iPhone and iPod Touch Get Raketu

Source: snapvoip.blogspot.com

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Raketu, a leading global Internet communications, information, and entertainment company, today released its voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) calling web application for Apple iPhone and iPod Touch. The new web-based application allows Apple iPhone and iPod Touch users to make international calls totally free or at Raketu’s ultra-low cost VoIP calling rates. Additionally, users can send SMS Text Messages globally, and send email all from within the Raketu iPhone Application.

“Whether you are traveling internationally this holiday season, or simply shopping in New York and want to reach out to people you love overseas, Raketu says Now You Can without the slightest pinch to your pocketbook,” said Greg Parker, president and CEO of Raketu. “While you’re at it, SMS Text your friends in Japan, then email your brother in San Francisco. Raketu’s iPhone Application does it all.”

Raketu’s iPhone Application Features

Raketu’s new iPhone Application is entirely web-based and does not require consumers to download any software. Apple iPhone and iPod Touch users can sign up and access the service via their iPhone or iPod Touch web browser at http://iphone.raketu.com. Using Raketu’s iPhone application users can:

Call Internationally For Free Or At Raketu’s Ultra-Low Cost VoIP Calling Rates — Raketu offers the lowest VoIP calling rates internationally period. Raketu users who sign up and make a payment of USD 9.95, USD 24.95 or USD 49.95 to their Raketu account are eligible for up to 1200 free calling minutes per month towards iPhone initiated phone-to-phone calls. See www.Raketu.com for details and free zones.

Send SMS Text Messages Globally – Raketu’s iPhone Application allows users to send SMS Text Messages globally at the lowest international text rates available.

Send Email – Simply type in the destination email address, enter your message and click send.

Published on December 11th, 2007 under


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