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Skype:
Make calls over the Internet |
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Free
to other Skype users. |
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Very
low cost to foreign landlines, eg. USA, Australia, Europe 1.1p/min. |
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Low
cost to foreign mobiles, eg. USA mobile 1.2p/min. |
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Kit: |
Skype
headset or VOIP phone |
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Info: |
Sign
up with skype, & install their software. |
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Use
a headset, such as the Skype
headsets. |
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Ring
other skype users internationally for free via your computer. |
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Ring
landlines internationally at a very low rate. |
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They
route all their calls through the Internet, then place the call
from a local point of presence. |
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Messenger:
text chat / video / audio |
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Cost: |
Free |
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Kit: |
Messenger
software (free from microsoft
or yahoo) |
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Headset
or webcam
or speakers & microphone. |
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Info: |
Messenger
allows you to type / real-time chat with friends & family
that you specifically add to your contact list. |
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If
you add a webcam or an audio device (eg speakers, headset) then
you can actually talk to them like a video telephone. |
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It's
free & works internationally. |
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Most
effective with Broadband. |
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