We all had a situation when, due to a lack of funds on the mobile, it was impossible to make an important call. Sometimes a computer with Internet access is nearby, and in this case, you have the opportunity to turn the tide to your advantage. After all, there are several ways how you can make free calls from computers to phones, while you only need basic skills in using the Internet and windows. But keep in mind that for this task you will also need a microphone and a sound output device; an inexpensive headset from a phone will also work well for them.

How to call a mobile phone via the Internet for free

As already mentioned, in order to make free calls from a computer to a mobile phone, you still need auxiliary devices such as speakers or headphones, a microphone, and a sound card. However, in addition to hardware and network connectivity, operational support is also required. If you do not go into technical details, then you have two ways to call for free:

• Use auxiliary software and utilities that will need to be installed on the hard drive.
• Use ready-made cloud technology. It is enough to go to the corresponding site and dial the desired number.

You should take into account that you will not be able to make constant calls from your computer for free. After all, most developers offer a basic bonus "for registration", which is enough only for 1-2 minutes of conversation with one subscriber. After that, users are asked to fund their mobile account. However, for - these conventions will more than fit, which is what the creators are counting on. When you find yourself forced to use their service, they will provide you with a free sample, after which, out of gratitude and seeing how convenient it is, the user can switch to permanent use of their services.

Programs for calls over the Internet to a mobile

If you expect to use the functionality of such products in the future, for subsequent emergency calls or because of the convenience of communicating at the computer, then your choice is special utilities. Often, such software provides the ability to make free calls from a computer to a phone, only as an additional service, and many of the programs are popular and convenient messengers with their own characteristics. Moreover, the tariffs provided by such utilities are lower than those of the operators, which allows you to save a lot of money.

But we are interested in the opportunity to call for free, which is also given in all these utilities and acts as a bonus account. When you register for a particular service for the first time, you are given a penny to your account and given the opportunity to try the service. It would seem that this money is not enough for a normal conversation, but for many of us a couple of minutes is enough to settle important issues. The most popular of these utilities are Viber, WhatsApp, Skype, Mail.ru, sippoint. Most of them also have a mobile version, which allows you to combine two devices at once into an independent ecosystem. Let's take a look at popular software so you can decide which one is best for your purposes.

Viber is the most popular messenger in the CIS, which even government services have begun to use when sending notifications. It has two types of calls:

1. Calls using funds from an internal personal account to a real mobile phone number through a provider (tariffs)
2. Calls to the Viber account over the Internet.

The latter are free, but to use them you need to have access to the Internet, the second user must also be online and have an appropriate application on his smartphone or computer. All these conditions make the use of this function extremely situational and rare.

Whatsapp is the second most popular messenger in the CIS, which is often compared to Viber, although in fact the latter was copied from WhatsApp. Accordingly, their functions are absolutely identical, up to free and paid calls. When registering or during the holidays, various promotional codes are issued that allow you to top up your account with a couple of rubles, which will already be enough to make an emergency call. The interface is also like a vibe, and there is both a mobile and a desktop version of the application, so you can also link both devices into a single ecosystem.

Skype - An application created initially with the goal of providing free video communication to people around the world, which it successfully did. Now it is used all over the world and with its help even business conferences are held. It is the prototype of many technologies, and allows you to call not only to user accounts within the network, but also to mobile phones. For which a personal account is provided with the official currency of your country or ($) and all relevant tariffs.

When registering, a small amount of funds is already on the account, allowing you to make a quick call.

Mail.ru agent is a paradox program, with millions of money invested in its PR, which almost no one knows and does not use. In general, the messenger and dialers from the popular service have their own advantages, such as quite reasonable prices. While skype and vatsap were created with a bias towards a Western audience and the cost of calls seems, on the contrary, too high, for residents of the CIS, the mail.ru agent provides a tariff - a minute of conversation for a ruble, which is still used by many mobile operators as "Daily Deals".

