Felix Ker's blog

I’ve seen gladlyCast around for quite awhile but only decided to give it a try. I’ve never wanted to try because Internet was almost available to me anytime.

My short experience with gladlyCast was smooth, but not so smooth too. Here’s why.

That’s not my number!

I purposely tested the server with a few mobile numbers. After sending in, I clicked on “That’s not my number!”, I was redirected back to the same “Confirm your number” page within seconds. That wasn’t so helpful. I don’t know why this happened and I’m making a guess that the page already discovered that I’ve sent a message to the service with the “secret message”.

Phone number display – could be improved!

I verified my mobile number with a Singapore line. Why did the site show me a Malaysian number and expected me to mouseover to find the other. I thought since the site was so sweet and simple, they could lay it side by side.

Oh, when I was shown the secret message, I was given the same screen whereby I could mouseover and select a number and click. I clicked on the Malaysian number, but confirmed with a Singaporean line. Amazingly, everything worked! I thought this would be alittle misleading. Heh.

What mobile network?

+6012795 9876 looks like it’s running on Maxis, but since Malaysia telcos allow number porting, the number could be on DiGi or even Celcom. gladlyCast, will you be able to specify the network, and maybe expand on the mobile lines? I’m on Digi and I am willing to sponsor a Digi prepaid card for a year or two. (I do know Digi has a plan that allow free smses after first 50cents each day!)

P.S I’m not trying to find fault, but my first secret message was “Jack likes Brian”. Isn’t that gay?

Finish reading my post before you tell me there’s nothing that’s free in the world .

You may not have heard of pfingo, a Singapore VOIP provider. They’re not only a VOIP provider, they use IP to deliver services over the Internet for greater conveniences and flexibility for mobile users!

What can I do with pfingo?

• Make calls
• Send SMS
• Check info on your mobile phone
• Call your friends with pfingo for free

What do you get for free when you subscribe now?

• $2 for IDD Calls (Call Australia/China/Hong Kong for 45 minutes, Call USA/Canada/Malaysia for 35 minutes)
• $1 SMS Credit (Capable of sending 33 SMS)
• 3 months free subscription. Are you sure?  Yes, they won’t ask for your credit card number.
• Free 400MB push email

Click here to sign up

Let me tell you why I signed up.

I make calls often over at Malaysia with Wi-Fi available. The call is very clear and I can talk to my girlfriend for up to an hour.I usually hang up when feel my ear turning warm.

And, let’s be honest, it’s free. I was offered free credits and subscription too, and that’s why I signed up! According to the site, I started using the service since 11th Apr 2007; it’s more than a year!.

Recently, I sent a fax over to Malaysia while at work, not having access to a physical fax machine. The fax just appeared well!

Are you sure it’s free?

I’m using it, and I’ve yet to pay a single cent.

Is it reliable?

pfingo was started by Starhub (SGX-ST), Singapore’s second largest info-communication company. What do you think?

When can I sign up?

From now until 31st May 2008 in order to enjoy this promo! After that, you won’t be entitled to the free credits.

Sign up now for free

Current users, do you like pfingo? Just signed up? Let me know if you liked the service after signing up!