It’s obvious that the preferred calling device is becoming the mobile handset. Smartphones, which used to be almost a fashion device for the high end gadget buyer, are becoming as affordable as they are powerful. Obviously, it makes sense … it goes with you everywhere, it’s private (no sharing of PCs) and is a lot of fun besides.

Here at MediaRingTalk (soon to be S-unno), we’re proud to say we’re adding clients for a wide range of mobile devices. Soon, the same service and pricing you’ve enjoyed with our PC client will be available for mobiles as well. Plus, existing MediaRingTalk subscribers only need to do is download the new client for their mobiles … no separate subscription is required.   We’ve always supported Nokia phones. But now we’re adding a full range of platforms including iPhone, Android, Windows, Blackberry, Blueberry and Symbian.

We will have more to say over the next several weeks. Please check back!

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Nine months have passed since Spice Global (a $2Bn conglomerate) bought a major stake in MediaRing Ltd – the company behind “MediaRing Talk” service.  Subsequent to this transaction, MediaRing Ltd was renamed to Spice i2i Ltd (www.spicei2i.com).

We’ve been working on our service and will shortly announce exciting announcements about new features and capabilities. In the interim, hear what Dr. B. K. Modi, Chairman of Spice i2i and Spice Global has to say about the direction of our company.

“Spice i2i is more than just a new brand, it is the new identity, the new DNA for the company. The name Spice denotes Synchronised Performance through Innovation in Communication and Entertainment, while i2i represents from ‘Innovation to Infinity’. This means continuous innovation to create infinite possibilities for the future. With the launch of the Spice i2i brand, the company ventures beyond the internet telephony industry to become a complete mobile internet solutions provider that constantly pushes the boundaries in mobile communication and entertainment,”

We will have more to say shortly, please stay tuned…

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Waiting for a flight that has been delayed is certainly one of the most tedious aspects of travel. With over 20 percent of flights delayed or canceled every day, passengers frequently find themselves twiddling their thumbs once they get to the airport.

Thankfully, there are plenty of things to keep passengers occupied at most airports. Many of these activities involve eating, drinking, and shopping. However, there are also a number of free things that can help while away the time before boarding a plan. Here are a few worth trying:

Check Out the Art

Many U.S. and international airports offer rotating schedules of art, history, and cultural exhibitions that are as notable as any to be found in local museums. When you have some time to kill, an exhibit within your terminal or elsewhere in the airport can be a great way to get cultured. Not sure where to find the art? Ask the representative at the airport information desk. They will most likely have the details.

Exercise

Yes, the airport is kind of like an obstacle course. Why not take advantage of the stairs, moving sidewalk, and wide open expanses to burn a few calories. Try power walking, lunges, squats, and stretching. And, if you’re looking for exercise equipment, some airports even have gyms onsite if you have a few extra dollars to spare.

Make Phone Calls

Have you been meaning to catch up with your cousin who left you a message weeks ago? Do you have an old college buddy who you’ve been meaning to ring? Use the free time to make all of those non-urgent calls. Don’t want to use your mobile phone minutes? If you have a Mobile Phone with data service or your laptop, you can make free or cheap calls using an internet phone service like S-unno.  Most airports have outlets and WiFi so that you can dial from anywhere in the terminal.

Make Travel Plans

With some free minutes, you may be able to snag a good deal on your next vacation or business trip. Head over to the ticket counter and ask to speak to someone about travel planning. There’s usually someone available who can provide you with insight on discount tickets, package deals, and redeeming frequent flier points.

Read

Whether you’re into glancing at the latest gossip in the current issue of People or are trying to work your way through the classics of literature, a flight delay is a perfect opportunity to unwind and read. Need a good book? There are many services online that offer free downloads of books.  Or, simply glide by the food court or gate waiting area. You’ll certainly find a newspaper or two left by fellow fliers.

Meditate

You rushed to the airport, dropped off your rental car, navigated through the check-in line, and managed to get through the security check unscathed. Now, you’ve found out that your flight has been delayed for hours. It’s time to take a deep breath or two and unwind from the everyday chaos of the airport. Sit calmly, shut your eyes, tune out the noise, and give yourself 15 minutes to collect your thoughts and regroup before you begin your tirade on the airline’s customer service team.

Write

Do you have a pen and some paper or your laptop? Use the time to write out the ideas that have been swirling through your head. Maybe, you have the concepts for a new opportunity, a novel, or a letter to someone special. Many an idea, business, or story has been crafted in an airport waiting area.

Make a New Friend

You never know who you might meet in an airport. Countless friendships, romances, and business relationships have started between two people simply waiting to board a flight.  Take note of what others are reading, working on, or doing. You might pick up on some helpful clues on who you may want to befriend.

