^ I gave Fongo a test drive today, and I am actually pretty impressed. Although perhaps not specifically what the OP is looking for, I think that it could be a very viable option for travelers who need to stay connected.
You can be assigned a local Calgary number, and before you leave, forward your cell phone calls to the new Fongo number. And then as long as you have data/wifi available down in the US or wherever, your phone will ring whenever anyone calls your cell, and you won't be charged long distance (because you're forwarding to a Calgary number). And outgoing calls to Canadian and American numbers are free as well, all over the internet.
Plus it has voicemail that can be sent to your email, and although they "don't advertise or support it", you can also receive faxes at the same number.
So with a free Fongo number, call forwarding, and a modest plan from Roam Mobility (or a local pay-as-you-go plan from your destination), you can stay very connected for very cheaply. If that's what you want/need on your travels, of course.
All of that being said, HOOT may find that some of the other apps are better/cheaper/free for texting (texting is an add-on for Fongo), but thanks to Galakanokis' post, I may have found myself a viable travel option.
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