ow that you can now make International calls for free without having to pay a single cent? This is possible due to the advancement of technology. It is commonly known as VoIP. VoIP stands for Voice over IP. It is not a new technology, and the whole concept is based on the IP protocol, which is what the Internet uses to transmit and receive data.

Many of us are already familiar with this protocol. But what some of us do not know is that the same IP protocol can be used to transmit voice data as well. If you use a normal desktop system, which is connected to the Internet, you may not be able to make calls simply because the IP protocol can only transmit digital data, and not analog data. Voice data, by default, is in analog format. Hence, you can’t use a traditional phone to make a VoIP call.

What you need is either some special hardware or software that will help convert analog data into digital voice format. The voice is then transmitted over the public network via the IP protocol. Similarly, whoever is at the other end of the line will also need some special equipment to receive the data, and convert it back to voice.

Whenever you sign up with a VoIP network as a member, you will be advised on the equipment that is compatible with the network. Such equipment is also known as user agents. Many well established brand names are included in the list, so you can take your pick.

Once you have the equipment setup and installed, you can start making calls immediately. Bear in mind that you need to be connected to the Internet at all times. Therefore, it is recommended that you connect to a stable broad band network when making the calls. On a unstable or slow network, there may be a severe lag in the transmission and receiving of data.

If you are calling another member of the same VoIP network, you don’t need to pay a single cent. For this reason, you should refer more of your family and friends to join the same VoIP network as you. Identify the people who are closest to you. These are the people you call most often. And refer them to the network so that they can join as members too.

Make an appointment if you think the call will take up quite some time. Have both parties connect to the Internet, and you can start making long distance calls without having to pay. In the event that you want to get in touch with someone who is not connected to the Internet, you can always use VoIP service to call land lines or cell phones. In this case, a fee is chargeable. But the calling rates are still way below that of traditional long distance calls. That means there will be an immense amount of savings for all members within the network.

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Technology has certainly come a long way. Traditionally, international phone calls may cost a bomb. That is because international phone calls are charged by the minute, so anyone looking to speak to someone from another country, has to pay international calling charges. There are simply no other alternatives. Fortunately, all that has changed. You can now make international phone calls without having to pay a single cent – all thanks to the internet. Here is how it works.

Internet allows data transfer for free. For example, when the internet was new, you may be using a 56k modem to browse static web pages. The data is essentially just some static texts. As bandwidth increases, downloads are uploads are noticeably faster. After a while, online users started to download and upload much larger files like music files or video files. These are digital data files, except that they are in a different format.

Everyone starts transferring all types of digital data on the internet. Soon, voice over IP (VOIP) technology is born. This exciting technology allows a voice to be converted to digital data and transferred to anywhere else on the planet over the internet. To make an international phone call using this technology, one will need some special software, and a special phone such as an IP phone. The IP phone is connected to the computer, and the online user may then use the special software to call another person. Of course, whoever is on the other end must have the necessary software and hardware as well. They must also both be simultaneously connected to the internet.

Since almost every household has internet access these days, making international phone calls using VOIP technology is just a small step away. In fact, there are numerous Internet phone service provider that allows members within the same network to call one another for free. That is how anyone can make international phone calls, without having to pay a single cent. You can chat for hours without having to worry about hefty phone bills.

But bear in mind that in order to enjoy this privilege, you will have to get whoever is on the other end, to join the same network as you. This is a great way for internet phone services providers to promote their calling services. In the event that whoever you are calling is not a member of the network you are on, you may be charged a modest fee. However, compared to traditional international phone call rates, these VOIP calling rates are much more affordable.

Finally, before you run out to join an internet phone service provider as a member, make sure that you compare calling rates for the best deal. Chances are, you may be required to make calls to people who are not on the same network as you are. So you may need to pay some fees. So make sure that you are on a network that provides the most affordable rates. That way, when it comes to inviting friends and family members to join the network, you can assure them that they too, can enjoy the same great prices.

By: Gen Wright

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