Q&A: How exactly does the new messenger for the phone work?Can I hook up a phone straight from my computer?
Question by jrwhi1960: How exactly does the new messenger for the phone work?Can I hook up a phone straight from my computer?
Is there a way to hookup a phone straight from my computer?
Best answer:
Answer by Excellent Solutions
The phones are for internet calling, from companies like Yahoo, Skype, etc.
There are several ‘skype’ handsets available which plug into the USB. I have also seen a couple of phones that do both landline and internet.
Have a look on one the main online computer sellers ebuyer.com etc and type in VOIP (voice over IP)
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Q&A: Is VOIP (voice over internet protocol) phone-service just as good as service from your local phone company?
Question by tomk_773: Is VOIP (voice over internet protocol) phone-service just as good as service from your local phone company?
Will be making the switch soon, and thought I’d ask to see if others have had either good or bad experiences w/it..
Best answer:
Answer by Roger Vadim
I use VoIP for the past 5 years and love it!! you can’t beat the price…!
before you do anything…go to DSLReports.com and do some research. If you already have a provider in mind check them out, having a good stable Internet is a key component!
I use Packet8 for over 5 years now and I’m very happy! I use a VoIP Panasonic DECT 6.0 phone…..with build-in router/firewall and 6 extensions, one of them a blue-tooth flip-phone!
I also use the MagicJack for the past year…….so far….so good!
bear in mind….if you sign up with any VoIP provider and port over your number, you will not get back your old number if you cancel the service……and most cancellation frees really stick….like 69 + dollars…!
its a law now to port your number for cell and land-line providers, but not for VoIP!! some do and some don’t….!
you have to go on-line and fill out on on-line application to get E911 which is 1.99 a month now…but with the MagicJack its free, and it work too…..I’ve tried it out several times!
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