VoIP phone software can be easily integrated into current computer applications. This IP-based software enhances efficiency and capability in messaging and call handling. The bottom-line of VoIP applications is best-value communication solutions for both business and personal uses. Users of IP-based telephony software will benefit from integrated e-mail and voice-mail, topnotch user-interface for telephony capabilities and even advanced call center features.
With VoIP phone software in place, businesses are able to streamline their overall communication framework. This is mainly because the VoIP software will not require the installation of additional facilities or investment on expensive hardware since IP-based telephony can run on existing communication networks. You only need to meet the reconfiguration requirements of your existing workstations, and even these changes on your current communication infrastructure require minimal intervention.
Softphone is an example of VoIP software that provides enhanced functionality to traditional phones through your PC. Users can make calls to and receive calls from other phones as well as computers.
Here is a list of the most common VoIP software and services:
- Skype – It is considered as the most popular of all VoIP applications, boasting hundreds of millions of users worldwide. Skype also operates as a VoIP service provider. Calls made via PC-to-PC setup are free while calls made via PC-to-Phone setup are paid.
- Gizmo – This VoIP software is basically similar to Skype. This IP telephony application is provided by SIPPhone(DOT)com and features both softphone application and VoIP service.
- VoIPStunt – Its basic features are similar to Skype and Gizmo. However, users can enjoy free calls to landline and mobile handsets in selected countries.
- Yeigo – It is considered by many users as the best VoIP software and service for mobile handsets.
- Peer Me – It is also a combination of VoIP software and service. It comes with the traditional free calls as well as other basic features expected of IP-based telephony software and service. The distinctive features of this VoIP software and service include multi-site video conferencing capability and interoperability for both WAP-based phones and Java-based mobile handsets.
- Fring – It is also considered to be one of the most reliable VoIP software and services specially designed for mobile handsets. This mobile VoIP application allows users to make calls to both PC and mobile handsets free of charge. You can communicate and connect to other mobile handsets that have Fring, MSN Messenger, GoogleTalk, ICQ, Skype, VoIPStunt and SIP. Fring can run on GPRS, 3G and Wi-Fi smartphones.
- iChat – It is the most preferred instant messaging as well as video and voice chat software for the Mac operating system. This integrated VoIP system by Apple has bundled additional features which are normally found on third-party VoIP applications and services.
- iCall – This VoIP software is specifically designed for US and Canada. Aside from the basic PC-to-PC call feature, US and Canada-based users can make PC-to-Phone calls free of charge. On the other hand, iCall users who are not based in the US or Canada can also place calls to the US and Canada absolutely free of charge.
