With Pc-to-Phone VoIP or softphone, you can use your computer to call any local or international landline or mobile phone. Pc-to-Phone VoIP is called softphone because it is a software-based VoIP solution like Free VoIP. This VoIP solution runs on the software that you download on your computer. Like Free VoIP, here also all you need is a broadband or DSL internet connection, a headset or speakers and microphone.

What is different, however, is that you have to pay for calling landline phones - but the rates are so low that using the softphones is as good as free.

Most VoIP providers offer this cheap VoIP service. For example, Skype has a SkypeOut plan for calling landline phones all over the world. Its rates are very low but do look around and compare rates because rates can differ for different destinations with different VoIP service providers. Also visit the VoIP forums to find out what the actual users have to say about the services of various VoIP providers.
 

Limitations of Pc-to-Phone VoIP

Pc-to-Phone voip by a Softphone is a big improvement over Free VoIP. You can call any number any time you want. No need for the other party to have a computer or wait for your call. But like in Free VoIP, you have to keep your computer switched on while you are talking. And other people cannot call you on this VoIP phone, though some VoIP providers provide such a facility.

For example, if you go for the SkypeIn plan of the from Skype, you get a special number which you send to your friends. When they dial this number, your phone rings if it is connected to the computer and internet at that time. The call is directed to voicemail, if you are not online. This is one of the many special features of VoIP services.

Even if you don't go for such special plans, the softphone is a great way to use VoIP to call all your friends and relatives for pennies.

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