What is a Softphone?

This is a free piece of software that turns your PC into a second telephone line (for free) and allows you to make Free / Low Cost calls to any landline / mobile anywhere in the World using the Tpad VoIP Network and your broadband connection. Advantages of a Softphone using Tpad: Acts as a 2nd telephone line for your house for Free (no monthly costs or line rental). Simple, easy to use - just like making a telephone call but using your PC and up to 60% cheaper than your phone. Make Unlimited Free VoIP Calls to other Tpad Users anywhere in the World (PC to PC). Make Ultra Low Cost Calls to any landline / mobile in the World. Crystal Clear Call Quality - (sound like you are in the same room as your friend) - plus many, many more benefits...

	Name: XLITE Softphone by Counterpath (Recommended by Tpad) Cost: FREE Compatible with Tpad VoIP Network: YES Compatible O.S: Windows XP / 2000 / VISTA, MAC, Linux Size: 8MB Broadband Speed: You need at least 256Kb for good quality voip calls Setup instructions: Downloadable (PDF) • On the Tpad website • On YouTube Rating:

	Name: TPAD (BETA) Softphone Cost: FREE Compatible with Tpad VoIP Network: YES Compatible O.S: Windows XP / 2000 / VISTA Size: 7MB Broadband Speed: You need at least 256Kb for good quality voip calls Youtube setup video: Tpad Rating:

	Name: ZoIPer 2.0 - SIP VoIP Softphone by Attractel Cost: FREE (ZoIPer 2.0 Free) Compatible with Tpad VoIP Network: YES Compatible O.S: Windows XP / 2000 / VISTA, MAC, and LINUX Size: less than 1MB Broadband Speed: You need at least 256Kb for good quality voip calls Youtube setup video: ZoIPer Rating:

	Name: ZoIPer Communicator by ZoIPer.com (Recommended by Tpad) Cost: FREE Compatible with Tpad VoIP Network: YES Protocols: SIP / VoIP / IAX Compatible O.S: Windows XP / 2000 / VISTA, MAC, Linux Size: 4MB Broadband Speed: You need at least 256Kb for good quality voip calls Rating:

	Name: Flash2VoIP.com by GTalk2VoIP Team Cost: FREE Compatible with Tpad VoIP Network: YES Protocols: SIP / VoIP Compatible O.S: Windows XP / 2000 / VISTA Size: Less than 1MB Broadband Speed: You need at least 256Kb for good quality voip calls Youtube setup video: Flash2VoIP Rating:

	Name: EXPRESS TALK by NCH Software Cost: FREE (trial version) Compatible with Tpad VoIP Network: YES Compatible O.S: Windows XP / 2000 / VISTA, MAC, Pocket PC Size: 1MB Broadband Speed: You need at least 256Kb for good quality voip calls Rating:

	Name: SIP Communicator Cost: FREE Compatible with Tpad VoIP Network: YES Protocols: SIP / VoIP / Jabber / XMPP / AIM / ICQ / MSN / IRC Compatible O.S: Windows XP / 2000 / VISTA, MAC, Linux Size: 16MB Broadband Speed: You need at least 256Kb for good quality voip calls Rating:

	Name: Nimbuzz - SIP / VoIP Softphone Cost: FREE Compatible with Tpad VoIP Network: YES Compatible O.S: Windows XP / VISTA Size: less than 1MB Broadband Speed: You need at least 256Kb for good quality voip calls Rating:

	Name: SJphone by SJLabs Cost: FREE Compatible with Tpad VoIP Network: YES Compatible O.S: Windows XP / 2000 / Pocket PC / Size: less than 5MB Broadband Speed: You need at least 256Kb for good quality voip calls Rating:

Common Problems when using a Softphone: When using a softphone for the first time you might experience a few minor problems, these can be easily fixed and when you make your first VoIP call you will be surprised how easy it really was. Can't make outgoing calls: This is because you need to dial in the correct format that Tpad uses to send the call to the correct destination. You simply: Dial 9 + 00 + Country Code of the destination you are ringing + Area Code + Contact number E.g. How to make calls to these destinations using the Tpad VoIP Network UK Landline = 9004412827777XX Landline = 900923456789XX India Landline = 9009123456789XX US Landline = 90012345678XX UK Mobile = 900447973304XX Pakistan Mobile = 90092345678912XX India Mobile = 900913123456XX US Mobile = 90012345678XX How to find out the country code / area code of the country you want to dial: http://www.tpad.com/Tpad-Ultra-Cheap-Worldwide-Calling-Rates.php Can't register / connect / timeout / login: This depends on how your internet is setup and where in the World you are located. Simply follow these fixes: Use the Xlite Softphone and follow the instructions (STUN Settings) on our forum Next, visit manage account if you need to purchase credit.

Ways To Make Calls

ATA's / IP Phones / WiFi Mobiles

Calling Examples

What is a Softphone?

Advantages of a Softphone using Tpad:

Common Problems when using a Softphone: