11Skype and Other Virtual Phone Options
Question: When is a computer not a computer? Answer: When it’s acting like a phone.
Thanks to voice over internet protocol (VOIP), it is possible to transmit voice data over high-speed Internet connections, utilizing the built-in microphone and speaker of devices ranging from laptop computers to cell phones to TV sets. VOIP is often less expensive than traditional landline or cell phone plans, especially for international calling. Even better, many providers offer free calling among members of their service.
Skype, Vonage, and Google Talk are just three of many VOIP providers in a rapidly growing field. While cell phone plans have dropped in price and have drastically reduced or eliminated domestic long-distance ...
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