Sippoint - A unique utility used mainly in the CIS and Asia, providing a rate of 1 cent per second. In the same way, it allows you to make free calls from a computer to a phone, providing during registration an open personal account with funds already there, but what is much more important, it allows you to save on international calls. There is a messenger functionality, as well as the ability to record any mobile conversation in a special mp3 file, so that if necessary, then listen to it again, remembering the main points. There is also a functionality for sending SMS, which allows you to write an mts message for free.

Online services for calls to the phone via the Internet

The simplest option, how to make a free call from a computer to a phone, without downloading anything superfluous to the device, is special online services. The most popular ones are:

• Zadarma.com, which provides international communication, a choice of phone numbers with codes of any countries and operators, as well as the ability to send a message to any number, even send SMS beeline and MTS. Upon registration, the user is given 50 cents upon confirmation of his phone number.
• calls. online, an excellent service that will help you call the user on a landline and mobile phone. To call, you must enter the number in the keyboard that appears. For example, from this resource it is easy to call most Russian operators from a computer. You are given 1 minute free of charge per day without registration, then only paid calls.

User question

Hello.

Don't tell me, is it possible to make free calls from a computer to a regular mobile or landline phone? I know that this service is in the Skype program (but the service is paid there, although not so expensive).

Good day to all!

Hmm, to be honest, I myself have resorted to such services and programs a couple of times (when the phone's battery ran out and I had to make one necessary call).

In the article I have selected the best (in my humble opinion ☻) services that allow you to make calls from a regular computer to your phone. To talk, you need to have a microphone with headphones connected and configured (well, high-quality Internet).

Important!

Addition!

Ways to call from a computer to a phone (over the Internet)

Free of charge

CALLS Online -

Very simple and pleasant service. To get started, you need to register, or log in using your VKontakte account. You can call all over the world!

By the way, sometimes the service does not allow calls within Russia, it gives a message that the free minutes have allegedly run out. It's a shame ...

Note: The phone number must be dialed in international format. Calls can be made not only to Russia, Ukraine, but also to any country in the world (by the way, some countries are available only for a fee).

How to dial a phone in international format: code +7 - for Russia, +380 - for Ukraine, then dial the city code or the phone of the mobile operator (code 495 is the city code of Moscow, code 812 is the code of the city of St. Petersburg, code 44 is the code of Kiev, then the number subscriber).

You can find out the telephone area codes here (for Russia, the CIS countries, etc.) -

Zadarma -

One of the leaders in Internet telephony in the Russian-speaking segment. Offers free calls over the Internet (including to phones that are not connected to the Internet). It is possible to receive and send SMS, choose a beautiful virtual number, activate an unlimited tariff for yourself (this is already paid), and other services.

After registering and confirming your contact information, you are given a certain number of bonus minutes (currently equal to 20 rubles). This can be said for about 20-25 minutes with most countries (for example, with some Ghana).

At the moment, you can make free calls to 40 countries! Among them: Australia, Great Britain, Hungary, Germany, Israel, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Canada, China, Portugal, Russia, France, Sweden and others.

Flash2Voip -

A popular foreign resource that provides an opportunity to make calls to various countries of the World! I note right away that all the information on the site is in English. Fortunately, the user is only required to register, and then you can start making calls.

Note: by the way, the service requires an always updated Adobe Flash Player (which I warned about at the very beginning of the article).

To make a call, just enter the subscriber's number (in international format) using the keyboard (do not forget to adjust the volume of the microphone and headphones), and press the button Call(i.e. call). The amount of time for free calls is small, up to 5 minutes! For the rest - you need to pay extra ...

For a small fee / Cheap

CALL2FRIENDS.com -

A pleasant service that allows you to make free calls to some individual countries (Russia, unfortunately, does not apply to such countries). But for a small fee, you can call anywhere and talk a lot. For example, a minute of a call to Megafon costs $ 0.039, i.e. 100 minutes will cost $ 3.9 - which is approximately equal to 240 rubles. (at the current rate).

You can replenish your account in many convenient ways: using a card, Yandex-money, Qiwi, etc.

