I have been looking at using some VOIP software on my computer, and WIFI connection to make calls to just about anywhere , mostly to the USA from Thailand.   The goal is that the person I am calling does not need any special app, such as mutual zoom, etc.  I know it is possible but the results from my internet searches are not clear to me. Anybody out there have a good VOIP app or software they can use on their PC?  Free or some reasonable price of the software ?

I use Google Voice (GV).  There is a mobile phone app and you can use on your computer as well via a webpage.  The call recipient can be on any landline or mobile with no app.  I don't call any country other than USA and Canada which are free to call using GV.  Many years ago I did use GV rarely to call Thailand from US and the rates were reasonable but the connection was mediocre.  Lately my connections to USA from Thailand have been near perfect so the connections have probably improved.

 

I think you may need the assistance of someone in the USA to help you set it up initially.  I did that myself before I moved here 5 years ago.  GV requires an actual US based phone number to get started.

 

If you need more help, just ask on AN.  There are many GV users here.

15 minutes ago, gamb00ler said:

I use Google Voice (GV).  There is a mobile phone app and you can use on your computer as well via a webpage.  The call recipient can be on any landline or mobile with no app.  I don't call any country other than USA and Canada which are free to call using GV.  Many years ago I did use GV rarely to call Thailand from US and the rates were reasonable but the connection was mediocre.  Lately my connections to USA from Thailand have been near perfect so the connections have probably improved.

 

I think you may need the assistance of someone in the USA to help you set it up initially.  I did that myself before I moved here 5 years ago.  GV requires an actual US based phone number to get started.

 

If you need more help, just ask on AN.  There are many GV users here.

wow.  thanks.  yes it did seem that google voice might work for what I want to do, i.e. call the USA from Thailand using my computer and wifi.  what are some rough rates or charges to use it from Thailand to the USA?

https://voice.google.com/u/0/rates

 

15 minutes ago, gk10012001 said:

wow.  thanks.  yes it did seem that google voice might work for what I want to do, i.e. call the USA from Thailand using my computer and wifi.  what are some rough rates or charges to use it from Thailand to the USA?

Calls to Canada and USA over WiFi are free from anywhere.  If I have an excellent mobile data connection to my Thai provider, then I can also make GV calls using that connection.  Essentially I have 3 phone lines on my iPhone XR, a True number, an UltraMobile number from USA and my GV number.  The last two must connect over a data connection or WiFi.

17 hours ago, gk10012001 said:

Anybody out there have a good VOIP app or software they can use on their PC?

If you have a read through the 'Skype replacement' threads there were quite a few options mentioned.

@ukrules from memory went with a specific sip phone/software and separate provider or similar.

Mytello has been recommended in some of the other threads and can be ran from a computer or with a phone app.