TORONTO – Comwave is offering free downloadable mobile phone apps in an effort to enhance its unlimited mobile calling service.
The privately-owned telco said that the apps allow smart phone users to make free local and North American long distance calls, while keeping their existing mobile service provider and phone number. Providing the user has unlimited incoming calling activated, they may dial their intended number directly from the contact list in their mobile device. Comwave then intercepts and connects the call, the user’s phone rings, and they answer the phone like it’s an incoming call. The outgoing call is then charged as a free incoming call by the user’s mobile provider. Users may also control settings to activate or de-activate the app.
"Many mobile phone providers charge exorbitant rates for mobile outbound and long distance calls”, said VP of marketing Abe Benitah, in the announcement. "People can save money by switching to a basic cellular plan with unlimited incoming calls and use Comwave to turn outgoing local and long distance calls into free incoming calls."
Comwave is offering a free 30-day trial of its mobile service here. The app is available free at BlackBerry App World or iTunes.
