FireFly is great for business people, family and friends to talk to each other anywhere in the world, while connected to the internet.

Totally free from advertising, spam and the parental worries associated with most other internet communication tools.

FireFly is an Internet Phone program, that allows you to talk to friends anywhere in the world, using the Internet and the free Firefly software.

The interface is very easy to use, just punch the number of your (Firefly) contact, or select it from the address book.

The program also includes a voicemail feature to keep track of calls while you are away or talking to someone else. The program uses your internet connection and voice over IP technology, so there is no charge for these calls.

The people you call however need to have the FireFly software installed.

Here are some key features of "Firefly Softphone":

· Will work via broadband or dial-up Internet access
· Allows calls to other Freshtel users as well as landlines and mobile phones
· Compatible with USB Handsets and standard headsets
· Compatible with all SIP or IAX ATAs and 3rd Party VoIP Hardware
· Drag-and-drop contact list with ability to create contact groups for easy management
· Mouse-over popups on contact list for easy access to information and contact management
· Online status indicators to show if your contacts are online or offline
· Ability to set your own online status
· Set custom ringtones and on-hold music
· Keeps a log of all calls made/received as well as Instant Messages
· Online My Account system for easy tracking of calls and real time call records
· Ability to top up your account online for the Free plan, as well as monthly plans for Post-Paid billing.
· Multiple diagnostic log levels for problem solving
· Ability to place call on hold
· Works with any Windows compatible audio device including wireless headsets
· Built-in Audio Wizard for fast and easy Audio configuration
· Ability to have multiple calls in progress simultaneously
· Support for conference calls and call transfer
· Advanced Echo Cancellation for better sound
· Microsoft Outlook© Integration that displays Outlook contacts in the Firefly Contact List and a Firefly toolbar to be displayed directly in Outlook
· Automatically checks for updates online
· Pop-Up notifications alert users to a contacts online status and for incoming calls

Requirements:

· Pentium II 400 or better
· 64MB of RAM

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

· High Quality audio mode delivers Wide Band audio when calling compatible devices.
· A built-in Help Centre to guide you through the most common processes
· New dialling rules make Firefly even easier to use.
· Primary (SIP) and Secondary (IAX) connection modes make Firefly even more compatible with different network setups.
· Brand new look and feel with custom colours.
· Ability to have multiple calls in progress simultaneously
· New Call Handling including client-side Conference Calls and Call Transfer
· Enhanced Redirection, Timezone and Local Dialling Prefix control from the Firefly menu
· Advanced Echo Cancellation and Automatic Gain Control (AGC)