If anyone needs to make calls from their computer to a landline and doesn't want to pay for SkypeOut or other pay per minute computer>land line VoIP service, check out the free EarthCaller service.I just used EarthCaller for the first time to call an 800 number that always has a half hour wait - I really didn't want to burn up my cell phone minutes, and my client hasn't been nice enough to put a phone in my office at their location.
Using the EarthCaller site is extremely easy, just visit the website and dial. It needs to install their ActiveX control (IE only), but after that, you're all set to go. The sound quality on my 30 minute call was excellent (using an old headset that Ross gave me). I noticed some minor sporadic distortion, but for the most part, talking through EarthCaller was just as clear as talking on my cell phone.
Who knows how long this site will be available and/or free, but it's nice while it lasts
2 comments:
Thanks for the blog link :)
If you're looking for a more permanent solution, check out Magic Jack. I use it as my "land line" and it works really well.
Then I'd have to carry a phone handset around with me in my laptop bag :-)
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