# Hacker-Friendly VoIP Cellphones The 'WiPhone' Can be Changed and Modded to Suit Needs By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-03-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiphone References: [gadgetify](http://www.gadgetify.com/wiphone/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2103809433/wiphone-a-phone-for-hackers-and-makers/) Smartphones and cellphones on the market are intended to be used with a carrier through prepaid or monthly plans, but the 'WiPhone' takes things in a decidedly different direction. The device is designed to work with VoIP and SIP calling to allow for free calls over WiFi networks instead of requiring users to sign up with a carrier to start making voice calls. This enables users to purchase the device and be completely free of restrictive limitations like contracts that usually come with [cellphones and smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-cellphones). The 'WiPhone' also features a design that can be [easily modified, hacked and repurposed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolla-phone) according to needs, which makes it ideal for makers and hackers seeking a more personalized experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Voip-sip Calling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop VoIP-SIP calling solutions that offer free calls over WiFi networks, eliminating the need for carrier plans. - **Hackable Cellphones:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create cellphones with easily modifiable and hackable designs, catering to makers and hackers who seek to personalize their devices. - **Carrier-free Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture devices that operate independently from carriers, providing users the freedom to choose and avoid restrictive limitations like contracts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Telecommunications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the telecommunications industry by offering alternative, carrier-free calling options through VoIP-SIP calling. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the consumer electronics market with hackable cellphones that can be easily modified and repurposed, catering to the needs of makers and hackers. - **Mobile Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the mobile technology industry by developing carrier-free devices that allow users to make free calls over WiFi networks, offering a unique alternative to traditional smartphones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brand-Free Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volla-phone-22.md) - [Swappable Keypad Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidephone-sp01.md) - [Linux-Powered Enterprise Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-phone-vx1.md) - [Fully Open-Source Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-librephone.md) - [Open-Source Flagship Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opensource-flagship-smartphone.md) - [Modular Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-phone-concept.md) - [Adaptable Tech Hardware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hone-pro.md) - [Minimalist Anti-Tracking 5G Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punkt-mco2-5g-secure-phone.md) - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md)