How to make a phone call over the Internet?

Modern information technology provides a lot of opportunities. People can communicate, send photos and various files to each other, being on different continents, without making special efforts. To make calls, you do not need to have a mobile phone or money on his account. It is enough to purchase any device that allows you to access the Internet. Not all users are aware of this possibility. In this article, we will tell you in detail about whether it is possible to make a phone call over the Internet and what is needed for this.

Advantages of calls via the Internet

Using a global network for calls has a number of advantages:

• Simplicity. You do not need to have a remarkable mind and have any specialized knowledge.
• Accessibility of access to the World Wide Web. A microphone, headset or headset is all the tools that a user will need to make a phone call over the Internet.
• Economical. A number of services and specialized programs provide an opportunity to talk with friends and relatives on surprisingly favorable terms (and in some cases even completely free of charge) even when calling for long-distance and international numbers.

Calls from computer to computer

To make a call through the computer with users who are also sitting in front of the monitor at that moment, it's enough to install any messenger. You can even make a video call if there is a webcam available. You only need to install the necessary program or application. For example, Skype, "Agent Mail.ru", ICQ.

In most cases, such calls are free of charge and do not imply restrictions on the time of communication. In this case, it does not matter where your interlocutor is - on the other side of the city or in another country. The main thing is that he has installed Skype. But to call a phone number via the Internet is somewhat more difficult.

Services for calls to mobile numbers via the Internet

In the network, you can find many different services and software that can be successfully used for communication. And through some you can even call your home phone through the Internet. Consider the most popular programs that provide similar features:

1. Globe 7. This utility can be installed on both the mobile device and the computer. For a symbolic subscription fee of $ 5. E. In a month with her help, you can organize conferences and "face to face" with your interlocutor (via a webcam). If there is no desire to install the software on the device, then by visiting the appropriate site, you can get the same functions.
2. Evaphone. The application for "Android". It can be installed on both a tablet PC and a smartphone. Through it, you can call the phone through the Internet for free, though, within the set time. So, after the limit is exhausted, it will not be possible to make a call without replenishing the account.
3. TalkTube. Another service for calls through the Internet, the use of which involves the creation of a personal account. You can make calls only to those countries that are listed in terms of use.
4. "Calls. On-line." Users of this site after registration get the opportunity to communicate for free every day within a minute. For longer conversations, you need to deposit funds into your account.
5. FreeCall. The program can be installed on the user's computer and can also be used successfully for calls to both home and mobile numbers. A non-tariffable connection is possible within the established time.

How to call the Internet on your mobile phone in other ways?

For large organizations and firms that need regular interaction with partners or clients, a number of services have also been developed. Their work is done through the SIP protocol. The use of IP telephony is also widespread. Such communication options provide interaction with mobile and home numbers, with subscribers within their network.

How to make a phone call from the mobile phone via the Internet?

In addition to the previously described services that can be used to make calls through the World Wide Web via a computer or mobile device, there are many messengers with similar functions. Among them one can single out the most popular programs:

• WhatsApp. The application allows you to correspond with other users who also have this software, send files of different formats. Tariffication of calls is not provided. A distinctive feature of this messenger is that the contact list is taken from the subscriber's phone book.
• Viber. The application performs similar functions as the previous one. You can keep correspondence with other people who can be anywhere in the world, share photos and video files with them, and communicate for free for an unlimited time.

Conclusion

There are many options to call a cell phone via the Internet. At the same time, there are programs that can be installed on computers, smartphones, tablet PCs. Use of some services is carried out through the appropriate portals. Most such software can not be used without pre-registration. Even popular applications for mobile devices imply a binding to the phone number.