Why do so many of us rely on our mobile phones or landlines to make our calls when there is a far more economic solution available?
Today anyone can make phone calls over the internet using Skype. And it’s 100% free.
Skype can be used anywhere as long as you have access to the internet
AN OVERVIEW:
- How does it work?
- Why is the service free?
- How is the sound quality?
- Why are you recommending it?
- What do I need?
- How do I get started?
Skype is a peer-to-peer program that uses VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) to allow you to talk to other Skype users using only your computer (naturally, with internet access).
Basically, there are 2 types of Skype calls. Skype-to-Skype (also sometimes known as SkypeIn) and SkypeOut.
The first type of call, Skype-to-Skype, is free because it just uses your internet access (think of it as “computer-to-computer”) to transmit the audio.
The second type of call however, SkypeOut, costs money because it provides you the opportunity to use your computer’s internet access to connect to landlines or mobile phones.
The service I’m recommending here is the free option, Skype-to-Skype.
- How is the sound quality?
The sound quality is excellent.
- Why are you recommending it?
I’ve been using Skype (Skype-to-Skype) for 2 years now and I wanted to share this money saving tip with everyone. I can truly and warmly recommend it. My Dad has it installed on his computer as well so every time we want to talk (we talk a lot, a couple of times a week and very often longer than 1 hour), one of us would just send a text message to the other saying something like “skype tonight at 8:30”. Then at 8:30 we are able to talk to each other for as long as we want - absolutely free. This has really saved both me and my Dad probably hundreds of dollars on our phone bills.
The only thing you need is a pair of earphones and a microphone. Or alternatively you can use a headset, a VoIP-phone or Wi-Fi phone, or you could even replace your earphones and use your good old fashion speakers. I would highly discourage this last suggestion though unless you want your neighbors to hear your entire phone conversation. But you can try it out for fun. I sure did.
Visit Skype and sign up. Absolutely free. They have a simple installation setup that will take 3 minutes. And then you’re done. Go ahead and begin skyping.
Just don’t forget to tell your family and friends to get it too, or else it doesn’t do you much good.
Enjoy many years of happy skyping!
Want to know more about Skype visit VoIP Reviews Online where they give Skype a once over with a fine-tooth comb. And 4 out of 5 stars on top of that.
