VOIP phones (or Voice over internet phones) are becoming ever more popular in a world where the internet is central to everything we do. The idea of the phone is to be able to make free or very cheap calls to friends and family in any country and this phone does exactly that. Part of Binatone’s S Life range, this VOIP phone uses USB technology to connect it to the internet via any available USB port. It includes a docking station and a handset.
I brought this phone for just £19.95 from Argos.co.uk and for that I got my own UK landline number so that people could ring me just like they would anyone else, software for both Instant Messenging and making phone calls and sending texts. I also got a voucher for free minutes and at only 2p a minute to most countries it is the perfect alternative for making them long distance and long conversation calls to friends and family. The company does state clearly that this type of phone should not replace your landline phone because if there is a problem with your broadband internet connection you will not be able to use your phone. However, you also get a voicemail service so that you never miss a call again.
This phone is perfect for all sorts of situations especially for businesses because it enables you to call other Voicedot Network users which includes Freshtel UK/Australia and Tesco Internet Phone, for free. It is also perfect for the home and in a world where telecommunications is evolving the VOIP is the future of telephony. You can buy one direct from Argos.co.uk now
Simon North, 8th January 2007
February 15, 2007 at 2:44 pm
I need to know how to install the Binatone S-Life Celestia C1085 VOIP Phone
February 15, 2007 at 2:52 pm
You can download the freshtel internet phone software here: http://www.freshtelinternetphone.co.uk/download/internetphone/internetphone.exe
June 2, 2007 at 3:05 pm
Can I use it for skype or do i have to use a particular VOIP provider?
July 21, 2007 at 10:22 pm
i have had problems with this phone. It does not locate the drivers for the audio device
September 24, 2007 at 8:40 pm
this phone does not work with my vista laptop, it will not locate the drivers and I cant find any on the internet
November 21, 2007 at 12:57 am
this phone is not working with my vista laptop, pl help me with the vista version of download
December 10, 2007 at 8:55 pm
I have been used the phone now and again. It now displays Check PC . If I plug the device out and back in again I get the same message plus a message on my PC screen that there is a fault.
Any ideas?
January 7, 2008 at 5:22 pm
i bought the internet phone and was using it and all was great but i then upgraded my windows edition to vista and i can connect my voip phone and it shows the message pc as normal but wen i make or recieve a call there is no sound or voice have they relised a verson that works with vista? or is there something i could do to amke it compatible?
April 14, 2008 at 8:11 pm
I’m having the same problem as a lot of people here. I’m using the Slife phone with a vista laptop. i was able to connect the phone and everything is work fine except the audio. Did anyone find out how to fix this problem?
April 24, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Same Vista problem. Any solutions……….
All works fine. cept no audio……. guess it really doesn’t work fine then
July 2, 2008 at 3:19 pm
I have just bought and installed this phone on vista ? okay the menu does not work on phone but it works fine in msn and skype
December 15, 2008 at 11:33 am
I upgraded my OS to Vista, and started having this problem with my USB phone. I reported the issue to Freshtel UK by email, and they sent me a compatible USB phone for free. I think this is a good way of using the service while an upgrade is made available by Freshtel
January 9, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Might you send me for e-mail the driver of the Binatone C1085? For Spain. Thank you
ejesu@ono.com
January 9, 2009 at 1:38 pm
For Vista please, Thanks
April 6, 2009 at 1:30 pm
I have been used the phone now and again. It now displays Check PC . If I plug the device out and back in again I get the same message plus a message on my PC screen that there is a fault. I’m having the same problem as a lot of people here. I’m using the Slife phone with a windows laptop. i was able to connect the phone and everything is work fine except the audio. Did anyone find out how to fix this problem?
April 18, 2009 at 3:16 pm
have got the same problem (check pc) i contacted them and said to check my firewall as this stops the connection well i tried that but still no joy hope someone else has better luck
June 30, 2009 at 5:41 pm
hi everyone the drivers for vista are not avalable and the handset is not compatable contact freshtel they will do there best to sort you out with one that is. there was a thing on there site about it not long ago dont know if its still there
July 8, 2009 at 6:16 am
I have just come across this blog, I thought that this was a really cool phone but after reading all the above comments its just best to stay away from it.
Interesting posts look forward to coming back again