I'm looking to do a little Voice Over IP and don't know where to start. I'd like to use my connection to connect with a phone line overseas. Any hints, tips or tricks?
I don't think any of 'em are free anymore. We were thinking about using these guys to call Japan and talk to the boy, but decided against it. We use a pre-paid phone card for it. A lot less involved.
My AOL Instant Messenger has a phone function on it. I haven't tried it in over a year but I remember there was a bit of a lag to it. Worked though. I also remember a friend using yahoo's phone function. That seemed to be much better than AIM. Not sure they still do it though. I vaguely recall a push for legislation on the technology by the phone companies.
AIM and Netmeeting require a PC on the other end. I think Bish wants to call someone with just a phone. BTW, squiggs, the lag thing is much better if you both have broadband.
Have to ask my sis-chatty Kathy-she does it with her children all the time-but at work right now-have her respond to ya Bish and let ya know hon, what she uses.
Thanks all... I've got family in Spain, in Vancouver, in Edmonton and friends all over the place. I've got a fast enough compi and cable access to make it worthwhile, but the people on the other end don't.