One of my students traveled in Europe this past summer and shared an app she used to communicate with friends and family in the United States - Pinger (http://www.pinger.com/). Needless to say I downloaded it to use when we go to Italy in a few months. Pinger allows for free text messaging using WiFi (vs cellular services) in 35 countries. It works just like text messaging on a smartphone. I had my husband download it so that we could give it a trial run. Right now it is available for the iPhone, but it looks like there is a beta version available for the Android devices.
Information on the website indicates that you can also use it to call landline phones. I am looking forward to using the app and learning more.
Information on the website indicates that you can also use it to call landline phones. I am looking forward to using the app and learning more.
