Truphone launches VoIP client for BlackBerry

Truphone, a VoIP service for smartphones, has rolled out a new Truphone client application for Research in Motion’s BlackBerry messaging devices. The client is still in beta and only works on WiFi enabled BlackBerrys at the moment.

Offering similar services and features as found on Truphone’s Symbian S60 and Apple iPhone platforms, the Truphone Anywhere VoIP service provides discount calling around the world using the BlackBerry smartphone’s WiFi (and

eventually 3G) data connection. Linked up to the user’s address book, Truphone Anywhere will ask the caller whether they would like to make a Truphone call before dialing.

“There’s no GSM business tariff that gets close to the prices we can offer BlackBerry users with Truphone for international calling,” said Geraldine Wilson, the new CEO of Truphone.

Truphone for BlackBerry smartphones is available now for free from www.truphone.com/blackberry.