and the conversation will be completed. Otherwise, drop the call. Payment for the call is withdrawn from the mobile balance of the receiving party. The cost of 1 minute is 1 ruble.
Important! If you have a zero account, you do not need to use the USSD command. When the time comes to contact a contact from the phone book, you just need to call the contact and select the “Help a Friend” function through the voice menu.
When making a free call on Tele2, it is worth remembering that the option is provided under the following conditions:
- the function is activated and disconnected automatically after typing a command and ending the conversation;
- The option applies only to the home region;
- You cannot call a friend using his mobile account if it is zero or there is less than 1 ruble on it.
Important! The function is not intended for Tele2 corporate clients. Operator subscribers can block." This can be done by calling 611 or by visiting a communication salon in person.
If the balance is less than 5 rubles, a Tele2 subscriber can call a contact on the list using an SMS message asking to call back. After receiving it, the friend makes a call. The message is sent using the USSD command:
*118*[subscriber number]# and make a call.
The Beacon feature is available on all tariff plans. Does not require connection or subscription fee. The finished request will look like this:
*118*79779999999# and call.
The cost of the option is 0 rub. (sending, connecting). When typing a USSD request, no additional manipulations are required. The function is activated under the following conditions:
- typing the “beacon” command activates the reply sending of an SMS message with information about the availability of the service;
- You can send a “request” to any phone number in Russia;
- The function is active in any region, not just home.
Important! The number of beacons is limited. Per day - no more than 5 pieces, per month - no more than 60 pieces.
How to call using
If you don’t want to contact your friends with requests to call, you can use the “Promised payment” option. It is available to all Tele2 subscribers who have activated a prepaid tariff package, with a negative balance of -30 rubles. The service is provided with a commission. It is calculated from the payment amount:
- for 7 days 300 rub. with a commission of 30 rubles;
- for 5 days 200 rub. with a commission of 20 rubles;
- for 3 days 100 or 50 rub. with a commission of 10 or 5 rubles.
To find out how much a Tele2 client is entitled to, dial *122#. Order payment - *122*1#. The “Promised payment” function is available:
- those subscribers who have been Tele2 customers for more than 3 months;
- if the tariff plan does not include a payment function;
- if monthly expenses are at least 50 rubles.
Important! The available payment amount is calculated based on the amount of expenses in the previous month. It is not fixed.
Unlimited calls to Tele2 subscribers throughout Russia
The operator’s clients who have subscribed to a tariff plan from the “My Tele2” line do not need to solve the problem of how to call a Tele2 subscriber for free, since each tariff includes a package of unlimited “calls” within the network. The package is valid for the entire territory of Russia.
Important! You can call a loved one by asking him to top up his account. The feature is called “Top up my account”. On open tariff plans of the “My” line there is a free “SOS package”. It is connected automatically if there are not enough funds in your account to charge the subscription fee.