SKYPE -

Probably one of the most famous internet chatting programs. By the way, calls between PCs over the network are free, even if you arrange a large audio or video conference.

Calls from a PC over the Internet to landlines or mobiles are small (you have to fork out a little ☻). The cost is not high - only 1.7 cents per minute of conversation on landlines and about 7 cents on mobile phones (besides, there are unlimited tariffs).

Thus, by putting in just a few dollars, you can provide yourself with a convenient backup channel of communication with the whole World!

Skype tariffs for 6.11.17 // For users from Russia

Viber -

A very popular application for mobile phones: it allows free Internet calls to all those who have the same application installed (you can save money on international calls). In addition, it is convenient to create conferences and chats in Viber, communicate in your circle of interests, among a dozen (hundreds!) Of like-minded people.

Viber main window // as an example

To start calls, go to the manufacturer's website and download the client for your OS version. Then launch it, and enter your account details. Calls to mobile phones cost a certain amount, for example, in Russia they will cost about 6 rubles per minute.

Note: use Viber Out to make calls to landline and mobile numbers over the Internet. Viber Out is available on iOS, Android and Windows devices, as well as Viber for desktop.

Mail.Ru Agent -

A fairly old and well-known service from a Russian manufacturer (it was published in 2003 - then the Internet was also a novelty in some cities ...).

With the help of Mail.Ru Agent, you can communicate free of charge in audio and video format with everyone who also has this program installed. For calls to mobiles through the network - you need to pay some of the company's expenses ☻. Moreover, the price is not so high, for example, in Moscow it is only 0.65 rubles per minute!

Mail.Ru Agent - stylish, beautiful, convenient! // Screenshot is provided as an example

Note: you can install the agent only on computers (laptops) running Windows or Mac OS. By the way, there is a browser version of the program.

Unfortunately, free calling services often change their tariffs, disconnect some countries from "free", introduce restrictions. Therefore, the information provided in this article is current as of the date of publication / revision.

By the way, if there are additions on the topic, then comments are always open ☻.

Thank you in advance.

Once, more recently, just a few years ago, realistic communication with family, friends and business partners through a computer monitor seemed incredible to everyone. But there is no limit to perfection, so the impossible becomes possible someday. Now, thanks to the modern developments of experienced developers, video communication with loved ones has become a reality.

And even before us there was a choice from a variety of video communication programs, of which we have identified the top five of the highest quality and most convenient video communication programs.

Skype

Skype video calling software ranks first in the top five. It is quite popular among users due to its convenient functions and high-quality video communication. For its operation, you only need to install a special webcam on your computer and a normal internet speed (at least 512kbps).

Video calls to one subscriber are free of charge. But when connecting three or more interlocutors, you will need to pay a little. To record the required video message, you will need to install additional plugins that will also play the screen sharing.

Calls can be made between users of a personal computer, as well as to mobile phones that are connected to this system. The quality of the connection is in a fairly good resolution, without interference. To communicate in HD, in the Skype program, you will need an additional connection to a special program, it is paid, but worth it.

Undoubtedly, Skype is considered the best and it's hard to argue about it. It allows users to make high-quality communication with their interlocutors without any restrictions.

OoVoo

No less popular program for video calls, which is not much different from the famous Skype. OoVoo has a high level of communication and free video chat with interlocutors, up to 12 people. True, this program reproduces voice calls for free only up to a maximum of 3 users, and more - you have to pay.

can be produced on PCs, mobile phones, smartphones and tablets. It provides a convenient function for quickly switching communication between interlocutors. And to record a video call, you can use a special program function - video call.

ICQ

The latest development of ICQ (ICQ) pleases with its changes and improved quality of communication during video and ordinary calls. Now in ICQ it became possible to communicate in widescreen mode, and during a video call VGA-resolution (640 by 480) is set. Video calls are possible only between two users, group conferences in this program, unfortunately, are not available. But, on the other hand, it is quite convenient to make calls to users with just one click.

