Called Colombia for Free Today from USA.

Brian858 says on Apr 4, 2006, 22:19:

Calling from Colombia to USA. Seems to work fine if they can connect at a minimum of 64 kps and their PC meets the minimum requirements:

System Requirements:

In order to use the software, your computer must meet the following minimum system requirements.
Minimum System Requirements:

* PC running Windows XP, 2000 (with SP2)
* 300 MHz processor
* 128 MB RAM
* 10 MB free disk space on your hard drive
* Sound Card and a headset
* Internet Connection broadband: Cable, DSL, with minimum 64 kbit/s up/downstream)

However, in order to take advantage of all of the advanced features of VoipStunt and to experience the best sound quality possible, we highly recommend the following configuration.
Recommended System Requirements:

* PC running Windows XP, 2000 (with SP2)
* 1 GHz processor
* 256 MB RAM
* 30 MB free space on your hard drive
* Full duplex sound card (most sound cards made after 1998), headset
* Cable, DSL or equivalent broadband connection to Internet

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jaramillo says on Apr 5, 2006, 01:47:

I'm confused If the calls are "free", why do you need to start with ten dollars? Could someone set me straight? Thanks!

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Michael_B says on Apr 5, 2006, 07:37:

Looks Like a Scam From their FAQ's

"Question:I want to call one of the free destinations, but I get charged anyway

Answer:You probably have reached the maximum limit of our Fair Use Policy. Please consult our terms of use."

And they do not give you a number that they deem excessive.Below is from the terms of use.



Fair Use Policy
Summary

1. It is important to VoipStunt that all eligible VoipStunt customers are able to access our Services. Accordingly, We have devised a Fair Use Policy which applies to:
(a) usage of VoipStunt free calls
(b) usage of VoIP-In numbers
(c) usage of promotions; and
(d) any other promotions which are advertised by VoipStunt as subject to the Fair Use Policy ("Fair Use Promotions").

2. We reserve the right to vary the terms of the Fair Use Policy from time to time.

3. VoipStunt may rely on the Fair Use Policy where your:
(a) usage of VoipStunt free calls;
(b) usage of your VoIP-In number
(c) participation in a Fair Use Promotion, is excessive or unreasonable, as defined below.
Excessive Use

1. In the case of VoipStunt free calls, there are restrictions on the maximum number of calls and the duration of the calls.

2. In the case of VoipIn numbers, applying for more than one number is excessive use

3. In the case of Fair Use Promotions, what is excessive use will either be advertised by VoipStunt at the time of the relevant promotion or included in this Fair Use Policy prior to the commencement of the relevant promotion.
Unreasonable Use

1. It is unreasonable use of VoipStunt Services where Your use of VoipStunt Services is reasonably considered by VoipStunt to be fraudulent or to adversely affect the VoipStunt Network or other VoipStunt customers' use of or access to a VoipStunt Service or the VoipStunt Network.

2. It is unreasonable use of the free calls is reasonably considered by VoipStunt to be fraudulent or to adversely affect the VoipStunt Network or other VoipStunt customers' use of or access to a VoipStunt Service or the VoipStunt Network.

3. It is unreasonable use of the VoIP-In numbers where it is reasonably considered by VoipStunt to be fraudulent or to adversely affect the VoipStunt Network or other VoipStunt customers' use of or access to a VoipStunt Service or the VoipStunt Network.

4. It is unreasonable use of a Fair Use Promotion where Your participation in a Fair Use Promotion is reasonably considered by VoipStunt to be fraudulent or to adversely affect the VoipStunt network or another VoipStunt customer's use of or access to a VoipStunt service or the VoipStunt network.

5. Among other things, "fraudulent use" includes resupplying a VoipStunt Service without VoipStunt's consent so that someone else may access or use VoipStunt or take advantage of a Fair Use Promotion.
Our rights

1. VoipStunt may charge you a cost-price based rate for any subsequent calls to one of the free destinations, terminate your account, or deny the use of the VoipStunt service or features of it.

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Christian88 says on Apr 5, 2006, 14:56:

Let's hope GregYohn shows up to answer these questions. I asked the same in another thread, and he gave some good answers. I don't believe it's a scam, but it's also not everything it appears to be on the surface. If it's too good to be true...

In the meantime, there's very little risk if you use a credit card. Amex/V/MC will all "charge back" (aka refund) your money if you're defrauded, or the company goes out of business.

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Brian858 says on Apr 5, 2006, 14:59:

Correction not *FREE* - It's ~ 10 cents per day. It's actually 10 Euros which is about 10 dollars. Which will remain on your account for 120 days. You can use that balance to call cell phones or other countries that are not free. If you don't want to pay the 10 Euros you can still use the software for free and make calls to any of the Free countries but your calls will be dropped after 1 minute and you will need to call back. This gets a little frustrating after a few minutes. I've already gotten 10 Euros worth of calls in 2 days. If you haven't tried the service I don't see the point in saying anything negative about it. So the company makes 10 Euros from someone who possibly calls Colombia 10 hours a day for 120 days. Sounds like a bargain to me unless you work for ATT.

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Brian858 says on Apr 5, 2006, 23:28:

It will cost you $12.53 US Dollars for 120 days. Here is the bill from the company for 120 days of unlimited calls:
BETAMAX GMBH & CO. KG, KOELN
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
PUBLIC OF GERMANY
P142O23641
Reference No: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
More Detail
10.00
**EUROPEAN UNION EURO 12.53

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Colombo Canadiense says on Apr 11, 2006, 22:51:

SCAM INDEED I tried voipstunt, quality very good, however there is not such a thing as FREE CALLS. After loading my account with 10 euros and using it for 3 days, It says I've reached the maximum number of free calls. I'm now only allowed to make toll calls like cellphones in Colombia. Be aware


100% Colombiano 100% Canadian
Greetings from Windsor, Canada

100% Colombiano 100% Canadian Greetings from Windsor, Canada

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Colombo Canadiense says on Apr 11, 2006, 22:52:

This is a scam 100% Colombiano 100% Canadian
Greetings from Windsor, Canada

100% Colombiano 100% Canadian Greetings from Windsor, Canada

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Brian858 says on Apr 11, 2006, 23:13:

How many hours a day were you calling for? I've used it for the past 7 days. Calling to various cities in Colombia and using about 2 - 6 hours per day. The software will automatically cut off the call at the 1 hour mark. The message will say "reached the maximum number of free calls". I've just re-dialed and continued on for another hour....etc... I did have a problem last Saturday calling to Barranquilla. I could hear them but they were having problems hearing me. I just called the next day and the problem has cleared. I still have 10 Euros for a balance and I've called 30 + hours to Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Spain, Japan, Germany & UK. I still have 113 days left to call unlimited to 50 + countries. It doesn't seem like a scam to me.

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Colombo Canadiense says on Apr 12, 2006, 08:08:

VOIPSTUNT 5 hours, however it is not about the amount of time, it is about the amount of calls, according to their small print terms.

I'm only able to call to the "Non free" destinations. What do you think about it?

100% Colombiano 100% Canadian
Greetings from Windsor, Canada

100% Colombiano 100% Canadian Greetings from Windsor, Canada

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paisa29 says on Apr 12, 2006, 08:28:

Colombo-Canadiense... Tu vives en Windsor,Ontario?, tengo un amigo que vive en el area tambien.
Que lastima que ya no tenemos los mensajes privados.

"Fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" Conrad Hilton

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