heard that it can be done, someone told me about skype, whats this?
2006-07-21 20:24:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
There are several companies offering this service.
I personally use SKYPE, which does not have a 'use-by' date for any credit you buy, it is free to call the USA but costs to ring the UK. With SKYPE you can also buy a cheap-rate number so that people can ring you through your PC, and this comes with an answerphone facility. SYPE is also a free IM (instant message), Video-call and PC-2-PC call service.
get it here: www.skype.com
or VOIPCheap, which DOES have a 'use-by' date for bought credit, but allows you to ring major destinations such as the USA and UK for free.
get it here: www.voipcheap.co.uk
You will need some sort of speaker/microphone set-up on your PC - most people use headsets with built-in mics as they are more private, but you can use separate speakers/mic or bluetooth wire-free combined headsets.
If you want to use video calling, then you will also need a webcam.
2006-07-21 20:40:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You Can do it through Yahoo messenger as well. Just run a search on it. It is similar in cost and you are already signed up for Yahoo. You need a microphone and speakers to talk and then you are golden. Cost per minute are around 2-3 cents a minute within the U.S. PC to Land line and other reasonable rates internationally.
2006-07-21 20:33:06 · answer #2 · answered by Chris h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an app called Skype. They have free north america calling until 2007. Anywhere else, theres a small charge.
www.skype.com
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2006-07-21 20:29:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple - download Skype!
http://www.skype.com
I speak to friends and clients all around the world for free or buttons from Liverpool UK
Best regards
Sean
2006-07-21 20:37:52 · answer #4 · answered by seantyrer123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download free SKYPE software. Just type SKYPE on the browser you will whole load of information.
2006-07-21 20:48:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea skype has such facilities but only from PC to PC. Other one is Yahoo! Mesenger v8 beta. it has a facility for chatting worldwide. but it needs costs per call.
So u choose!
or u can even try Windows Live Messenger (MSN messenger latest version)
2006-07-21 20:40:29 · answer #6 · answered by pickut2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skype are just one of the companies offering a program and network that you can do this on. I think tesco are offering a similar service to skype now.
http://www.tesco.com/telecoms/internet_phone.html
Have a read.
2006-07-21 20:29:00 · answer #7 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have just added this facility - thanks to BT TALK - I now pay a little over £20 per month and get free calls evenings and weekends.
I previously had Skype but have found it troublesome and expensive in comparison.
2006-07-21 20:37:36 · answer #8 · answered by Knayton B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the links given below.
This is done by VOIP [Voice Over Internet Protocol].
All the best.
Cheers.
2006-07-21 20:37:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you call their PC's instead with yahoo messenger or skype
2016-03-27 02:50:43 · answer #10 · answered by Chelsea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