How? Simple, with Lypp you use Instant Messaging to start phone calls, avoiding outbound minutes or long distance charges on your BlackBerry.
If you haven't used Instant Messaging on your BlackBerry before, don't worry, it's incredibly simple to set up, and in many cases your BlackBerry already includes everything you need to get started.
![]() STEP 1:Most Canadian BlackBerrys include Google Talk and / or Yahoo! Messenger. If yours doesn't they're free to download and install and we'll walk you through the steps to do so. Once you've signed up via our website, you add Lypp as a "buddy" to your contact list, just as if you were adding any other friend. |
![]() STEP 2:To make calls simply send messages to the Lypp buddy. To call 6045551234 just send "call 6045551234". Lypp also supports integration of your phonebook so you can dial by name (for example, "call daniel gibbons" or "call dan"). |
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![]() STEP 3:Your phone will ring first. This is important because in Canada BlackBerry plans almost always offer unlimited incoming minutes. With Lypp all of your calls are incoming calls, so you won't pay a cent to your cellphone provider.1 |
![]() STEP 4:The person you're calling sees YOUR number as the caller ID so if they miss your call they can call you back just as they would with a regular phone call. |
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Lypp works with any phone that supports Instant Messaging, including HP iPaq 510, 6950 and 6955, HTC Touch, P4000, S640 and S720, Palm Treo 700w and 750w, and Motorola Moto Q models.
![]() STEP 1:MSN Messenger is a standard component of Windows Mobile versions 2003, 5 and 6. All you need is a Hotmail, MSN or Windows Live email account to sign in. |
![]() STEP 2:To make calls simply send messages to the Lypp buddy. To call 6045551234 just send "call 6045551234". Lypp also supports integration of your phonebook so you can dial by name (for example, "call daniel gibbons" or "call dan"). |
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![]() STEP 3:Your phone will ring first. This is important because in Canada your plan almost always offer unlimited incoming minutes as an option. With Lypp all of your calls are incoming calls, so you won't pay a cent to your cellphone provider.1 |
![]() STEP 4:The person you're calling sees YOUR number as the caller ID so if they miss your call they can call you back just as they would with a regular phone call. |
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That's it! Sign up for Lypp now for just 9¢/min [per call leg] and you can learn about those extras while you're saving money!
1Remember that if you're outside your local calling area your cellphone provider may charge you roaming fees, even for incoming calls. Almost all of our customers experience significant savings when they use Lypp, but these savings will be reduced if you make the majority of your calls while roaming outside of your coverage area.