ICQ allows you to make free calls between users who have installed the ICQ client program. To make the necessary call to a subscriber to a mobile or landline phone, it will be necessary to replenish the virtual account in advance. The quality of the program itself during a call is quite good, it does not interrupt or freeze.

Tango

This software was originally developed to be able to make free calls between tablet users. This required only access to the Internet. But later, the developer company decided to improve and create Tango software for installation on a personal computer. Software video calls are easy and affordable.

There is a convenient synchronization of contacts, you just need to dial the subscriber's postal address or his mobile number. To use the program you will need: Internet connection, Windows operating system, as well as a microphone and a working camera. To run the software, you do not need authorization and account creation. Tango has spread widely among the owners of various communication devices and smartphones. But for PC users, this software can be disappointed by the low quality.
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QIP

The latest version allows you to make free calls between subscribers of personal computers. And to make a call to a mobile or landline phone, you will need to replenish a special account.

The cost of such calls is, in theory, lower than the usual tariffs of mobile operators (according to the representatives of the software), but we still recommend that you clarify the real cost or verify the withdrawal of money during the call. The functions of the queue are simple and accessible, each user will quickly figure out the basic principles of the software. There are many similarities with ICQ, but still the quality of video calls is slightly worse than that of ICQ. Well, in general, the application works fine, which is why it got the 5th place in the list of leaders in programs for video communication over the Internet.

It is difficult to imagine the life of a modern person without a gadget and the Internet. Mobile phones have become an essential accessory for modern people. We use mobile communications every day, make calls and communicate on the Internet using social networks. The cost of Internet traffic is several times cheaper when compared, for example, with international calls. Therefore, programs for free calls directly from the phone have become widespread all over the world - with the help of them we pay only for traffic. It is much cheaper and you may not pay any money at all if you use the WI-FI network. let's consider 5 of the best and most popular free calling software from the phone via the Internet.

What do you need to make a free call?

Firstly, you need to download to your phone any of the programs presented by us for making calls over the Internet. Secondly, create your account in the application. and activate it. Thirdly, your interlocutor must also have the program installed on his phone. Now you can make free calls from your phone and chat as much as you like. In addition to calls, modern instant messengers provide the opportunity to exchange photos, exchange free SMS messages, create groups for communication (Chat), use emoticons and stickers, share the brightest moments of life with your friends and relatives. Here are the TOP 5 free applications that will allow you to make free calls anywhere in the world without paying a dime.

1. Whatsapp Messenger

Whatsapp messenger Is the leader of all SMS messaging apps. Recently, the opportunity has been launched to make free calls to all users who have WhatsApp installed. Millions of users choose Whatsapp Messenger for its stable and quality work. The call quality of the voice call in Whatsapp is excellent! In the near future, the developers will introduce the possibility of video calls. is available on our website for free. Many foreign operators are already taking over their heads, since hundreds of thousands of users have stopped using mobile communications and switched to calls via WhatsApp. Every year the operators' net profit falls by several percent, which certainly alarms the owners of cellular companies.

Key features of Whatsapp:

• Free sending SMS and making voice calls;
• Convenient and intuitive program interface
• The ability to hide the visit time in the application.
• Call quality is top notch, without delays or stuttering during a call.

2. Viber is a modern messenger

Viber- an innovative and modern messenger, the main function of which is to provide free video and voice calls. Viber has come to the Russian market for a long time, and has successfully recaptured regular users from Whatsapp. The quality of communication is constantly improving, and there are fewer breaks and problems with voice calls. you can follow the link. After downloading, you will need to register in the application. Nothing complicated during the installation process will arise. Enter your phone number (this will be your online identifier), wait for an SMS with an activation code. and enter this code in the app. All your contacts will automatically sync and appear in the Viber list. If you do not know how to read the word Viber correctly, you can read this word in transcription.

