Bandwidth Facts
Use OoVoo to Communicate
OoVoo gives you the ability to lower your resolution settings if you have a slow Internet connection or have trouble chatting. OoVoo also has ConnectionLock video technology that reduces the number of dropped calls that may occur. After you install ooVoo, you can make free voice calls to other ooVoo members, send instant text messages and video chat with up to 12 people in high-definition. You can make calls from any device. OoVoo is free and you have the option to subscribe to a premium plan that has additional features.
Chat Using Sqwiggle
Sqwiggle adds file sharing to the list of things you can do while communicating with others via voice or video. If you need to send a file to others, you can upload it over a secure connection. The application’s developers designed it to use minimum bandwidth and you could video chat with up to four people at the same time as of December 2013. Sqwiggle offers a two-week trial and charges a monthly fee after the trial period ends.
Share Ideas Via vSee
Install the free VSee application and you can enjoy low-bandwidth video and phone calls. The company reports that VSee uses 50 percent less bandwidth than Skype. When you’re in a video chat session, you can drag files from your computer onto the video window of other people to send them the files. You can also click “Share” to share one of your computer’s applications with people in your chat session. VSee has a free plan along with paid plans that provide additional features. Writer Bio
