TL;DR
A developer released Voklit, a browser-based international calling service that provides local numbers, texting, voicemail and analytics. The product offers tiered monthly plans, encrypted calls, and features such as call recording and transcriptions on higher tiers.
What happened
A solo-built international calling platform called Voklit has been published after roughly six months of development. The service issues real local phone numbers across multiple countries and lets users make and receive calls directly from a web browser. Core features shown on the site include SMS and MMS messaging, voicemail and call recordings, call analytics with basic metrics and transcriptions, and centralized access to recordings and voicemails. Voklit advertises encrypted signaling (TLS 1.2+) and media (SRTP with AES-128) for call transmissions. Pricing is tiered: a Starter plan at $4.99/month, a Pro plan at $6.99/month, and a Pro+ plan at $9.99/month, each with different included credits, number retention periods and feature sets. The site presents the product as suitable for travelers, expats and businesses looking for a local presence, with some features marked as coming soon.
Why it matters
- Provides a way to establish local phone presence in other countries without physical SIMs or carriers.
- Browser-based calling reduces dependence on native mobile apps or PBX hardware.
- Built-in analytics and transcriptions can help small teams track call volume and customer interactions.
- Transport-layer and media encryption aim to protect call signaling and audio during transmission.
Key facts
- Voklit issues local phone numbers in 'many countries' (no country list provided on the site).
- Calls can be made and received through a web browser.
- Supports SMS and MMS messaging on supported plans.
- Voicemail, call recordings and a central inbox for recordings/voicemails are available.
- Call analytics and example transcriptions are shown on the product pages.
- Encryption: signaling over TLS 1.2+ and audio over SRTP with AES-128.
- Pricing tiers: Starter $4.99/month, Pro $6.99/month, Pro+ $9.99/month with differing credits and retention periods.
- Included credits and number retention vary by plan (Starter: $2 credits, 7-day retention; Pro: $3 credits, 20-day retention; Pro+: $5 credits, 30-day retention).
What to watch next
- Mobile app availability and native iOS/Android support: not confirmed in the source
- Full list of countries and number types available per country: not confirmed in the source
- Regulatory coverage for emergency calling and carrier compliance in each jurisdiction: not confirmed in the source
Quick glossary
- Local phone number: A telephone number that appears local to callers in a specific country or area, often used to establish a regional presence.
- TLS (Transport Layer Security): A cryptographic protocol that secures communication between clients and servers, commonly used for encrypted web traffic and signaling.
- SRTP (Secure Real-time Transport Protocol): A profile of RTP that adds encryption, message authentication and integrity for real-time audio and video streams.
- SMS/MMS: SMS is short message service for text messages; MMS extends SMS to send multimedia such as images and audio.
- Voicemail: A recorded message left by a caller when the recipient is unavailable; accessible later by the recipient.
Reader FAQ
How much does Voklit cost?
Monthly plans listed on the site are Starter $4.99, Pro $6.99 and Pro+ $9.99; the site also advertises a first free month and a yearly option with a 20% discount.
Are calls encrypted?
Yes — the site states signaling uses TLS 1.2+ and audio uses SRTP with AES-128.
Can I have multiple phone numbers?
Plan limits vary: the Starter plan shows a burner number, Pro includes one phone number, and Pro+ includes two phone numbers.
Which countries can I get a phone number in?
not confirmed in the source
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Sources
- Show HN: I built an international calling platform for the past 6 months
- Caught In A Mosh: New MVNO Launches Beta Service
- Cape opens $99/month beta of its privacy-first mobile plan …
- FREE International Calling to 33 Countries
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