AlwaysOn Calling launches Wi-Fi calling service

AlwaysOn Calling lets users make calls over Wi-Fi or their cellular data package, a much cheaper way of calling then using your mobile network. All users have to do, is register on the AlwaysOn website, they will receive a SMS after which they just need to follow the instructions. Once installed, the user's phone will automatically choose Wi-Fi or other data networks to make calls.

The launch, starting Monday 8 June, will include 60 minutes of free talk time to any local cellular or landline service. In addition, calls will be free between all users of AlwaysOn Calling, but calls made from the service to local fixed line and cellular providers will be charged at a flat rate of R50 per hour of talk time at per second rate.

"AlwaysOn provides its services to close to a million monthly users, and the company is committed to ensuring that anyone who wants to be connected gets the best possible deal. We hope that by providing this service we will enable more people to be connected, which is great for the country", says AlwaysOn managing director, Hayden Lamberti.

"The South African consumer is having a rough time of it at the moment with mobile tariff hikes across the board. It is easy to get, easy to use and users get to save a lot of money", concludes Lamberti.

For more information please visit the AlwaysOn website.