Free Conference Call Reviews

by Quantum Chris

Used it on a group thing once or twice. Next booth Google and my cell company wanted to charge per minute to use the service. Couldn't connect anymore. Then FreeConferenceCall one one of my phones just crashes every time. Sometimes works until I connect, then crash. Streaming data costs data too. My group wants to use this one and so stuck, can't connect all the time now, and have to be on wifi.

AND NO Canadian DIAL IN NUMBER, yet Bahrain and Cambodia do. Others have several across Canada. Lame service. Looking for something gooder to switch my group to.

by Sawscale1

This would be better if there were an easy way to save names and numbers for future invites to conference calls. One click would invite everyone you have on your list that you have checked saving a lot of time having to send individual invitations.

Also would like to be able to change the music while waiting for the meeting to start. Also, need the ability to edit names and numbers for when numbers change or others join the group.

by Nonaba

Need more instructions. Trying to figure out how it works is tasking. You have to do a call and play with it to figure it out. It’s very simple, however, some directions would be helpful. The call in feature works great. And the link is even better. So, getting on the call is no problem. Just setting it up as Host and scheduling the call. I like that I can just press host and start a conference call right then. But what is the pen number for?
Anyway, all in all I like the service.
Thanks

by Therealactualmatt

works well but FreeConferenceCall wanted to make actual calls (charging minutes) instead of using wi-fi. Turns out you have to hold the "join" button to see a popup menu that allows you to choose between regular call and internet call.

Also, during the call, there should be a "keep screen alive" function. I hate when my screen turns off and I need to say something (but first have to turn off mute) which means unlocking phone, going back to app, hitting unmute. and in those few seconds, everyone asks if you've dropped or if you're still there, or thinks you're just stupid and don't know how to use your phone....

by GPSteadman

I like this and find it easy to use over wifi with groups. However recently I was visiting a friend and her wifi didn't connect so I could not connect with my group and had to cancel the meeting.

Participants have trouble connecting with video and sometimes they are on phone and video. Not sure why. And since my connection is different as host, I really can’t help them figure out how to get the video to work.

When all get on, it is clear and the video really helps.

by MadelanaF

I have used FCC for many years. I have been satisfied with their service. In the past year-two I did comparisons against other free services. FCC won. I just decided to donate for their service. They a very humanitarian model: pay what you can. I value and appreciate this. Why only 3 stars? FreeConferenceCall is confusing. The recorded meeting audio quality is less than good. While in the call, participants are happy, but the recordings don’t serve my purposes at all. I’ll need to invest in a portable recorder to capture audio that I can actually use.

by Jemmo76

My company was using Zoom until we found out that all the servers are being run through China, so we have switched to your platform. The only suggestion I have is the interface for sharing is a bit tricky to use and when you try to go from one file to another file the host has to set them up as presenter again, perhaps if this could be available to anyone without needing the host to release each time, just a thought.

Thanks for a great app.

by Japanmomma

It is getting more and more difficult to get online to do Bible Study. We have been using this service for years. Calls are dropped, lines are inaccessible and then for a kicker, we are now told that we will incur charges of $1 per minute through certain carriers because our conference line is not associated with a network. Please work out the kinks. I have enjoyed this service, but it is getting hard.

by Dorairajan

I have been using the free conference call app for quite sometime to share my knowledge on Vedam, Dhivya Prabhandham and other Stotras of Vedantha Desikar with others interested. Normally my session lasts for 30 to 45 minutes with 5 or 6 participants and I have smooth and disturbance free valuable time with others. Really a boon for holding such conference mode for distance learning. I wish this facility is used more and more for the benefit of all those interested.

by Coven Priestess

I cannot praise the services given to many during the lockdown. Majority of those I support are elderly. They look forward to church and the community events, with the pandemic all that stopped. Free Conference a selfless platform of endless shared conferencing was a life saver. I advise for those that can spare something, please donate. I cannot thank you enough.

by Phdnofuddy

I appreciate how you have worked to improve the capacity and ease people’s access to the conferencing over the last few weeks. Especially today when the traffic is much higher with the Easter Sunday holiday. Our Bible fellowship has been meeting virtually for a month now, and we’ve seen the care you have taken. Thank you and God bless you!

by Sis Olubunmi

Global house Altar of Fire, is a fire brand ministry. A place to be, house of prayer and a place of peace. By the grace of God, it is an honor and privilege to be part of this ministry. The Prayerline runs daily, Mon through Saturday, in case you are looking for where to do early morning prayers search no more, join this family of God and you will testify. I pray for unending grace, strength and fresh fire upon our man of God. Pastor Chris Isaac, God bless you richly sir.

by WiseSoulKat

FCC is a great low-cost but powerful teleconference and video service. I started with the free version, but as they added features I subscribed to their service. I recommend this service for my coaching students who practice on each other for a short time. Many of them end up subscribing. Keep up the great work that hopeless so many people.

by Chief Graham S

Hello,
My name is Graham S. I am the President of three non-profit organizations. One is a 501c3 charity which helps the less fortunate. The second is a firemen’s federal credit union dedicated to our first responders. The third is another charitable group which supports firefighters who have fallen on hard times. The boards of all three groups are strictly voluntary. From March 2020 until May 2021, the boards have met virtually due to the pandemic, one bi-monthly, one monthly, and one quarterly. Free Conference Call has been indispensable in keeping these organizations functioning during these trying times. Thank you to this fine outfit as well as all the people who support it. When the time is right, I will make a personal donation.
Many thanks,
Graham S.

by Zerosine

I know it makes sense it’s free (adopting the TeamViewer model) but still blows my mind.

