# Fonus: Borderless Data & Calls

> International calling, texting, and voicemail management app. (iPhone/iPad app by Fonus Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fonus-borderless-data-and-calls/id6451388621 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fonus Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697888139)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.29/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 84 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 115 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian and 16 more
- Released: 2023-07-20
- Data updated: 2026-07-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fonus-borderless-data-and-calls/id6451388621/reviews.md

## What is Fonus?

Use the Fonus app to make international calls & texts, access your voicemails, and manage your Fonus experience.

## Key features

- International calls
- International texting
- Voicemail access
- Account management
- Over 200 countries supported

## Recent user reviews (10 of 84)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fonus-borderless-data-and-calls/id6451388621/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unlimited is definitely not… but what is it? 🤷🏼‍♂️

*2026-06-24, version 1.7*

Had the service for 2 months. 

Got a very curt email about excessive use after the first month… I had used about 65gb during that time… an amount I agree is significant. My second month I used about 35gb. Exactly 2 months in got a termination email. It states “Despite these terms being clearly laid out in our terms and conditions, your usage patterns have continued to violate these terms. As a result your account has been permanently closed and service discontinued, effectively immediately.”

No hint or details provided on how much is considered “fair use” how much to adjust usage, or even a place to check usage (you can look on your phone statistics but if you reset them, there is no place to find out)

*****Update, during this time I had a second account for my iPad. I’ve tied to login to cancel multiple times but keep getting a “provisioning” error in the app    … so now, ironically, my easiest way to cancel my subscription is to TRY to use too much data so it gets shut down. Stay away!!!!

### 2/5 — Fair Use Agreement is Obscure

*2026-05-07, version 1.7*

I bought a new phone. Installed Fonus with “Unlimited Data” and a day later it virtually stopped (download 0.007 upload 0.43). The support said I violated the Fair Use Agreement. I asked how much data was to much but they would not specify. Again note I had unlimited data

### 1/5 — Totally broken.

*2026-05-04, version 1.7*

I couldn’t make any phone calls out without going through tech support. Sometimes hours to fix, last time never. Was told by tech support “Fonus is not compatible with company or private numbers”. I asked who i can call, and got silence. This is totally useless as a phone app.  I got that nonsense above fixed finally Now almost every number i try to call says “insufficient funds”, every number they have to fix this error and it takes days. As soon as im home i quit. 
Worst ripoff ever

### 1/5 — Terrible service and company

*2026-03-11, version 1.7*

Voice (VoIP) service is low quality even on a fast wifi connection.  SMS never works.  Data is slow and spotty even compared to the other travel eSIM providers.  Fonus customer service is horrendous and might as well be a bunch of AI bots that just tell you to wait 24-48 hours for a fix that never comes.

### 1/5 — This app sucks

*2026-03-05, version 1.7*

This is a terrible app. None of these services provided actually worked. It’s not compatible with your phone if you have other providers. Their customer service is borderline nonexistent 10 out of 10 do not recommend.

### 1/5 — Completely Unreliable

*2026-02-18, version 1.7*

The data and service were both completely unreliable, it worked for the first couple of weeks and I then had problems every day. Having SOS only in the middle of the city and having no data even though I was on an Unlimited Data plan. As a young female this left me in both unsafe and very inconvenient situations. Safe yourself the time, stress and money and go with any other provider but FONUS.

### 1/5 — Totally broken.

*2026-02-04, version 1.7*

I couldn’t make any phone calls. Was told by tech support “Fonus is not compatible with company or private numbers”. I asked who i can call, and got silence. This is totally useless as a phone app.  I got that nonsense above fixed finally Now almost every number i try to call says “insufficient funds”, every number they have to fix this error and it takes days. As soon as im home i quit. 
Worst ripoff ever

### 1/5 — Terrible service

*2026-02-02, version 1.7*

Over all very misleading. In 15 days I used 42.7GB of unlimited Data. I just received an email that my service was being terminated for over usage/fair usage policy. From rhe beginning. 
The setup process took way longer than expected to set up. I was leaving for my flight to Korea and then to Thailand. The porting of your number can take up  to 72 hours. 
This is not the Nomad Answer they promise

### 1/5 — Tech problems & Poor Customer service

*2025-12-31, version 1.7*

I was so shocked when a tech support agent couldn’t fix my issues and when I asked for compensation told me i need to mind my tone. After 3 months with tech issues (incl. voicemail that doesn’t work) I was not going to renew again without having this sorted or move my service. No one ever gets back to you and when they cant fix your issues eventually you have a tone! The app crashes allot the reception is not that good unless you have wifi. Don’t waste your money as you cant get customer service

### 5/5 — Fonus services

*2025-12-25, version 1.7*

So far so good. Just replaced my cell phone service from Telus to Fonus. I am happy with the services, unlimited data, global calls and much cheaper than Telus. The customer service and technical support are really fast and all my requests were served to me fast and professional. Thank you Fonus.

## Frequently asked questions about Fonus

### What does this app do?

This app allows you to make international calls and send texts to over 200 countries. It also provides access to your voicemails and lets you manage your account experience.

### What are the key features?

Key features include making international calls and texts to a wide range of countries, accessing your voicemails, and managing your Fonus account. It aims to provide a borderless communication experience.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app itself is free to download and use. Any costs associated with calls and texts would be related to the Fonus service plans.

### Who is this app for?

This app is designed for individuals who frequently communicate internationally, whether for personal or business reasons, and need a convenient way to manage calls, texts, and voicemails.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2026-06-24

Stability improvements

### 1.7 — 2025-04-15

Stability improvements
Default Calling Application option on iOS 18.3 and newer
Improved translations

### 1.6 — 2025-03-15

Resolved issues with badge count
Fixed app functionality with restricted contact access
Stability improvement

### 1.5 — 2024-07-02

Stability improvement

### 1.2 — 2023-08-25

Updated DFKS support
Fixed audio quality issue when using the g722 codec
Fixed issue where speaker staying enabled for incoming calls
Fixed issue with missing quickdials
Improved auto-answer form in settings
Improved the behavior of the history removal feature

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