The following is a transcript of a telephone conversation I had yesterday with Matthew Gelband, creator of SmartTalk communications. He has just built a truly unique communication system. Check his website on www.smarttalk.co.il for full details.
LLOYD: We made aliyah in 1999. Half our family still live in Australia, so you can understand, we speak to Australia regularly.
MATTHEW: What communication system do you use?
LLOYD: We’ve tried them all. It costs plenty, whichever service provider we use. And some are pretty cheap. But, the cost mounts up, week after week. So, we tried Skype. But the reception was poor. We don’t use it anymore.
MATTHEW: Have you heard about SmartTalk?
LLOYD: That’s why I’m phoning you. Somebody told me about it, but I don’t understand how it works. Keep it simple. I’m not plugged into modern technology.
MATTHEW: A couple of years ago I was building the infrastructure for a financial start-up. It required extensive use of the phone for international calls. I noticed how inexpensive these calls have become, but also how cumbersome and unreliable the services are in Israel. So, with all the knowledge I picked up, I decided to start my own system which gives you a two-way international number without an internet connection.
LLOYD: Does that mean if I purchase your system I will now have consistently good quality connections?
MATTHEW: That’s absolutely right. Furthermore, you can make and receive unlimited calls from USA, Canada and United Kingdom for a flat fee of $34.95 a month. You’ll receive an international number from SmartTalk for this service.
LLOYD: But, I’m from Australia. Do you offer an Australian package? And what about commitments to your program?
MATTHEW: Yes, we have an Australian package as well. Also $34.95 per month and you can make and receive unlimited calls to and from Australia. Since we’re a niche company we can make all kinds of unique packages to fit our customers’ needs.
There is no commitment whatsoever. All you need to do is answer a few questions over the phone and in a few hours you’ll be in business. There is no long-term contract and if you decide to cancel the service in the first month, I’ll offer you a full money-back guarantee.
LLOYD: At $34.95 for the SmartTalk service this is remarkably inexpensive. Have you found many customers yet?
MATTHEW: At the moment we have a few dozen happy customers, but when more people discover what SmartTalk can offer, we expect to sign up hundreds more in the near future. I’m really passionate about providing a service that is reliable, hassle free and inexpensive. SmartTalk is a real winner. I’m surprised nobody thought of it before.
LLOYD: Sign me up, Matthew.
You can reach Matthew Gelband on –
Phone: 077 261 6040