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VoIP calling is rising in popularity. As consumers try to choose the right
provider and services, they might first consider experimenting with Internet
phone technology by taking advantage of free Voice Over IP calls.

Some providers offer free VoIP calls on strictly a temporary basis. Others offer
them all the time. You may find that the free services meet all of your needs.
There are several things to consider when looking at providers offering free
VoIP calls.

Free VoIP providers are advertising all across the Internet. Be sure to do
some thorough research to be sure that you are selecting wisely. It is
imperative that you have a high-speed Internet connection. Most providers will
use your existing connection to provide their phone services. If you have a
slower connection, you will not experience high enough quality to make
Internet calling work.

Since the desired result is a phone service that has the same quality of a land
line, your Internet connection speed is key.
Some free Internet phone providers, like InPhonex offer free calls only if both
parties (calling and receiving) are using their services. This can work well as
long as you are able to convince friends and family to sign up for the same
service.

Some providers offer free VoIP calls only from personal computer to personal
computer, not allowing you to call from a computer to a land line without
incurring a fee.

Others do offer computer to land line calls. Some free VoIP providers, like
Skype and Gizmo, offer additional services like voicemail for a fee.

Be sure you clarify what is included when you are investigating any provider.
Another very important point to consider is the software to be installed. Most
VoIP providers require their software to be downloaded and installed on your
personal computer.

Be sure to verify the requirements, to make sure your system has the required
available memory, speed and other necessities.

An important factor in any phone service transaction is your actual phone
number. Many services charge for a phone number, but some Internet phone
providers offer free VoIP numbers.

You need to be sure you understand what type of number you are receiving.
A DID (direct inbound dialing) number acts basically like any traditional phone
number. The DID number can be called from any land line number.

Some providers may offer free virtual numbers. These virtual numbers cannot
be directly dialed from a land line, and are used when calling from computer to
computer. But it is important to note that many VoIP providers allow you to
forward calls from a virtual number to a DID number, thus making connection
to and from regular land line numbers simple and efficient.

When considering a free VoIP provider, be sure to investigate their service
area. Some allow free calls only within a certain geographical areas. Others
offer free calls internationally, usually to and from a limited number of
countries.

As with any voice over Internet protocol phone service, quality is key. With the
number of viable providers offering free services, the consumer has the
opportunity to try out VoIP.

With the right provider, you may even be able to try out additional services,
like fax and voicemail. See how they work with your current set up and Internet
provider.

Check the quality, and then make your decision. As stated earlier, you may
find a provider that satisfies all your web phone needs.