Internet Answering Machine Software

http://www.callwave.com
Internet Answering Machine

	Save big $$ by surfing over your existing phone line!
	No more busy signals! Your callers can leave a message that you'll hear over your computer speakers!
	A toll-free number that you give to your friends and family to call you when you're online!
	All it takes is a few minutes to install the software and start hearing who's calling while you're online!

The Internet Answering Machine (IAM) is a software download for Windows-based PCs which captures incoming phone calls which may otherwise be missed while the user is online. The software presents a small on-screen window that appears each time the user goes online, and allows them to see and hear messages left for them while online.

IAM can be utilized two ways.

1. The user can setup IAM to work in conjunction with the Busy Call Forwarding feature of their phone line; in which case callers would simply telephone the online user with their actual telephone number, as they would normally, with the telephone calls that are received while the user is online automatically routed to the IAM service. Users should note that "Busy Call Forwarding" for your phone line must be setup directly through your telephone service provider; this feature is typically not free and is priced independently by each telco.

2. The second way is via an 877 number provided by CallWave. In this configuration, people who wish to contact a user who is online must call a designated 877 number, and then follow the instructions (inputting the user's actual number, for example) to leave a message that will then be forwarded to the online user. The CallWave members section contains tools helping the user to notify their friends of the 877 number for leaving them messages.

IAM works with your local ISP (including AOL) and is available throughout the US. Originally a free service, CallWave now charges for the service when it is used with Busy Call Forwarding (the first configuration described above). Pricing is set at $3.95/month, or $2.95/month when an advance annual subscription is purchased. In return for the new pricing, CallWave states that additional premium services will be offered to customers, including support for CallerID. The 877-number configuration of CallWave is still available, though it is not directly advertised on the CallWave site (it becomes an option after the initial free product evaluation period expires). Additionally, CallWave offers their "Lifeline" service, wherein certain individuals may qualify to continue using the CallWave service (with Busy Call Forwarding) free.

CallWave, Inc. - Corporate Information

As reported by PC Data Online, CallWave's Web site was the 126th most visited in June 2000, making it the most popular Internet-based phone service in the world, and ranking it ahead of such popular consumer sites as E-Trade, Buy.com, eTour.com, WWF.com, and CompuServe.

CallWave, Inc. is a new type of Internet-based telephone services company. CallWave's free, easy-to-use technology gives Internet users the convenience and functionality of extra phone lines in their home or small office, without the additional expense. CallWave's Internet Answering Machine is a free alternative to a dedicated phone line, and its FaxWave fax-to-e-mail service is a free alternative to a dedicated fax line. Both services are available to Internet users nationwide, and use open file formats, enabling voice and fax messages to be reviewed on and forwarded to almost any computer. The company is based in Santa Barbara, California. 

9 million ++ installed lines!
CallWave is the nation's fastest growing local exchange carrier providing services based entirely on next generation software-based switching technology. CallWave's customers get all their important phone calls when and where they want them, while saving $20 or more a month by eliminating one or more regular phone lines. The company's software phone lines use the public Internet as a virtual "last mile" for location-independent call delivery, dramatically reducing the capital investment per customer and unleashing innovation and personalization in the applications that screen, route and deliver incoming calls.

Corporate Address
CallWave, Inc.
136 W. Canon Perdido Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

System Requirements

CallWave requires that your computer meet the following minimum requirements:

• Operating System:  Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows 95, Macintosh, Unix, WebTV, or Windows 3.1 operating systems.
• CPU Type & Speed: Pentium 90 or better with a sound card and speakers
• Internet Connection Speed: 14.4 bps minimum
• RAM: 8 Mb or better
• Monitor: 640 by 480 or better resolution with at least 256 colors enabled
• Hard Disk space: 10 MB free
• Mouse: required
• Browser: Internet Explorer 4.0 +, Netscape Navigator 4.0 +, AOL 3.0, AOL 4.0, AOL 5.0, AOL 6.0, AOL 7.0 
• Connection Type: Dial up connection, DSL, and cable modem. 

Availability: CallWave is available only in the United States.

CallWave Window

How much does it cost?

Nothing really, at least, not in cash. The service is absolutely free and is supported by advertisements. Callwave generates revenue from banner and text advertisements. The advertising banners appear within the Internet Answering Machine window when you're connected to the Internet. Banner advertisements are rotated in the display area when you are not receiving messages. However your phone company may charge you some nominal amount if you choose to avail "Call Forward On Busy". your message has been recorded, the system is available for your next call.

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