When Voice over IP over the Internet was introduced, many of the available programs received free Voice over Internet Protocol services. Unfortunately, those great days are gone and these days, these services are not free; but they are still given at a minimal monthly charge.
However, after you have decided to purchase these Voice over IP services, you will still be amazed at the advantages and benefits that Voice over Internet Protocol offers. Your calls are unlimited and you can call long distance numbers for free, but you must pay the low rate.
Don’t worry though, there are programs that provide free Voice over Internet Protocol services, including Skype and AdCalls. These 2 programs allow you to call using the free Voice over Internet Protocol programming.
Skype allows you to make a computer-to-computer call to Skype users using a microphone and headset. All you have to do is get the free Skype software on their site. This free Voice over Internet Protocol service is only accessible for a computer-to-computer call and the person you need to communicate with will also need to obtain the software. If you need to call someone on their phone and receive a call from them, you would have to buy their credits at a cheap price.
With AdCalls, you can make calls to anyone in Canada and the US at any time from your business, home and cell phone for free. You can also call anyone in the world on your computer since they also have the “AdCalls” bookmark that can be seen on their site.
While many people choose to use Voice over IP, it does have its drawbacks, one of which is that you cannot call 911. The reason for this is that the dialing is done from your network rather than a phone. This makes it impossible for 911 to trace your call from the Voice over IP phone and know your address. When receiving your 911 calls, it is not possible for the dispatcher to obtain information about your location.
The popularity of Voice over IP is increasing rapidly and large corporations such as AOL and Verizon offer Voice over Internet Protocol packages. Free VoIP is the popular selection, although it’s getting harder to find one these days. For consumers who are not ready or comfortable with VoIP, they have the option of using Instant Messaging or IM services, for example, YM or Yahoo Messenger.