Free VoIP

I am sure you have heard the adage, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch�. Well, obviously the person famous for that saying hadn't yet heard of VoIP. Voice over Internet Protocol better know as VoIP - or in simple terms, the ability to transmit voice over the Internet. VoIP has been gaining in strength and popularity as a the preferred telecommunications method Small businesses are opting to go free VoIP because of the numerous benefits. It is a viable source for businesses to make long distance calls virtually free, or at a significantly lower cost when compared to other telephone service providers.

How To Get A Free Voip or Voice Over IP?
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol ) technology enables you to make and receive free phone calls over the internet. You can only receive a call from other people who have downloaded the same piece of software. In some case, it is only a PC to PC system. For example, if you've downloaded Skype VoIP software, you can only make and receive calls from other people who have Skype.

How To Make A Call with VoIP?
VoIP allows you to make a call directly from: - your computer, - a special VoIP phone, - a traditional phone connected to an adapter.
When you're using a VoIP service , your voice is sent through the Internet in a digital signal form. When you call a person who uses a traditional phone lines, your voice will be converted into a regular telephone signal before it reaches the destination.

What Do You Need as VoIP Equipment?
To get the most out of your VoIP technology, you need: a broadband (high speed Internet) connection such as a local area network or high speed services ( DSL ). You also need:
- a computer,
- an adapter,
- or specialized phone
- some software
- an inexpensive microphone

The major VoIP programs that embrace free VoIP calling left on the Internet are bundled with your Instant Messaging programs. Programs such as Yahoo Messenger have recently been redesigned with the ability to make free VoIP voice phone calls. You won't be able to call a landline telephone however. You will need to use the program to call another member who is using the same program. For example, if you have the newly VoIP enabled Yahoo Messenger downloaded to your computer, yet your buddy (who lives across the world) is using the old Yahoo Messenger, you can send them a link to download and upgrade their current version. Once they have installed the new Yahoo Messenger, you will see a “call� button with a phone icon at the top of your Yahoo Messenger chat box. By clicking call, you will be using free VoIP technology to send a phone call to your buddy’s computer. The receiving computer will actually ring, like a standard telephone, and your buddy will have the option of accepting or declining the phone call. All that is needed is a high speed Internet connection, this provides the best audio quality and speed), a microphone, and speakers. You and your buddy are free to talk as long as you like. The other advantage to Instant Messengers that allow free VoIP calls is the ability to call more than one person. You can call people on your buddy list, and invite them for a conference call. This has unlimited potential and can be used by small businesses for free training calls, and by people everywhere who just want to stay in touch with friends and family.

As the technology of VoIP continues to advance, we can rest assured that more “Beta� programs will be released and as that occurs, keep your eye out for more free VoIP programs. Talk no longer cheap, its free!