These are the operators that allow WhatsApp calls
The WhatsApp calls are reaching more and more people. Thanks to the curious and limited system of invitations for calls, last Friday a good handful of more users were able to get hold of this long-awaited function. However, calls from WhatsApp work through the Internet VoIP protocol, a service that not all operators and their rates offer free So you have to take into account which ones allow you to enjoy these calls. Something that could change if the operators are threatened by a change in the trend of use of these calls This is the current scenario.
Keep in mind that calls from WhatsApp from a WiFi does not generate any cost or extra consumption in the rates, being the best option to control spending and achieve full sound quality. But, when these networks are not available, 3G and 4G will offer the highest quality . And it is that the 2G is forced to compress and lose sound quality if you want maintain a more or less fluent conversation. All this taking into account that a one-minute call generates a cost of about 400 to 600 kb.
In Movistar:
Your rates do not officially include this service. However, works correctly and without problems or additional charges At least for now. We will have to see if the company does not take advantage and decides to limit the VoIP protocol to those who are willing to pay for it when WhatsAppOffer calls to all users.
At Vodafone:
This company is more restrictive, especially with its rates Yu, prepaid, Mini or Smart, since it is not possible to use applications that work by VoIP However, it is possible to contract it separately for a price of 2, 42 euros per day or for 7, 26 euros per month However, this protocol is present and included in your rates with unlimited calls
In Orange:
This operator includes its VoIP services without any problem or blockage at the moment.
In Yoigo:
Again the cheapest rates are left without VoIP, although being able to hire a separate bonus for 3 euros per month to be able to use it. Its most expensive rates and focused on flat rates do integrate this protocol.
OMV or Virtual Mobile Operators
These are the low cost or cheaper versions of the main operators, which operate on their lines but withmuch more competitive services Well known are some such as Tuenti, Pepephone , Lowi, Amena or SimyoWell, these mobile virtual operators do not put any limits or problems on the use of the VoIP protocol, being perhaps the most economical and Focused on Internet data consumption and not so much on calls and SMS messages.
With all this, we just have to wait and see how users and operators react to the arrival of WhatsApp calls to the whole worldAnd it is proposed as a paradigm shift in user communication that couldcould begin to make a dent in the income of the operators, reason why the one that could limit or increase their prices to use the protocol VoIP At the moment this is the situation.
Via Xataka Móvil
