Gizmo5 Service Details and Features

Gizmo5 is a free voice over IP (VoIP) service that allows users to make free calls to other Gizmo5 users, as well as calls to regular phone numbers.

One of the key features of Gizmo5 is its integration with popular instant messaging platforms like AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) and Google Talk.

With Gizmo5, users can make free calls to other Gizmo5 users, with no need for a phone or a contract. Calls to regular phone numbers are also available, albeit for a fee.

Gizmo5 also offers a range of features, including call waiting, call forwarding, and voicemail.

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Gizmo5 mobile phone application used the phone's carrier voice network for all calls. This allowed users to make voice calls to other Gizmo5 users, as well as to the public switched telephone network.

Calls to Gizmo5 users were free when made over WiFi. On the other hand, calls to the public switched telephone network required Gizmo5 Call Out credit.

Mobile phones that support SIP applications can place calls over WiFi or 3G. However, using 3G would incur additional costs depending on the user's data plan.

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Gizmo5's service was terminated on April 4, 2011, after a message was sent to subscribers on March 4, 2011, indicating the service would be shut down.

The termination of Gizmo5's service was abrupt, with no indication of whether the service would be revived in another form or if similar functionality would be added to Google's current telephony offerings.

Here's a brief timeline of the service's termination:

Gizmo5's termination was a significant event in the world of VoIP and instant messaging, and it's worth noting that the service was not revived in any form.

You can link your Google Voice number to your Gizmo5 account to make and receive calls from WiFi phones, ATAs, PC software, and even a browser window using GizmoCall.com.

This service was initially experimental, but it's now in beta. There are some important facts you should know: it's limited to 20 minutes of calls, and later to 3 minutes of outgoing calls, with unlimited incoming calls.

To add your Google Voice number to your Gizmo5 account, you'll need to enter your Google Voice account information into Gizmo5.com.

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Gizmo5 is shutting down on April 3rd, so if you're a customer, you'll want to take action soon.

The service will no longer be available after April 3rd, so mark your calendars.

You can no longer add credit to your account after March 11th, so be sure to top off your balance before then.

If you purchased calling credit and have a balance remaining, you can request a refund by logging in to my.gizmo5.com.

Alternatively, if you're in the United States, you can transfer your credit to a Google Voice account, so you can use it for calling from Google Voice or Gmail.

To request a call credit transfer or refund, do so by April 3rd.

If you don't request a transfer or refund by then, Gizmo5 will automatically refund your remaining call credit via the payment method you originally used to purchase the credit.

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Add your Google Voice number to your Gizmo5 account by logging in to your gizmo5.com account and entering your Google Voice account information. This will allow you to make and receive calls from WiFi phones, ATAs, PC software, and even a browser window using GizmoCall.com.

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As of update 7/27/09, there's a notice on the page that this is an experimental service, and calls will be limited to 20 minutes. You can find more information at www.gizmovoice.com.

You can also add your Gizmo5 number to your Google Voice account (and verify it) by clicking save and entering a verification code. Make sure you have Gizmo installed and running on your computer, and then click 'connect'.

You don't need to be paying for Gizmo's incoming call feature for this call, and you can make free outgoing and receive free incoming calls from the Gizmo application using your Google Voice number.

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Gizmo5 offered some really cool features that set it apart from other services. One of them was outbound caller line identification in the United States.

This meant that when you called someone, they could see your phone number on their caller ID, which was helpful for building trust with your contacts.

Gizmo5 supported outbound caller line identification in the United States. This feature allowed users to see the caller's name and number on their phone, making it easier to answer calls from known contacts.

The service also offered other features that enhanced the user experience.

To set up an ATA device for free calls via land line, you'll need to obtain a device such as a Linksys Sipura SPA-2100, Linksys PAP2, or InnoMedia MTA6328-2Re. These devices are available on eBay.

Once you have the device, you'll need to configure it to work with your Gizmo account. You can do this by plugging in a normal phone line into the device and configuring it to use your Gizmo account details.

To access the admin panel of your device, the steps may vary depending on the device model. The username you'll need to use is your ten digit Gizmo number and country code, without spaces.

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The password for the device is your Gizmo password. The server you'll need to use is proxy01.sipphone.com, or stun01.sipphone.com:3478 if you're experiencing audio issues.

Here are a few examples of ATA devices you can use:

Note that the InnoMedia MTA6328-2Re may require unlocking, but instructions are available online.

Gizmo5 is a free Internet phone for your computer that makes calling as easy as Instant Messaging.

The company was formerly known as the Gizmo Project, which is a pretty cool name if you ask me.

Using best-of-breed audio codecs such as GIPS, Gizmo5 provides crystal-clear voice quality, which is essential for clear conversations.

Gizmo5 employs media relays around the world to route calls through the most efficient path, ensuring that your calls are connected quickly and reliably.

This efficient routing system also helps Gizmo5 offer the lowest possible per minute International calling rates, which can save you a pretty penny.

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