VoIP Long Distance Calls
VoIP is highly praised for its wonderful savings when it comes to long distance phone calls. VoIP is the
acronym for Voice Over Internet Protocol. This refers to the transmission of audio, over the Internet,
to an awaiting PC user or other VoIP user. Calls may even be routed from a computer to a standard landline
phone.
When VoIP began to surface on the Internet there were many programs that you could download to your
computer, absolutely free, and then place long distance calls. Some of the more familiar programs
include Dialpad and Skype.
Today, there aren’t many VoIP providers that offer their services for free. However, you can experience
free VoIP (including free long distance calling) with simply a computer microphone and speakers.
Programs such as Ad Calls, Skype, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, ICQ, and MSN all offer free
forms of VoIP and long distance calling. The trick with all of the above programs (except for Ad
Calls) is that the other user will need to have the same program running on their computer, and at the
same time for you to make a internet web conference.
However, you will be able to communicate in real time and see what all the fuss is about VoIP. Chances
are that once you make that first free long distance call, you will want to learn more about the services
and products offered by VoIP service providers. By using an Internet Messaging program with VoIP, you
will discover the full potential that VoIP has to offer.
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