Which Type of Service is Right for You?

While the idea of all Internet Phone Service is to save money, it helps to choose the right type of service to meet your needs. Finding what's important to you can help to select the right provider the first time and save a lot of time and frustration.

Do mind being attached to your computer while making a call?
If you don't mind using a computer headset with a microphone attached to your PC/Mac then a provider that uses a software based interface might be right for you. See that section for more details.

Are you looking for free calls?
If free calls are the most important factor in using VOIP service then you'll want to look at Skype and Free World Dialup (FWD). Be sure to check out the PC to PC section for details.

Can you convince your friends/family to join the same service?
If your friends and family are a little computer savvy you can probably use the PC to PC VOIP service like Skyp and Free World Dialup to make free phone calls over the Internet. See the PC to PC section for more details.

Are you spending a lot of money on your long distance?
If your phone bills are over $25/month then you might want to look into the Broadband phone service. Granted, you'll need to have high speed Internet access (which if you don't have it already is a bit pricy). But if you already have cable or DSL access, then you should definitely look into a Broadband phone service.