Call via Internet

Call via Internet, it's all still new. And what can you do exactly that and what does it me? On these questions I will answer.

Call via Internet
This is also called VOIP, it stands for Voice Over IP. This is a way to a digital voice on an IP network to transmit. A home is such an IP network, but also the Internet. Call via the Internet is cheaper than calling a normal telephone network. Sometimes even free calls, for some companies, this is one reason for their telecom infrastructure to build. For home users, there are interesting possibilities. You can also 'voip' from your own computer with internet connection or your normal phone. In the latter case you should conclude a contract with a VOIP provider.

Call a normal phone
To call a regular phone through the internet you have to go into the sea with a provider of Internet telephony, or VoDSL (Voice over DSL). Some businesses that have Internet subscriptions on offer are:

* Tiscali
* UPC
* Multikabel
* @ Home

At this moment it is not possible to call via the Internet regardless of an Internet purchase. Well try this for the consumers to get to providers.

If you use a regular phone using internet you can connect directly to your modem. So you have no computer. Some advantages and disadvantages in a row.

Benefits
* Reliable as a fixed part of your internet connection for telefoonie reserved.
* Relatively easy to install
* No computer necessary

Disadvantages
* Call through a VOIP provider is cheaper than normal calls, but not free.

Calling from a computer
The call from computer to computer is free. By far the most popular program to make calls via the Internet is Skype. You will not call a number but a name. You can own username (nich name) call.

A prerequisite for using the Internet from computer to computer is to provide computer software (Skype) have been inverted tall. Furthermore you will need:

* A fast internet connection (cable or ADSL compliant)
* A sound card and speakertjes
* A microphone (or boxjes and microphone in one headset)


It is also possible from your computer to make real phone at home and abroad to call. The creators of Skype have this' SkypeOut 'mind. You paid for the call via the Internet a reduced rate. Some pros and cons in a nutshell:

Benefits
* Inexpensive. Computer-to-computer calls are free, where you are calling.
* Talk to real numbers as possible at low cost. (SkypeOut)

Disadvantages
* Slightly less reliable, because in internet and telephone line are the same.
* Software, computer and peripheral equipment required.