Pray

Need a little spiritual solace? Most big airports have interfaith chapels. These sanctuaries are most visible during times of crisis, such as after a plane crash, but they’re helpful for nervous fliers needing a little extra reassurance or anyone wanting a place to reconnect with their spirituality.

People Watch

There are few people watching venues as interesting as an airport. You’ll see everything from stressed out parents juggling kids and luggage to foreign backpackers using the airport as a camping ground. If you watch long enough, you’ll be sure to witness some interesting scenes worth sharing once you get to your destination.

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There are many reasons why you might want to get rid of your landline. Maybe, you’ve had one too many irritating calls with your local phone company’s customer service department. Perhaps, you’re finding that only your cell phone is being used these days. Or, you might just want to save a few dollars every month by cutting out this monthly expense and want to find a way to make cheap telephone calls. Whatever the reason, you’ll need to consider the following items before you make the big switch away from a landline phone.

To begin, let’s look at the two key reasons why you may want to consider keeping your landline. Emergency calls using the 911 system can be easily traced from a landline, and it also serves as a good backup when your cell phone isn’t charged.

These two reasons for keeping a landline are still valid, but not as much as they used to be. First, FCC rules now require that mobile phone companies provide all handsets with some way of tracing 911 calls. Some determine a caller’s rough location by triangulating the signal using different radio towers. Others use GPS chips embedded in the phones to locate callers. This method is accurate within 150 to 500 feet.

There is no disputing that a landline is a readily available backup when you forget to charge your mobile phone. However, is this reason enough to justify the money spent each month on landline service? Alternatively, you can use internet to phone technology as your backup. Providers of VoIP service such as S-unno enable users to make inexpensive online calls from their Mobile or PC. Anyone who has a Mobile with data service or a PC with an internet connection can take advantage of this service.

Besides being a good backup when your mobile phone isn’t working, using an internet phone service also let you make cheap international calls abroad. The difference in long distance per minute rates between VoIP providers and typical local phone companies can be substantial. For example, rates to landlines and mobile phone in most countries using S-unno are usually under two cents per minute.

Are there any valid reasons anymore to continue to pay for a landline? This depends on your specific situation. If you have spotty coverage where you live, relying on a mobile phone as your primary communications method might not be the best option. Or, if you have children who want to talk on the phone but who are too young for a mobile phone, this might be another good reason to continue to pay monthly to your local phone company. Of course, you might have a bundled plan with your local provider that includes cable, an internet connection, and a phone line. In this case, it might be less expensive to keep the landline.

The bottom line is that there remains pros and cons to doing away with a home landline. Whether or not it’s the right choice depends on your particular situation. Take a close look at your phone usage patterns and communication requirements, and you’ll be able to determine the right solution for you and your family.
To keep up to date on the latest trends in internet phone technology and to take advantage of promotions and special offers, become a fan of S-unno on Facebook today today!

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With summer vacation rapidly approaching, if you’re like many students, you’re pondering the possibility of traveling during the extended break between semesters. The good news is that there have never been more opportunities for students to see the world and, with an ever growing number of get-away choices, there is truly a travel option for anyone who has wanderlust or a taste for adventure.

Of course, you can simply opt for a week or two unwinding with friends at a resort. However, venturing even further to stay in hostels in Europe, to explore the far corners of the world on an eco-vacation, or even to volunteer overseas alongside charities, government bodies, and community organizations might be just the ideal way to spend the summer months.

While traveling abroad can be an incredible opportunity for any student, there are potential health and safety risks to consider. Fortunately, there are strategies to significantly minimize these inherent risks. Here are five key items you’ll need to ensure you have a trouble-free, safe trip:

Copies of airline tickets, itinerary, credit cards, and passport information page

You’ll definitely want extra copies of your important travel documents just in case the originals are stolen. Make copies of your airline tickets, itinerary, credit cards, and passport information page. Leave one copy of these documents with a family member back home, tuck another copy in your bags, and fold yet another copy in a money belt or travel pouch.

Copies of Your Prescriptions

If you’re planning to bring prescriptions or over-the-counter medications on your trip, you’ll first want to find out if they’re legal where you’ll be staying. There are a number of commonly used medications that are prohibited in other countries. To find out if you might have a medication that is considered an illegal narcotic, check with the foreign embassy of the country that you’ll be visiting. A listing of foreign embassies is available on the Department of State’s website.

Carry your prescription drugs in their original bottle that they came in with the drug company label and dosage information. To be additionally safe, also bring a copy of your original prescription or a letter from your doctor. Don’t forget to bring a copy of your prescription for corrective glasses or contact lenses in case you need a replacement.

