You may soon be able to make free voice calls over public Wi-Fi networks

Users don't need to take a new number for internet telephony as calls can be made using the current number

In a move to bring down voice calling charges further, several telcos are likely to provide access to making voice calls over public Wi-Fis, according to a report in Economic Times. This move can further help in better connectivity in the country, especially in remote areas with poor connectivity, even when there is no mobile signal. 

Such a facility will enable several telecom operators to increase their reach all over the country and make it at par with others providing public Wi-Fi to its customers for making internet calls. Number 2 carrier in India, Vodafone, which is in talks to merge