I believe they make money on their “business” plans/model.... which is smart. For everyone else using the “free” contribution optimal version, it makes sense as it works it way naturally as Word of Mouth advertising. Priceless.

Thank you dev of FCC for providing such a cool platform for us to meet instantly and get things done/communicate to large teams/groups.

by Utch Lady

It was easy for me to quickly join the group I wanted to join. The Audio is very clear. No fluctuation in service. I can see other people on the line and it’s so cool to chat with other people on the line. Messages can be sent for all to see. I am enjoying FreeConferenceCall and it has made communication very easy at no cost. It also has capacity for upto a thousand. I will highly recommend.

by 2HARD4U2

I have been a member of FCC for a very long time. When it first was announced. FCC has came a very long way and has been an exceptional ride. I commend ALL of FCC Staff for their commitment to providing added means of service for subscribers.

I love the added features that allow to add my own hold music! I login just to listen the High Quality Audio. In addition, setting up the color feature settings for my wall!

Highly Recommended!

by SelfHumility

FreeConferenceCall is very suitable for small businesses , teachers or churches because of the controls that are available to the host.

The only thing that I miss is the ability to broadcast the device audio to the attendees (not received from the microphone). For example if I want to share a video from my laptop with everyone, they would be able to see the screen (video) but would not hear the audio from the recording.

by Rev. Ray-Ray G.

I downloaded FreeConferenceCall over a year ago. But I used FCC for the first time last week. Needed to have an emergency Board mtg. at church. This was the only way we could handle the necessary business immediately.

So after I got over my fear of trying something new, I went to it. The FCC website has a wonderful “How To”
article that walks you through the process. It details a number of scenarios. I highly recommend that you take a look at it and even download it to your reading list.

It took me about 30 minutes to read through the article. Most of that time was me building up my confidence.

Once I started in fifteen minutes my Conf. Call was scheduled.

The meeting went great. My board loved it.

And here’s the best part. Everything was ACTUALLY free.

I’m getting ready to schedule my second FCC. The second of many.

I absolutely recommend FreeConferenceCall for novices and experienced users alike.

by Josephrand

I started using Free Conference Call a few years ago, but only this year upgrade for $5/month or so to get an open line that does not require passcodes to access. It’s worked great, no problems. My only quibble is that it doesn’t integrate with my contacts, at least not consistently, so I can’t see who is on the call. I can only see the numbers, even for numbers in my phone contacts.

by Kurlikaos

When you’re the host and connecting to the conference via app and phone and you switch to the phone (or any other app) while you’re on the call, your FCC apps appears to be disconnected from the conference. So essentially it looks like you’re not on. While you are. To get back to the panel where I can unmute ppl meant me repeatedly hitting “connect by phone” and hope for the best while I was on the call. No bueno. Please fix.

by Kristinm333

FreeConferenceCall works if you have WiFi, but not if you're trying to play a saved call or meeting. It also has trouble allowing different access codes for the same number. I'm a coach and help many of our teams so I sometimes use the search numbers with different access codes for different teams.

by Conference Call Host

I’ve been using Free Conference Call for awhile and have had no major issues. However, I’m not sure how to find information regarding my next scheduled conference call meeting. There should be a calendar in FreeConferenceCall (and online) to show the upcoming meetings of the host. Other than that, it’s been great!

by Bobbiekirkland

I found this service being very useful. I been a Pray Warrior for at Least 6 Years. All our pray Warriors are from Various States and Courntys and Faiths of Life we all Believe in God and giving Him the Glory. We are not rich in monetary value we are rich in Faith. Thank You for Providing this valuable Service. To God Be The Glory!

by Scoutmaster X100

I use this once a month or so to convene a meeting of volunteers or family that are spread out over three time zones. Pretty easy to learn and use and it is easy enough for folks who are not too tech savvy. We don't use many of the advanced features and we have been very happy with how it works.

by George P 'Brown PhD

I still find FCC video conferencing very easy to use. It has all the features I need, including screen-sharing, which is what I do most of the time. I always recommend it to others, and that is the way I communicate with them just about every day.

by BigBlueSkye

I’ve used FreeConferenceCall for years for both personal and professional recording—I think it’s the best option out there. I love the free transcription too, it is a bit basic, and it gets the job done. I recommend FreeConferenceCall all the time and will continue to do so.

by Jackiedeecee

I’m the Membership Chair in an organization and have been using FreeConferenceCall since February 2017 and it is awesome! It is easy to use and the participants find it easy as well. It has gotten even better since writing this review. The reports at the end of the call is so helpful.

by Anton1391

FreeConferenceCall is amazing! I can speak to my mother in law in Africa threw the WiFi and at the same time other ppl can join just dialing the phone number at the same time, we had up the 11 people at the same time for free using internet and regular calling

by The Willy's

We have been using this service and app for conference calls over the last few months and it has worked flawlessly every time! Highly recommend it.

by FrankG53

This service has provided an opportunity for us to pray for many people and many causes worldwide and we are very grateful to have access to it. It also provides so many other opportunities for us to get together as a business and as a family of like minded individuals on occasions.

by ThankU FCC

Free Conference Call is great tool to use, it makes it so easy to ‘meet’ a group of people at the same time. I’m using it for my adult college students who need time flexibility and I can talk to small groups this way. FreeConferenceCall has been helpful as a dashboard for me, I am grateful to be using it. I just choose the call-in number to avoid data charges.