A Way to Stay Connected

You’ll want to have reliable way to stay connected with loved ones back home while you’re away, and you’ll probably not want to pay expensive roaming charges on your trusty cell phone. An alternative is to use an internet phone provider. One smart option is S-unno. They provide a variety of free Mobile-to-Mobile, PC-to-PC and very inexpensive rates to phones  including an extremely helpful solution for calling toll-free numbers in the United States. This can be a real lifesaver when you need to get a hold of a bank, credit card company, or insurance company that only has a contact phone number that can be used domestically.

Covered Luggage Tags

You’ll want to make sure your bags are identifiable in case they get lost. But, you don’t need to advertise your personal details to everyone passing by. To avoid this, put your name, phone number, and school’s address on covered tags. Never use your home address.

International Medical Insurance/Travel Assistance

It’s simply a fact that from time to time accidents do happen. And, they can happen anywhere, including while traveling. Most likely, your existing healthcare coverage doesn’t protect you once you leave the United States. Even if you’re only traveling for a few days abroad, you’ll want coverage for medical care and emergency medical evacuation. There are a number of reputable travel medical insurance providers and coverage isn’t expensive. Make sure to review any plan before you sign up and understand exactly what it covers before you venture away from home.

Traveling can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences, and by implementing these precautionary strategies before you leave, you can enjoy your journey and rest assured that you’ll be prepared for the unexpected.

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If you’re not already using an internet phone service to make long distance calls, you might be a little confused about how the technology works and what provider to use. There are lots of choices for making an internet phone call, and not all services are created equal.

The good news is that making online calls is simple, even if you’re not particularly tech savvy. You won’t need to read a complex manual to get started, and you definitely don’t have to invest a small fortune in equipment. In fact, there are really only three things you need to know before you make your first internet phone call. Here they are:

The Voice Quality of Online Calls Is Crystal Clear

Critics of internet phone service often complain that the voice quality of online calls is not as clear as that of landline calls. That argument was valid years ago when the technology was still in its infancy. However, much has been done to refine voice quality when making an online phone call, and today, you’d be hard pressed to hear a difference between the two. In fact, in many cases, the quality of online calls is superior to that of local landline service.

You Probably Already Have the Equipment to Start Making Calls

Before you make your first internet phone call, you’ll need to make sure you’re equipped to do so. First and foremost, you’ll need a computer and a reliable internet connection. You’ll also want to make sure that your computer has speakers and a microphone. If it doesn’t, you’ll want to purchase a headset. These can be found at any computer or office supply store.

An increasing number of internet phone providers are also enabling users to dial from mobile devices such as smartphones and iPhones that have PC-like functionality.

Choose Your Internet Provider Wisely

There is a wide variety of internet providers that cater to customers looking to make cheap international calls. S-unno is a provider that offers free Mobile-to-Mobile and PC-to-PC calls along with calls to any public telephone number at very low rates. You will also find that many internet phone call providers offer other services including teleconferencing, instant messaging, and video conferencing.

Determine what specific features you’ll be needing and then focus on those providers that offer them. Then, compare prices and plan options, and make sure to read the fine print before you sign up with any provider. Now that you know the basics of online calls, you, too, can begin to take advantage of the tremendous cost savings that internet phone service offers. Get ready to start saving, and don’t forget to tell your friends and family how easy it is to use!

For more information about internet phone service, become a fan of  S-unno on Facebook. You can stay up to date on the latest in internet phone technology, connect with global users of the service, and take advantage of the most current offers by the leading provider of free internet phone calls.

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Call international and long distance over the Internet for free! S-unno is an Internet voice communications application that allows you to make voice calls both Mobile-to-Mobile and PC-to-PC for FREE to other users who also use the S-unno client. It’s as easy to use as a normal telephone. Simply enter the id of the person you’re calling and S-unno will connect you.

In addition, you can make very inexpensive calls to any phone worldwide with  S-unno. Just enter a telephone number and S-unno will complete the call. Other features include an integrated real-time text chat feature and enhanced voice messaging functions. It also features caller ID, voice mail, and more. For more information about all our services, go to www.S-unno.com.

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For global travelers, calling US-based, toll-free numbers in the United States such as those for hotels, airlines, insurance providers, and banks can be challenging on both landlines and mobile phones. The calls simply won’t connect. This can be a big problem when you need to book a reservation or speak to someone about a banking issue or insurance claim.

At S-unno, we have the solution. We recently launched a new feature that allows users to make calls to any 800, 866, 877, and 888 number in the United States from anywhere in the world. Calls can be placed from any PC and even from many mobile handsets.

For retailers and other businesses who can sell to an overseas market, providing customers with details about our toll-free number service is a great way to jumpstart your ability to communicate with a global customer base. The service is free and available to anyone who has access to an internet connection.

Not yet using S-unno? Sign up today and start experiencing the easiest and least expensive internet phone option available.

And, make sure to join us on Facebook where we are growing our online conversation with users from around the world. Find out the latest updates, ask questions, learn tips, and stay connected.

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