The New Communication Paradygm (Part 3)

Voip-ing with IP phones

IP phones have the feel and look of a normal telephone. IP phones are different in that all the bells and whistles are programed into the phone. Also instead of pluging to a wall like a regular phone, IP phones plug into a router using an Ethernet connector. This feature saves you the trouble of software installation and also provides portability, since you can use your IP phone from other locations providing the same service.
Voip-ing between computers
VoIP calls can be between two computers. This is called a computer-to-computer call.
To do a computer-to-computer call, it is not necessary to have a service provider or a calling plan. What is needed is a good Voip software such as Skype, a broadband or DSL internet connection, a speaker and a sound card.

The VoIP software is what makes the connections and transmission possible. In most cases, these sofwares can be picked up for free on the internet.

Except for the cost of purchasing your hardware and accessories and the cost of your internet access, there are no other costs associated with making these calls, regardless of how many you make or how long they are. This makes these computer-to-computer calls virtually free.