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One of the latest services available online is
called Voice Over IP, or VoIP. Its also sometimes called internet telephony or
broadband phone service.
VoIP lets users make phone calls using the
Internet instead of the regular telephone network. With VoIP service, users can
make calls using their computer or, by adding a special adaptor, using a regular
phone. As VoIP services continue to improve, they're even being used by large
companies to replace their traditional internal phone systems.
How do you use VoIP? First you need a broadband
connection to the Internet. A cable or DSL connection will do just fine. Then
you need a VoIP service provider.
VoipProvidersList.com
lists thousands of VoIP providers serving over 100 countries, and could be a
good place to start.
You may want to simply connect a headset to
your computer, or you may choose to use a telephone handset with a USB
connection to your computer. You may even decide to buy an adaptor for your
existing telephone, or a special VOIP phone that can provide many advanced
features. However you choose to make your calls, the most significant difference
between VoIP and regular telephone calls is the price. With many services, VoIP,
you can call anywhere in the country for free, and even international calls may
cost only a few cents per minute.
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