VoiceTel

Mobile · Android

VoiceTel Phone for Android.

Install from Google Play, sign in, and keep calls running in the background with a foreground-service notification that carries Mute and Hold controls. VoiceML Phone, for VoiceML accounts, is on Google Play too.

Version
3.8.4
Google Play · built 2026-08-20
Price
Free
VoiceTel Phone and VoiceML Phone
In the background
Foregroundservice
The notification carries Mute and Hold controls
Battery optimization
Excluded
Settings → Apps → the app → Battery → Unrestricted

1 · Install from Google Play

Two apps on Google Play; pick the one for your account.

VoiceTel Phone for VoiceTel accounts, VoiceML Phone for VoiceML accounts. Both are free on Google Play.

2 · First launch

Allow the microphone and notifications, then sign in.

Calls need the microphone; notifications carry incoming calls while the app is in the background or closed. Contacts access is optional.

  1. Allow microphone access

    Allow microphone access when prompted; calls need it.

  2. Allow notifications

    Allow notifications so incoming calls reach you while the app is in the background or closed.

  3. Optionally allow contacts

    Allow contacts access to dial from your address book.

  4. Sign in

    VoiceTel Phone takes the SIP credentials provisioned in the VoiceTel customer portal; VoiceML Phone takes a VoiceML activation code under Settings → Auto Provision.

FAQ

Questions about VoiceTel Phone on Android.

Which app do I need?
VoiceTel Phone for VoiceTel accounts; VoiceML Phone for VoiceML accounts. Both are free on Google Play.
Incoming calls don’t ring when the app is in the background
Make sure notifications are allowed for the app, and exclude it from battery optimization (Settings → Apps → the app → Battery → Unrestricted) so Android doesn’t stop it in the background.
The other person can’t hear me
Open Settings → Apps → the app → Permissions and allow Microphone.

Need credentials first?

Sign up to provision SIP credentials, then install VoiceTel Phone on every Android device that needs to make calls.

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