Free VoIP Phone

Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) is the transmission of voice traffic over IP-based networks such as the Internet. When originating an Internet telephone call are conversion of the analog voice signal is converted to digital format; the signal is then deciphered into Internet protocol (IP) packets and transmitted over the Internet; the process is reversed at the receiving end.

VoIP is cost effective when compared to using traditional telephone services. Regular telephone networks will charge a flat monthly fee for local telephone calls and apply a per-minute charge to long-distance calls, which can be quite expensive.

Savings are made with VoIP calls as the charge would be incorporated in the Internet plan. Because VoIP plans do not apply a per-minute charge for long distance calls consumers will experience significant savings.

There are three ways to connecting to a VoIP network: one is the use of a VoIP telephone; the next is the use of a regular telephone with a VoIP adapter; and the third is the use of a computer with speakers and microphone. VoIP or IP phones are telephones which connect to VoIP networks instead of to the Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN), traditional telephone network. VoIP phones can be connected with the use of Ethernets, Dial-up modems, Wi-Fi and VoIP software. VoIP phone hardware includes: speaker/earphone, microphone, keypad, battery or DC source, and voice to digital data converters.

A VoIP Phone System is equipment installed in an office that routes internal calls over the computer network. Multiple offices can also be connected on a single phone system eliminating long-distance calling charge. Suppliers of VoIP Phone systems are Cisco and Vocalocity.

How to Get Free VoIP Phones

Free VoIP Software

Skype is a software application that allows free calls over the Internet between Skype users. The software facilitates video calls, file transfers and instant messaging services. Skype also allows call to other networks at a minimal charge.

Free VoIP Software Phones

Software VoIP phones turn your PC into a VoIP telephone using the PC’s sound card, speakers or earphones and microphone;

3cxphone.com offers a free VoIP phone for Windows. 3CXPhone can be downloaded to a laptop or PC allowing the user to make calls; it can also be connected to a VOIP provider or VoIP PBX to make calls to any VoIP, mobile or landline number.

Inphonex.com free softphone is another option to free phone calls over the Internet. It can be used with the computer hardware to enable functionality or with PC telephone. The service offers free calls between Inphonex users as well as free fax services worldwide.

The PC-Telephone (PC-Telephone.com) can be installed onto your computer and used with your VoIP server.