VoIP application now available on BlackBerry

Internet communications company Raketu has launched a new voice over internet protocol (VoIP) web application that allows users to make international calls from their BlackBerry.

Consumers are not required to download software to access the VoIP service as the application is web-based.

In addition, business users can send SMS text messages globally at competitively low rates and send email.

Greg Parker, president and CEO of Raketu, said: "With over 12 million users of the BlackBerry worldwide, the introduction of our Raketu BlackBerry application marks our definitive entry into the mobile business market.

"For businesses whose employees initiate a significant number of international calls from their BlackBerry mobile devices, Raketu's BlackBerry application is a great way to reduce monthly calling costs."

'Free calling zones' have been set up in over 40 countries to enable users to make free international phone calls.