We’ve all heard the model of calls where in Europe and the UK the Calling Party Pays. Here in the USA when it comes to a cell phone to cell phone call, both parties pay per se, even in an unlimited plan model. Now out of Israel comes a Spikko, which envisions a world of receiving party pays if you’re not a Spikko member.
Novel.
Interesting.
Different
all comes to mind.
First off, Spikko bills themselves as a calling “club” and like PhoneGnome and Gizmo5, provides totally free calling between members. What more they also claim to provide:
* A permanent local Israeli number
* “Spikkophone” – software for managing your telephone calls, which can be easily installed on any PC.
* Voice mail messages sent to your email when calls are missed.
* Incoming calls: those who call your Spikko number reach the Spikkiphone on your PC.
* Outgoing calls: As a Spikko club member you will be able to perform outgoing calls to any international number, free of charge, based on minutes gained from incoming calls.
* Your personal portal: The Spikko website provides you with advanced tools to manage your personal communication needs.
* Various additional services (chats, interactive phonebook, etc.)
You can read their Manifesto here.