Internet Telephone

jockdisvdude

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Hey guys, do you know any cheap longdistance IP phone services for free or charge very litte ? Do they work good ? Clear ? Worth it ? I know of dialpad, but I was looking for something where I could hook my phone up to a card that you can install in your computer. Something that works as good as a normal telephone too.
 

MrBond

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I've seen boxes where each party buys one, and then it routes the call over the internet. Never used them, but it's supposed to be pretty good. They cost about $100/end and each person you're calling needs to have one. They may require a net connection as well.

I haven't seen them in a while though, so it's tough to say if they even exist anymore.
 

jockdisvdude

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I would spend that much money if the quality was good, and no internet connection was required. I'm looking for PC 2 Phone type thing though.
 

Rand

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I'm not sure of anything either but I'd be very interested if anyone knows of any software/hardware that may work well for this purpose.

You may wish to try the Software forum for this question also.
 

vailr

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Actiontec has an "Internet Phone Wizard" (PCI card or USB versions), and U.S. Robotics has a similar product.
There's also a "Yap Phone", not sure who makes it. Using Net2Phone, calls can be made from PC to regular telephone.