UPC - Horizon Phone App

Sales told me about this app last week. Sounds cool. Again BT launched a similar app recently in the UK. I know I've never plugged a phone into my UPC phone socket. Having VOIP access I might be inclined to use some of those free minutes I'm paying for but have never used.

I hope it supports visual voicemail.

Hi Davy,

Would you have the link to the Horizon phone App?

Tried looking in the AppStore but can't find it.

Thanks.

Stuart.

Stuart74 wrote: »

Hi Davy,

Would you have the link to the Horizon phone App?

Tried looking in the AppStore but can't find it.

Thanks.

Stuart.

heres the one for android, the apple version probably has a similar name i.e upc phone
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.upc.phone

Faz6r wrote: »

i cant wait for this and the free wifi too,
now if only upc would get around to sorting out the horizon any screen app for android, then id be a happy fcuker

In the email that I got, it said available this spring, so it may not yet be launched ..

UPC Home Phone Customers
Horizon Phone App
Save on your mobile bills by using your free UPC Home Phone pack minutes on your mobile.
All you have to do is connect to Wi-Fi. Download the Horizon Phone App, with it select the person you want to call from your mobile contacts and chat away.
The Horizon Phone App can also save you money on costly roaming calls when on holiday.
To hear more about this, make sure to update your contact details in My UPC.*

Is sounds like this will be very useful, especially for frequent travelers:

UPC Phone is an innovative application that allows you to make and receive your fixed line calls directly on your mobile using WiFi or 3G.
Imagine if you could make calls on your mobile but use your free minutes from your UPC Home phone. Think how much you could save on your mobile bill.
Imagine if you could take your home phone with you anywhere? Your friends and family would call your fixed line and be able to reach you, no matter where you are! You will never have to miss calls again! You can also access your home voicemails anywhere you are. And all of these at your great-value UPC rates!
Imagine if you could call your parents while enjoying your holidays abroad without worrying about how much it would cost you? Even if you’re travelling, UPC Phone will still work on any WiFi-connection! Also when abroad, you can continue enjoying great-value UPC fixed line rates. There are not additional roaming fees or charges!
It’s so easy! You can make calls using your mobile contact list, you no longer need to type in the number or export contacts. There is no lengthy activation process, just log-in with your MyUPC account and start making calls!
Imagine if not only you, but also your partner could enjoy this service? You can enjoy UPC Phone on multiple devices using the same phone number!

Faz6r wrote: »

i wonder if my mobile phone will ring if my somebody is ringing my upc home number using this app, provided im on wifi of course

I think that is one of the features. There are other similar, make cheap calls using the internet/wifi/apps. I use a generic SIP based setup, but it is very dependant on the quality of the internet connection where you are, and not half as good as a landline nor even as good as mobile phone. Often the delay and echo can be frustrating, however I sucesfully used it on holidays in vietnam to ring home on the cheap.

Just downloaded it and it works great! Loving this ap

Installed fine on my Huawei G510. Haven't used it yet though.

That's brilliant. Installed on S4

nialldinho wrote: »

Actually I just did a test. If you're on 3G it still notifies you of calls but you can't answer it! Just gives message saying you need to be on wifi.

what about 4g, i suspect same result but would be good to verify

is the wifi you are connecting to using a proxy?
Normally these things have IP access lists for Irish IP address ranges.

Is the contacts name meant to show up on incoming calls (if they're in your mobile's address book)?

Only their phone numbers are coming up for incoming calls on my phone. When I press the info button the numbers are shown & I get the option to add as a contact (which they already are) or to add the number to an existing contacts details.

Maybe it's something to do with the international prefix, as I have my contacts all added with the +353 but incoming calls from these people are just showing as 086, 087 etc

- Incoming call alert on locked screen or with app minimised just shows caller's number no matter what format you have contact saved in your contact list.

- App doesn't recognise contact numbers in +353 or 00353 format.

- If you add contact's number in the format 08x1234567 or landline with geographic code prefix, incoming call contact's name will show if you have the app screen open, or when you open & look at events screen.

I'm on the iPhone app. There seems to be no way to stop incoming calls coming through. Quitting the app, or disabling horizon phone mode will not stop incoming calls .... even if I call my landline from my mobile, I get the incoming call back on my mobile!! Only way TK stop it I can find is to logout.

Also CLID us not working for me, even if the number is in my address book.

Finally, does anyone know whether the app will work on 3G at any stage?

Doesn't work on my Moto G

Get's as far as the phones call screen then immediately ends the call.

Cushie Butterfield wrote: »

If you don't have the app open you have to answer the call by tapping (on active screen) or swiping (on locked screen) the black incoming call alert notification at the top of your screen. If you try to answer the call by tapping the app icon it will do as you say.

No, I mean if I try and make a call from within the app, go to it's contacts screen and select the person I want to ring, it goes to the normal call screen for about 2 seconds then closes.