The main advantages of Viber:

• Voice and video calls over the Internet
• Free in-app games
• Free and paid stickers (smilies) for SMS correspondence
• Exchange of text messages, photos, music
• Simple and straightforward user interface.
• You can call landline numbers (paid tariff)

3. Telegram - messenger from Pavel Durov

Telegram- the youngest and fastest growing messenger for mobile phones, which was created by the founder of the social network VK - Pavel Durov. What is it about Telegram that attracts users so much? Basically, the fact that it is an open messenger in which advanced users can create their own emoticons and stickers, add various functions and interface. Also, the developers position Telegram as the most secure messenger among all existing ones. The encryption channels used ensure your privacy 100% and your correspondence will not fall into third hands or intruders.

Advantages of the Telegram messenger:

• The most secure messenger in the entire mobile application market
• Fast and convenient application interface
• Ability to draw and set your own stickers
• Very popular in western countries

4.line - powerful and modern

Free line features:

• Free Calls & Video Calls
• SMS text exchange and sticker support
• Presence of built-in games and useful applications (photo processing)
• Line application cross-platform

5. Skype - the familiar software from Microsoft

Skype - who has not heard not used this program for free calls over the Internet? The possibilities are also quite wide, but the application is still very popular on desktops and laptops. It so happened that on the phone Skype is used for video calls and voice calls not so often. However, this does not prevent the application from being in the TOP 5 of the best programs for free calls on the phone. To get started with the application, you also need to go through a short registration procedure. and get your Skype account.

Skype program features:

• Completely free to make calls (there are paid plans)
• Cool emoticons for correspondence
• Ability to create groups for conversations
• New updates and program improvements are often released.

This is not the whole list of programs with which you can make free calls over the Internet, but the most popular ones are presented in our review. Which one should you choose? It's up to you, because everyone has their own needs and tastes. But you can try several apps and choose the best program.

Good day, friends! Today I will review the most popular programs and online services for making calls from a computer to mobile and landline phones. This is a very common question, primarily because long-distance and international calls are not cheap, and many of us have relatives living thousands of kilometers away. How to make calls from a computer to a phone for free? Understanding!

1. How to call a mobile phone via the Internet for free

There are two ways to make a free phone call from a computer:

• using the appropriate utility;
• online calls from the respective site.

Technically, this can be done if you have a sound card, headphones (speakers) and a microphone, access to the world wide web, and the appropriate software.

2. Programs for calls via the Internet to a mobile

You can call from a computer to a mobile phone free of charge using programs that are freely distributed in the global network. The main purpose of the corresponding software is to ensure communication of compatible devices through voice and video calls, if users want to communicate online. Calls to cell and landline numbers are usually charged at rates lower than those of telephone operators. However, in some cases it is possible to make completely free calls over the Internet.

Voice and video communication via the global network is supported by Viber, WhatsApp, Skype, Mail.Ru Agent and other programs. The demand for such programs is due to the fact that communication between users is made in real time and free of charge. The programs themselves do not take up much space in the computer's memory (excluding the volume of files transmitted and received). In addition to making calls, this software allows you to send text messages (chat), including creating contact groups, as well as exchange various files. However, it is not possible to make calls to mobile and landline phones free of charge in all cases.

Programs for calls over the Internet are constantly being improved, becoming more user-friendly and interesting in design. However, the widespread transition to this connection is hampered by the limited coverage of the Internet. The quality of such a connection directly depends on the speed of the Internet connection. If there is no high-speed access to the global network, then users will not be able to carry out a conversation without interruption.

Such programs are relevant for people who spend a lot of time at the computer. With their help, for example, you can work remotely, undergo training and interviews. In addition, additional functions related to correspondence and sending files are easier to use on a computer. Data synchronization allows you to use programs that support this function simultaneously on all user's devices.

2.1. Viber

Viber is one of the most widely used utilities for communication via voice and video calls between people all over the world. It allows you to synchronize contact and other information on all user's devices. In Viber, you can forward calls from one device to another. The software provides versions for Windows, iOS, Android and Windows Phone. There are also versions for macOS and Linux.

To start working with Viber, you need to download the version of the program suitable for the corresponding operating system on the Internet (this can be done on the official website). After installing the software, you must enter your phone number, after which all Viber options become available to the user.

