Facebook Takes over Voice over IP for Free Calls on Android

Facebook recently launched its Home and Messenger apps in the United States.  If you don't want use your minutes, you can use VoIP (voice over IP) with Facebook Messenger.

VoIP will rollout to Android throughout today. If you are using Facebook Messenger and you see an "i" icon on your friend's profile you can tap "free call."Facebook Messenger

If you already at your Chat Head, tap on "more info" and launch the messenger app.

The feature was available on the iOS app, previously.

The call will be placed over WiFi or using the data connection. If the recipient has Facebook Messenger installed on their device, they will receive a push notification that allows them to see who is calling them.

Since the app works with cellular data,  you will want to turn off data if you have a limited data plan.