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Can be used on various devices like personal computers, laptops, mobiles, etc.
VoIP to VoIP calls are generally free.
VoIP services also have some disadvantages like:
Loss of data Less reliable
Delay due to heavy Internet traffic No connectivity to rural areas and villages
The most common and popular VoIP services used are Skype and GoogleTalk.
To use VoIP service of Skype, follow these steps:
Step 1 Download the Skype from the www.skype.com website and install it on your
computer.
Step 2 Double click on Skype icon to start Skype.
Step 3 Click on Sign in or Create button to create an account on Skype. The Sign in screen
appears.
Step 4 Click on Create one! link. The Create account screen appears.
Step 5 Enter your email and click on Next button.
Step 6 Enter a password and click on Next button.
Step 7 The Skype asks you about your personal details such as you name and it also asks to
upload your photo. Then, click on Continue button.
Step 8 Skype further asks you for checking your microphone and webcam. Click on Continue
button each time. The Skype Welcome screen opens.
Step 9 Click on Contacts tab to add your contacts to the Skype account. + Contact
Step 10 Click on Contact button to open Add a new contact dialog box. Contact button
Step 11 In the Add a new contact dialog box, enter Skype ID of your friend or search using
phone number.
Step 12 To make a call on Skype, select the person from the Contacts tab.
+ Call
Step 13 Click on Call button to make a voice call to the person.
Call button
Step 14 Click on Video Call button to make a video call to the person.
Creating an account on Skype Skype welcome screen Add a new contact dialog box
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