From Tech2: VSNL has launched Trueroots International Calling Service, a web-based calling service allowing calls from the United States to South Asian countries at ‘competitive prices’.

Officially available in the US beginning August 21, the new Trueroots International Calling Service offers connectivity to South Asian countries including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka without the need for a physical calling card.

The Trueroots service has to be purchased online at www.trueroots.us or by calling VSNL customer service. It offers features including a prepaid recharge option, which allows a calling account to be recharged. Other features include recognition of calling line ID for PIN-less dialing from up to 5 registered phone numbers, the ability to make up to three follow-on calls without having to redial the access number, speed dial capabilities for up to 5 frequently dialed numbers, and last number redial.

As part of the service, Trueroots account holders will have access to voice services, special offers and incentive discounts through the website.

One of these services, to be released shortly, will offer entry to a leading entertainment media hub, which will allow customers to gain access to premium content such as full length movies, including Bollywood, TV series, sports coverage, video games, music downloads, and karaoke.