Free VoIP: Free calls to anywhere in the world (well, almost!)

Peer-to-Peer VoIP is a very popular and useful way to keep in touch with other people using the same service. There are cross-platform applications that work with Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems. These are usually quite small in file size, and even older computers can run them without significant slowdown. Since there are numerous free applications to download and use, you would think that anyone with a broadband connection would not use a regular phone unless absolutely necessary. However, just as every rose has its thorns, there are limitations with peer-to-peer VoIP that keep it from becoming the dominant mode of mass communication. Below is a list of pros and cons associated with peer-to-peer VoIP:

Peer-to-Peer VoIP PROS:

  • Free to download
  • Free to use

Peer-to-Peer VoIP CONS:

Some of the best known and largest peer-to-peer VoIP systems are Skype, Glophone, and Firefly. Back to Home Page