The software is free to download and you can always get the latest version here.
If you have any problems using Budgetsip, please first make sure that you are
using the most recent version of the software.
To download the Budgetsip to your computer, simply click the download link.
Save the installation file to your computer.
Be sure to remember where you saved the file (for instance the Desktop).
Double-click the installation file you just downloaded to start installing the Budgetsip on your computer.
Budgetsip starts automatically each time you start windows. With the Budgetsip always running,
other users will be more likely to find you online. You can change these settings at any time from the
Budgetsip program by selecting "options".
The first time you start the Budgetsip, you will be asked to choose a User Name and password.
The User Name and password fields are required in order to use the Budgetsip.
You can choose any name but it must be at least 6 characters in length.
If the name is already in use by someone else you will have to try another name.
For a call to any online Budgetsip user, simply enter the username in the textbox and click the dial button.
For a call to any regular phone, enter the desired number in the textbox and click the dial-button.
If you are calling a land line in one of our free destinations, the call will be placed at no costs at all.
For all other calls, you will be asked to buy credits first.
Please note that when you call a number (even if it's local) you should always dial 00 + countrycode + areacode + subscribernumber)
To get the best possible sound quality, we highly recommend you try the following:
Use a headset with a built in microphone. Headsets are available for purchase at most computer
retailers and will dramatically improve sound quality.
Tell your friend to get a headset. Note that voice quality is affected by the equipment on
both sides of the conversation. The best way to ensure high quality sound is to have a headset
on both ends of the conversation.
If you don't have a headset, you are still likely to improve sound quality if you:
Use headphones instead of your computer speakers
Try moving the microphone closer or further away from your mouth
Use an external microphone (note that most laptops use low-quality microphones)
Update your soundcard drivers
Note that if you don't own a microphone, you may be able to use a pair of headphones
as a temporary solution by connecting these to the microphone jack of your sound card. Try it!
Nothing! - if you are calling any land line in one of our free* destinations, or any of your online friends.
Calls to all other (PSTN) phone numbers will be charged the applicable tariff for the destination you are calling. Rates are in Eurocents per minute and calls are rounded up to next minute. Apart from that there are no other charges; no subscription, registration, or administration fees!