Let’s Talk Internet Telephone

What is Internet Phone?
Internet telephone is a software program that will allow you to use your computer as a telephone. With just your basic computer you can use the connection that you now use to connect to the internet to make long distance calls to anyplace in the world and it will not cost any more than a local telephone call.

All you need is a microphone which you can plug into your sound card, then record your voice using the internet telephone software. The internet telephone software is very easy to use and will let you store other information concerning the people you call into a custom phone book of your own.
With most internet telephone packages you will be able to configure your web browser so that it is internet telephone ready. Then you can also call people from your computer to their home phone.

Why Should I use Internet telephone?
Internet telephone can save you money on all your long distances calls. You can call anyone in the world and be able to talk as long as you would like. All you ever have to pay for is the basic fee for your internet service. The sound quality may not be as good, but you are saving a bundle.

Another great feature that can be used with internet telephone is the whiteboard feature. This will let you share visual information with the person that you are talking with on the internet telephone. While you are talking on the internet telephone you can highlight graphics on your monitor and the person you are talking with can watch on their own monitor.

Most internet telephone software can be ran from a small toolbar, this way it is out you way. It also works across different platforms, you be running a Windows XP and talk with someone on a Macintosh.

The only equipment you will need to use an internet telephone is a microphone which can be bought for around $25 and a sound card. To best the best quality from your internet telephone you should have at least 16 megs of ram and a modem that is 14.4.

Most internet telephones are compatible with Mac 68k - System 7.1.2 or higher,
Powermac - System 7.5.1 or higher, Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.11, Windows 95 & Windows NT.

With Macintosh, there is only one browser that is compatible in most cases and that is
the Netscape Navigator 2.02 or better.

With Windows you have more chooses with browsers that are compatible, they include:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0, and Netscape Navigator 2.02 or better, 3.0 recommended.

How do I start using internet telephone?
First you will need to download an internet telephone software program or obtain an internet telephone device. This will need to be installed on you computer and then configured properly, instructions on this will be included with your download. Now, you can start making internet telephone calls. You can find many companies online today that have the software available for download for free.

Internet telephone calling can help small and large businesses with their telephone bill and your employees will be more apt to make the calls, because they will still be able to perform their duties on the computer while using the internet telephone to talk with colleagues.

Not only will business benefit from internet telephone, but you will be able to enjoy talking with family and friends, sharing photos, and keeping up to date. No more hassle of expensive long distance calls. You will stay in touch more because there are no more added expenses. As long as you are paying for an internet connection, you will not have to pay extra to call out of state.