How can I get free VoIP?
How can I get free VoIP?
Free VoIP PC-to-PC Calls
Free VoIP software is available for both Unix/Linux and Microsoft Windows. With one of these free VoIP software packages, you can place PC-to-PC calls across the Internet.
Skype is a unique advertiser-supported service which provides free VoIP service for PC-to-PC calls.
The key limitation here is PC-to-PC calls -- you cannot place a call to a regular telephone number for free. This is because someone must pay for the infrastructure to connect the Internet to the telephone system and also pay for the call time used on the telephone system.
Free VoIP PC-to-Phone Calls
To make PC-to-Phone calls, you could install a VoIP gateway or a PBX which acts as a VoIP gateway. However, you will then need to hook your VoIP gateway or PBX up to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) somehow, and for that you will have to pay the telephone company.
Alternatively, you can sign-up to a service like Vonage, AT&T CallVantage, or Lingo VOIP which will enable you to make PC-to-Phone calls for a flat monthly fee.
If you purchase a VoIP phone, or a VoIP converter for your telephone, you can use a very normal-looking telephone to place PC-to-PC and PC-to-Phone calls. This is often more convenient than using your PC to place telephone calls.
