How Do You Make One-Time Phone Calls Over The Internet?
Voice-over-IP (VoIP) technology has made calling phones through the internet extremely easy. With a Broadband Internet connection, headset, and some simple, free software, you’ll be able to call any phone number in the US-and most numbers worldwide-oftentimes at better rates than telephone carriers. Visit http://www.skype.com, and choose “Download Skype.” Skype is the most popular consumer VoIP service; you will use it to make your phone calls. Once you have downloaded the install file, follow Skype’s instructions to install the program. When it has been successfully installed, plug your headset and microphone into the headphone and microphone jacks. On most computers these jacks are right next to each other, and will either be color-coded or have icons illustrating which is which. Open Skype. It will test your speaker, microphone, and Internet connection via one or more test calls. Once your equipment has been verified, you will be able to register a user name and password online. Wit
