free phone number voip

The major VoIP programs that embrace free 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 voice phone calls using VoIP.  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 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.