VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is simply the transmission of voice traffic over IP-based networks. It is also referred to as IP Telephony. It is another way of making phone calls as you can communicate without a telephone set. VoIP is especially popular with long-distance calls. The main reason for which people are so massively turning to this new technology is the cost. VoIP is said to be cheap, but most people use it for free. Yes, if you have a computer with a microphone and speakers, and a good Internet connection, you can communicate using VoIP for free and some providers offer you possibilty to talk from your regular phone by dialing a local number or by callback.
