Parlino
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| Developer: | Parlino S.A. |
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| Latest release: | 1.1.0 / May 2, 2006 |
| OS: | Cross-platform |
| Use: | P2P/VoIP/instant messaging network |
| License: | Freeware |
| Website: | www.parlino.com |
Parlino, is an Internet telephony (VoIP) network based on open standard SIP-protocols, launched by Parlino S.A. of Luxembourg, a fully owned company of the Swedish Tele 2 Group.
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[edit] General remarks
Launched on May 2, 2006, Parlino is a software-based VoIP application which makes it possible to make free phone calls with a PC over the Internet. The software also makes calls to ordinary landline phones or mobiles.
[edit] Technology
For using Parlino, a software client for Windows XP/Windows 2000 has to be downloaded (a version for Mac is due later). The user opens an account and downloads the freeware from the Parlino website[1]. The Parlino software is based on the open standard IAX2 for softphones; and SIP-compatible protocols for the main infrastructure. According to Tele2, the open based plattform provides for better sound quality than Skype, though there doesn't seem to be any official scientific verification for that claim.
[edit] Features
For use into public telephone networks, assets must be loaded by means of a credit card, which expires after 180 days of inactivity. The service offers the option of "Parlino Dial-in", providing users with a regular telephone number which can be dialled at a national rate, irrespective of whether the Parlino user's location. The Parlino phone number can be forwarded to any other phone number or connected to a voicemail service. Text messages (SMS) can be sent to any cellphone for €0.07. Emergency calls are not possible.
[edit] Usage
Tele2 has not yet released any figures of costomers or active users. As a launch offering, the first 10,000 customers would received a free wireless VoIP phone (DECT) which is to be connected by USB with the PC (as of December 2006, this offer is still pending).
