| PC to PC calls are based on the Voice over | | | | instruction guide inside. Usually, the users will need |
| Internet Protocol technology. This technology is | | | | to power off their computer and then connect |
| used to transmit audio, video and images as data | | | | the adapter to the Internet modem as well as |
| or packets over the Internet to either a | | | | telephone adapter's phone jack. One has to |
| computer user or to a landlines. With passage of | | | | power everything back up and it should be good |
| time, it is gaining popularity as it is highly valued | | | | to use the phone. The VoIP services must be |
| for its excellent sound quality, cheap rates and | | | | installed for accessing PC calling. |
| various astounding features. PC to PC calls are | | | | Moreover, the users can also purchase a VoIP |
| viable solution for business as well as casual users. | | | | phone which is specifically crafted to use with the |
| It allows the users to enjoy international and long | | | | VoIP service. VoIP phones are available in both |
| distance calls for either free or for just few rates | | | | corded and cordless category. VoIP corded |
| when compared with traditional PSTN phone | | | | phones come with many specifications. While, one |
| services. | | | | can purchase a desktop phone which is |
| There are so many ways to use VoIP | | | | accompanied with speaker phone, call waiting, hold, |
| technology. For some PC calling services, the | | | | speed dial, call transfer, and programmable keys |
| users need a PC, a high-speed Internet | | | | such as menu, dial, volume, transfer, cancel, and |
| connection, an instant messaging program, a | | | | headset or speaker mode facilities. Specific |
| speaker, a microphone and a phone adapter which | | | | features that come with a PC calls includes three |
| can be used to convert standard telephones into | | | | way conferencing, phone to phone or phone to |
| VoIP phones. With the help of microphone and | | | | PC and phone to gateway direct dial. These |
| speakers, one can communicate with other | | | | phones are perfect for all small, medium and big |
| person. The users need a high speed Internet | | | | businesses. |
| connection for accessing free PC to PC calls in a | | | | Another cost effective choice in VoIP phones is |
| real time. Apart from this, the users also need an | | | | the cordless VoIP phone. These cordless VoIP |
| updated soundboard for excellent voice reception. | | | | phones are different from the VoIP wireless or |
| The VoIP technology can be enjoyed by using | | | | VoWi FI phones. VoIP phones are similar to the |
| instant messaging services that have voice | | | | cordless standard phones. They will work in your |
| options enabled. The users can use instant | | | | house, but can not work outside, apart from your |
| messaging options like Yahoo Messenger with | | | | basic VoIP service. There is another alternative |
| Voice, ICQ, AOL Instant Messenger and MSN. | | | | and that is called VoWiFi. The VoWiFi stands for |
| Apart from this, Google has also started their | | | | Voice over wireless fidelity. This is used for VoIP |
| own VoIP messenger for PC calling. To use these | | | | over a wireless connection. |
| VoIP messengers, one simply needs a microphone | | | | These VoWiFi phone operates by using a wireless |
| and speakers connected to his or her computer. | | | | network's access point. The advantages of using |
| VoIP phone adapters are other means of | | | | VoWiFi is that one can pick up network signals or |
| communicating over packet switching technique. A | | | | "hotspots" for free without any hassle. |
| VoIP phone adapter easily connects between the | | | | Talk with the cheapest mode of communication. |
| standard telephones and Internet modem. The | | | | Make PC calls for free through unlimited calling |
| phone adapter comes with installation and user | | | | service. |