subject: Making A Video Call By Phone [print this page] Yes, you can make video calls and video conferencing by phone. Of course there are some specific requirements for you to use this feature effectively.
First, you need a phone that supports video calling a program (and hence video conferencing as well). The Android phones or iPhones support popular programs that allow this appeal and therefore are good choices.
Your mobile device must also have a camera, preferably a front that lets you see the phone's screen while you chat with other members of the videoconference. This is especially made front camera for video calls and so it has a lower quality than the camera back, which is used to take pictures.
These are the physical resources of the cell to allow for video conferencing. Now let's talk about the most common ways to do one.
3G
This video call service through the operator is the most common and is present in smartphones with 3G internet. Therefore, using it can be quite simple. To access it, just use the video call option instead of voice. However, some points worth remembering:
- This feature only allows video calling and not a videoconference, it would be a call with more than two people.
- There may be problems in the video call between different cellular carriers. Although the service enable communication between different operators in practice does not work efficiently in this case.
- This type of video call can only be made between phones. We will see below that some services allow people to do video conferencing on mobile mixing and people using computers.
Facetime
Another way is to do a video conferencing program for Facetime, present in the iPhone. Its advantages are:
- The program is very stable, has high quality picture and sound.
- It can be done using only wireless Internet, Wi-Fi
- You can call people on the computer if they are also using the Facetime.
- Free. It can be downloaded directly to iPhone.
- The Facetime is restricted to Apple devices.
Skype
The Skype program is probably the most used videoconference program and no wonder, it has its advantages.
- It can be installed for free in almost all smartphones, and can be installed on your computer.
- The service works via 3G or Wi-Fi
- Can only receive video calls via Skype for free people who have Skype installed. But there is no need to contact the carrier to release the service.
