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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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