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Keeping Lines Open Features - Power Tools Written by Jeremy Garcia Combine a modern computer with the Internet and you can stay in touch with your family and friends, regardless of distance. Email is by far the most popular form of long-distance communication: it

Okay, I was going to go with VoIP, but I bought a router with 2 phone ports! Sounds like this is software-based. I just need a microphone and speakers to sign up?

Btw, about 6 years ago I was teaching seniors in a private retirement community to use VoIP, on PCs in their special broadband area. I taught use of Net2phone (I think that was what it was called) and another, with a name I've forgotten. These were both software-based, using PC's speakers and mike. All calls were completely free, including PC-to-phone calls, but you had to register for the services.