Over the last 10 years, internet technology has advanced enough to make a practical and economical phone using your computer. An efficient method was developed to send your voice over the same network you use to surf the web or to send email to someone. This method is not limited to just voice, it can also carry:
- text
- images
- live video
- high quality stereo sound
This makes it possible to use your computer for something much more than a traditional phone. You can use it:
- for voice mail
- for text messaging
- for video conferencing
- for public or private chat groups
- for call forwarding
- for caller ID's
- on some mobile phones
This opens up far reaching possibilities for the traveler. After signing up for an internet telephone service, you can use your laptop wherever you can get connected to the internet. Make worldwide phone calls at a fraction of the cost of using a traditional phone or better yet - you can even make these calls FREE!. In addition you can receive phone calls and check your voice mail. The two services I've found that would be of most interest to the traveler are Skype and Magic Jack.
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