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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by Xilsbridalhouse(f): 9:44pm On Nov 23, 2021
cooooooks:
Umm, I highly doubt it. The great thing about WhatsApp is that it's encrypted.

I don't even think the FBI can back it.
Why are you worried about the FBI?

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by suffering: 1:42am On Nov 24, 2021
The problem is there are always idiots who will never open WhatsApp accounts, always get their phones missing or for some one reason or the other choose to disregard WhatsApp as a service.

If people make WhatsApp the preferred mode of communication, bastard telecom companies will find ways to hike data prices. When I realized a one hour WhatsApp voice call was only 10MB I swore to preach the gospel of data calls over regular ones. There is also nothing like international calls where the service is concerned; every call is a local one.

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by femi4: 6:43am On Nov 24, 2021
Crystalom3:
I think it'll be more cost efficient for everyone to switch to internet calls.

They are less expensive and for the most part more stable than regular phone calls.

Internet calls of 30 minutes cost less than N50 while video calls of the same length cost less than N100.

Regular phone calls cost twice as much. For N100 you might not think much about it but instead of spending N1k you are spending N2k and instead of N10k recharge, you are spending N20k on the average.

Internet calls not only is cheaper but will solve the problem of double recharge. Nowadays we spend more to buy data. After that, we still recharge for regular airtime to use for phone calls.

Internet calls cuts that cost by almost 90%.

I think it's better if we can adopt this as a trend and use regular phone calls for emergencies.
It is not stable .... nothing beats voice call

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by Exjoker(m): 6:50am On Nov 24, 2021
Most people do switchoff their data service because it drain battery and also the data itself. You see why regular calls will still persist for a long time You will have to wait for someone to come online before calling them. Now, imagine if it is an urgent call...

But yes, WhatsApp calls are way cheaper than regular phone calls....

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by Uyi168: 7:14am On Nov 24, 2021
hope y'all not going to use glo to make this what'sapp call

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by Buffalo2(m): 7:36am On Nov 24, 2021
The problem is that many people switch off their data when not browsing and when you place a call to such line through WhatsApp it will still be ringing at your end thereby leaving you frustrated.

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by Crystalom3(m): 8:02am On Nov 24, 2021
femi4:
It is not stable .... nothing beats voice call

It is stable.

Your internet service is not stable.

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by Crystalom3(m): 8:03am On Nov 24, 2021
Uyi168:
hope y'all not going to use glo to make this what'sapp call
glo is good for voice calls. I use it all the time.

It's bad for video calls tho

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by cardoctor(m): 8:05am On Nov 24, 2021
Very true
Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by LagbajaTheBEREAN: 8:05am On Nov 24, 2021
Crystalom3:
what do you mean by I will make it available to everyone?
Presidential campaign...
Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by femi4: 8:05am On Nov 24, 2021
Crystalom3:


It is stable.

Your internet service is not stable.
So, how is it stable if our internet is not stable? Nigeria factor should be our priority when copying what they do over there. What is effective over there might not be applicable here

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by Crystalom3(m): 8:06am On Nov 24, 2021
Buffalo2:
The problem is that many people switch off their data when not browsing and when you place a call to such line through WhatsApp it will still be ringing at your end thereby leaving you frustrated.

Yeah. I agree with you on this tho. Most people tend to turn off their data once they are not using it.

That's why I suggest that if you really want to make long calls then it's best you do over the internet... But for emergencies, phone calls is still a good option.

But if your partner is offline, it doesn't ring. It shows calling.

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by Safyan(m): 8:06am On Nov 24, 2021
Indeed it’s very cheap but what about those who don’t even use WhatsApp most esp (people in rural area) try dey use common sense nau
Crystalom3:
I think it'll be more cost efficient for everyone to switch to internet calls.

They are less expensive and for the most part more stable than regular phone calls.

Internet calls of 30 minutes cost less than N50 while video calls of the same length cost less than N100.

Regular phone calls cost twice as much. For N100 you might not think much about it but instead of spending N1k you are spending N2k and instead of N10k recharge, you are spending N20k on the average.

Internet calls not only is cheaper but will solve the problem of double recharge. Nowadays we spend more to buy data. After that, we still recharge for regular airtime to use for phone calls.

Internet calls cuts that cost by almost 90%.

I think it's better if we can adopt this as a trend and use regular phone calls for emergencies.
Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by dandadee: 8:06am On Nov 24, 2021
Using wassap voicenotes also very cost effective. Quite commonly used in Ghana.

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by maxiart2(m): 8:07am On Nov 24, 2021
That's true. Cause it doesn't cost much. Just your data.
Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by Johel(m): 8:08am On Nov 24, 2021
Crystalom3:
I think it'll be more cost efficient for everyone to switch to internet calls.

