One word: Skype! This VoIP Software is the ultimate tool for making audio and video calls to people all over the world. No matter where you are, as long as you have a sufficiently fast Internet connection, you will be able to get in touch with friends or family in an instant. With the click of a button, you will be joined with your loved one either by your computer’s microphone, or webcam. If you don’t already own either of these, you can purchase them from most stores. They pick up the images and sound required to have a real ‘video chat’.
If you bought a new computer recently, then you shouldn’t have to purchase either of these. Most new computers actually come with microphones and webcams built in, especially Mac systems that boast ‘iSight’.
Whilst Skype is generally free, if you want to make a call to a mobile phone from your computer, you will need to pay a small fee. You are expected to top up money on your Skype account if you’re using it primarily to contact phones, as this is not a service that Skype can offer for free.
Of course, you could probably find some networks out there that offer good deals on calls abroad. You won’t find them for free, but some mobile phones will offer you cheaper calls.
Finally, consider some home phone service providers. Many companies actually offer a service that gives you a 60-minute free call to a foreign country if you sign up for another deal.
So remember these options, and don’t expect too much for nothing. It’s always been difficult to contact other countries for a small fee, but you can actually get it free if your friend gets a computer that has Skype installed.
If you bought a new computer recently, then you shouldn’t have to purchase either of these. Most new computers actually come with microphones and webcams built in, especially Mac systems that boast ‘iSight’.
Whilst Skype is generally free, if you want to make a call to a mobile phone from your computer, you will need to pay a small fee. You are expected to top up money on your Skype account if you’re using it primarily to contact phones, as this is not a service that Skype can offer for free.
Of course, you could probably find some networks out there that offer good deals on calls abroad. You won’t find them for free, but some mobile phones will offer you cheaper calls.
Finally, consider some home phone service providers. Many companies actually offer a service that gives you a 60-minute free call to a foreign country if you sign up for another deal.
So remember these options, and don’t expect too much for nothing. It’s always been difficult to contact other countries for a small fee, but you can actually get it free if your friend gets a computer that has Skype installed.