Viber does not require registration, you just need to enter your mobile phone number. As for the cost of calls, you can. The most popular directions and cost of calls:

2.2. Whatsapp

WhatsApp is rightfully considered the leader among similar programs used on mobile devices (over a billion users worldwide). This software can be installed on Windows and Mac computers. In addition, you can use the online version of the program - WhatsApp Web. An added benefit of WhatsApp is the privacy of calls provided by end-to-end encryption.

To start working with WhatsApp on your computer, you need to install and activate it on your phone. Then you should download the program for the corresponding operating system from the official website. After downloading and entering the phone number, you can make voice and video calls to the cell numbers of other WhatsApp users. Calls to other numbers in this program are not provided. These calls are absolutely free.

2.3. Skype

Skype is the leader among the programs installed on personal computers for the purpose of making calls to phones. Supported by Windows, Linux and Mac, you do not need to enter your phone number. Skype is primarily designed for HD video calling. It allows you to create group video chats, exchange messages and files, and show your screen. Calls can be made with translation into other languages.

Using Skype, you can make unlimited phone calls to landline and mobile phone numbers in a number of countries around the world (free only for the first month - the Mir tariff plan). To do this, you need a compatible device and software, which must be downloaded from the official website. To get free minutes, you need to enter your payment information.

To make a call, launch Skype and press Calls -> Calls to Phones(or Ctrl + D). Then dial the number and talk for your pleasure :)

At the end of the test month, the cost of calls to landline numbers in Russia will be $ 6.99 per month. Calls to mobile phones will be charged separately, you can purchase a package of 100 or 300 minutes for $ 5.99 and $ 15.99, respectively, or pay by the minute.

2.4. Mail.Ru Agent

Mail.Ru Agent is a program from the developer of a popular Russian mail service that allows you to make voice and video calls to other users over the network. You can also use it to make calls to mobile phones (for a fee, but at cheaper rates). Supported by Windows and Mac operating systems. To make calls to mobile phones, you need to deposit money into your account. Payment methods and tariffs can be found on the official website.

To start using Mail.Ru Agent, you need to download the program and install it on your computer. There is also an online version of the program (web agent). Using Mail.Ru Agent, you can also chat and exchange files. The convenience of this program is that it is tied to an account in "My World" and allows you to easily go to your page, check mail on Mail.Ru and receive notifications about friends' birthdays.

2.5. Sippoint

Sippoint, like the previous programs, allows you to make free calls from your computer to your phone. Using Sippoint, you can call subscribers of any telephone operator and save on international and long distance calls. The program allows you to record conversations and chat with other users. To use it, just register on the site and install Sippoint.

3. Online services for calls to the phone via the Internet

If you do not want to install the software, you can make a free call from your computer to your phone online. You can use IP telephony services without any payment on the following sites.

Calls. Online Is a convenient service that allows you to make free calls from your computer to your phone without online registration. You can call any subscriber of cellular or city communication. To make a call, you just need to dial the number on the virtual keyboard, that is, you do not need to download software and register. For example, from this site you can call Megafon from your computer for free online. 1 minute of conversation is given for free per day, the rest of the prices are possible. Not cheap, I'll tell you.

Zadarma.com- a site with functional IP-telephony, which allows you to make an online call from a computer to a phone for free, create conferences and use other additional options. However, the services of the site require at least a symbolic fee. To make an online call, registration on the site is required.

YouMagic.com Is a site for those who need a landline number with incoming and outgoing connections. You can use the services for 5 minutes a day without payment during the first week. Subsequently, you need to select and pay for a specific tariff plan (national or international). The subscription fee is from 199 rubles, minutes are also paid. To gain access to communication, you need to register on the site with the provision of your personal data, including passport.

Call2friends.com allows you to make free calls to many countries, but the Russian Federation does not apply to them: (The duration of a call without charging should not exceed 2-3 minutes, depending on the selected country. Other tariffs can be viewed.