They are less expensive and for the most part more stable than regular phone calls.

Internet calls of 30 minutes cost less than N50 while video calls of the same length cost less than N100.

Regular phone calls cost twice as much. For N100 you might not think much about it but instead of spending N1k you are spending N2k and instead of N10k recharge, you are spending N20k on the average.

Internet calls not only is cheaper but will solve the problem of double recharge. Nowadays we spend more to buy data. After that, we still recharge for regular airtime to use for phone calls.

Internet calls cuts that cost by almost 90%.

I think it's better if we can adopt this as a trend and use regular phone calls for emergencies.


Yes...but atimes,bad networks could frustrate via WhatsApp call... secondly some people ain't always online...Na off and on....but WhatsApp call is better imo
Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by mechanics(m): 8:08am On Nov 24, 2021
It depends on the package one is in and if one has a special line to connect family and friends, then phone call is preferable.
Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by Crystalom3(m): 8:08am On Nov 24, 2021
Safyan:
Indeed it’s very cheap but what about those who don’t even use WhatsApp most esp (people in rural area) try dey use common sense nau

There are also people in rural areas who don't have phones, does that stop you from using a phone?

There are people without food, does that stop you from eating food every day?

Some of you are really educated illiterate.

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by RealAdewole(m): 8:08am On Nov 24, 2021
Nkem96:
What about those wey nor get smartphone? Make we use Bluetooth call dem?
like me now na itel opera mini phone i dey use like this
Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by TOPCRUISE(m): 8:09am On Nov 24, 2021
I will report to MTN

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by Essence20(m): 8:09am On Nov 24, 2021
Internet calls are cost effective but not stable at all
Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by maureensylvia(f): 8:10am On Nov 24, 2021
KiNg0G:
You can't compare whatsapp call with normal phone call.

The delivery is different.
The audio clearity Is different

When someone leaves WhatsApp call and calls me with normal call, I take that person more serious

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by airsaylongcome: 8:10am On Nov 24, 2021
cooooooks:
Umm, I highly doubt it. The great thing about WhatsApp is that it's encrypted.

I don't even think the FBI can back it.

Hahaha... Something that NSO in Israel regularly cracks? Why is Meta taking NSO to court?

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by Crystalom3(m): 8:10am On Nov 24, 2021
Johel:



Yes...but atimes,bad networks could frustrate via WhatsApp call... secondly some people ain't always online...Na off and on....but WhatsApp call is better imo

You talk as though poor network is the fault of Whatsapp.

Even regular phone calls are affected by poor network if you tell yourself the truth.

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by statesman6: 8:11am On Nov 24, 2021
Good point. But seems like some people still prefer spending unnecessary money just to prove that they are big. I had this kind issue with one girl when I asked her out, she was like I must recharge and call her that's when she'll knw that I mean business grin

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by Curious345: 8:11am On Nov 24, 2021
Yeah.. I am the owner of Nigeria number 3 googled ranked website..

I rarely call back my clients with voice calls.. Always doing data calls.

Voice calls are terrible

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by DemMannaScam: 8:11am On Nov 24, 2021
Boogyman557:
Holly Gram cool WTF MAN
Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by PrimadonnaO(f): 8:11am On Nov 24, 2021
KiNg0G:
You can't compare whatsapp call with normal phone call.

The delivery is different.
The audio clearity Is different



Actually, Whatsapp calls have better audio quality when there isn't a bad network problem.



I personally do more of Whatsapp calls.

I only call non-family and non-friends via system calls.

For the longest, I only buy 200 or 300 naira worth of airtime. cheesy

And the primary thing I do with that airtime is to return missed calls.

I receive more calls than I make. And then the calls that I make are 90% via WhatsApp.

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by Arizonaz: 8:12am On Nov 24, 2021
I deh owe mtn 3k

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Re: We Should All Be Making Whatsapp Calls Instead Of Regular Phone Calls by geunik(m): 8:12am On Nov 24, 2021
Crystalom3:
I think it'll be more cost efficient for everyone to switch to internet calls.

They are less expensive and for the most part more stable than regular phone calls.

Internet calls of 30 minutes cost less than N50 while video calls of the same length cost less than N100.

Regular phone calls cost twice as much. For N100 you might not think much about it but instead of spending N1k you are spending N2k and instead of N10k recharge, you are spending N20k on the average.

Internet calls not only is cheaper but will solve the problem of double recharge. Nowadays we spend more to buy data. After that, we still recharge for regular airtime to use for phone calls.

Internet calls cuts that cost by almost 90%.

I think it's better if we can adopt this as a trend and use regular phone calls for emergencies.
The cost is the same. The difference is that the bill is split into two in internet call

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