Raketu's P2P VoIP client to run on Symbian OS

Raketu Communications Inc., a developer of P2P-based applications that provide communications, information and entertainment services for consumers and for business, announced that their service will soon be available for use on Symbian OS-based mobile phones.

Currently, all pre-paid customers of Raketu’s PC based “RakOut” dial-out VoIP services enjoy free calling to over 40 countries. All calls to locations in these countries are free regardless of where they originate. Starting from January 2007, Symbian OS device owners will be able to download the software at Raketu’s site.

Raketu’s unique P2P architecture allows the highest quality VoIP calling and highest call-completion in the industry. Unlike similar P2P communications providers, Raketu does not use Supernodes (a user’s PC in a P2P network that acts as a relay between users. Current network traffic and the capabilities of the user’s hardware automatically dictate which PC’s will be Supernodes). As a result, consumers who choose Raketu do not have the security risk and performance problems associated with other services.

Raketu supports Raketu member Instant Messaging along with Yahoo, MSN, AOL, ICQ, Google (NSDQ: GOOG) and Skype Instant Messaging services in one central location. Raketu also supports SMS-text messaging, file transfers, file sharing, click-to-call, click-to-IM, click-to-SMS, global online presence, and enhanced social networking features.

In the coming months, Raketu will launch its in-bound calling service, advanced voicemail features, and large conferencing capabilities among other services.