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Skype |
Users simply download the Skype software from their site. Each
Skype call has to be to another computer connected to the Skype network (using
the same software). They also offer PC-to-phone calling. This is a free
PC-to-PC service. |
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Gizmo Project |
Gizmo offers free PC-to-PC calls. They also offer Call Out and
Call In service to send & receive regular phone calls on your PC. Service is
from SIPphone. Free PC-to-PC calls. |
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VoiceStick |
Incoming and outgoing calls can be controlled with their
VoiceStick's software, downloaded from their site. They have an optional USB
flash drive for portable access to the service. Another good feature is
i2Bridge, which allows calls to any location, incl. international, from your
cell phone or home phone at VoiceStick's rates. |
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Dialpad |
DialPad offers monthly calling plans and prepaid minutes for
outgoing calls. This company is owned by Yahoo. These new features may
eventually be added Yahoo Messenger. |
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Teleo |
This service was purchased by Microsoft, and its features will
work with Internet Explorer, Outlook, and components are being added to MSN
Messenger. |
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Net2Phone |
This is the first company to offer PC-to-phone service in '96,
an is now in partnership with AOL in '99, called AIM Phone. Now they have more
full-featured VoIP service in a new version of its instant messaging program. |
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iConnectHere |
Operated by Deltathree, it offers a pay-as-you-go option, and
monthly calling plans. |
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Note: This source is from a issue of the
Grand Rapids Press. |
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