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Skype Or An Alternative?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by sayyes, Oct 6, 2006.

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    I'm a little lost with all the VoIP solutions out there (GTalk, Yahoo, Skype, etc.). I am hoping someone with more experience can point me in the right direction!

    I need a VoIP solution that allows me to:

    1. Talk over the computer to people who are on landlines
    2. Receive calls through my computer from landlines
    3. Possibly have a (or ideally, several) "local" phone numbers so that the people calling me don't have to pay
    4. Ability to hook up video conferencing

    I'm pretty sure Skype gives me 1-3, but it also seems more expensive than all the others. Is there a resource on the web that outlines the differences between all the computer-based VoIP providers?
     
    sayyes, Oct 6, 2006 IP
  2. SFOD_D223

    SFOD_D223 Peon

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    The easiest on the fly answer I can offer is Vonage's USB portable VOIP. Without sounding like a commercial for them, I think this is a great service.
     
    SFOD_D223, Oct 6, 2006 IP
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    jhmattern Illustrious Member

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    I use Skype, but not often, and not for landline calls. I know AIM released something similar recently. I'm sure it's probably cheaper than Skype, and might be worth looking into. I think it's something like you get a free local number for people to call you, and you can upgrade to get unlimited outgoing calls to landlines. Haven't played with it yet, so I don't know if it's any good.

    http://www.aimphoneline.com/index.adp?promo=778994&page=welcome
     
    jhmattern, Oct 7, 2006 IP
  4. saadahmed007

    saadahmed007 Admínistratör

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    You can try Gizzmo
    It's pretty good :)
    Saad
     
    saadahmed007, Oct 7, 2006 IP
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    djixas Well-Known Member

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    Skype is for kiddies, I use MSN and Yahoo.
     
    djixas, Oct 7, 2006 IP
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    jhmattern Illustrious Member

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    No it's not. I use it b/c it's incorporated into a few Web conferencing programs for webinars and such that colleagues put on. It has plenty of uses.
     
    jhmattern, Oct 7, 2006 IP
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    NeoGen Writer

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    Skype is pretty good...

    I use skype for conferencing through highspeedconference.com
    With the help of unyte, I am able to share screen with other participants and can have webinars and other important meeting..
    I have 2 skypein #s(one west coast and one UK) and its really very helpful...callerID and voicemail for all two at one place
    By using skype diverter, I get all skype calls on my regular phone or cell :D

    Not the least, the sound quality is really good!!

    I am all sold to skype!!!
     
    NeoGen, Oct 7, 2006 IP
  8. Kyle H.

    Kyle H. Active Member

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    Skype is what I use and am happy with it
     
    Kyle H., Oct 7, 2006 IP
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    anthonyn Well-Known Member

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    skype is nice
    very good voice quality !!
     
    anthonyn, Oct 8, 2006 IP
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    forumrating Notable Member

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    skype is cool m happy wid it
    voice quality is better then original voice as well :p
     
    forumrating, Oct 8, 2006 IP
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    Skype is great, and its super cheap. I don't see any point in looking for something cheaper when it is already such a reliable option.
     
    RZ-1, Oct 8, 2006 IP