Software Based VoIP Services – PC to PC or PC to Phone

Well this one is the most used VoIP services. Software based VoIP services are available in every country. They are not like hardware based services only available in a few countries.

These software based services are free of cost as long as you make calls from PC to PC. you need to download the application and install it on you PC. Register for a free account with that VoIP provider. You will need headset and a microphone to make calls. You can also make video calls, audio conferences and even video conferences with some providers.

You can also install that VoIP software on your mobile phones or ant other handheld device like iPhone. View the long list of the most prominent of these services here.

Cost:

The VoIP software are mostly free. In most of the cases you will need to install a softphone on your PC and get connected by username and the password that you created by registering. You can communicate with other people for free. No need to pay any sort of bills for this service. Free calls are from PC to PC to the same services users like Skype to Skype calls are free and unlimited. But you will have to pay to make calls to or receive from the fixed (PSTN) and mobile (GSM) phones. The rates are still very cheap as compared to other services.

Typical users:

Chatters are the most number of people using these softphones and people who are also interested in paying less money to call internationally. With these softphones you can meet new people all over the world. They are an important social networking tool. these are the best ways to communicate with international destination people for free.

Pros:

• Softphones are free of charge to download
• Easy to install and use
• International calls are also free, to all destinations using the same services
• Create as many accounts as you wish
• Register from any location in the world, no restrictions
• Some softphones also offer voicemail and video-conferencing features

Cons:

• It requires the use of a computer
• Free calls are only to those using the similar services
• Call quality is not always as good and depends on the internet connection
• Vulnerable to spamming and other security threats