How To Make Free Long-Distance Calls With Your Computer

Frustrated by soaring long-distance phone charges? Did you know that thanks to the power of the Internet and the right software you can make long-distance phone calls for free with your computer? It's called PC-to-PC calling and it's relatively easy to set up.


What you'll need:

An Internet connection, a computer with working speakers, a microphone and free PC-to-PC calling software.


How it works:

Download some free software onto your computer, get the people you want to call to do the same on theirs, and then start calling each other on your computers. It's that simple!

Here are a couple of places on the Web that offer free software and detailed instructions for making PC-to-PC calls:

• Skype
• Yahoo! Messenger

Be sure to read any terms, conditions and/or limitations that apply and then enjoy making those long-distance phone calls for free on your computer!