What is VoIP?
Simply put, VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) is telephony using your broadband Internet connection, or Internet telephony. Traditional telephone service takes your voice and turns it into electronic signals which are sent over telephone company wires. Those signals are then converted into sound by the telephone on the other end.
VoIP, on the other hand, treats voice like any other piece of information being sent over the Internet ? by turning it into packets of data. These packets are encoded into data files, sent over the Internet, and decoded back into sound by a computer or another device (such as a VoIP telephone adapter). And since you're charged only when the Internet data is converted and connected to the standard telephone system on the other end, it is significantly cheaper than paying for both sides like a traditional voice calls.
What is the USB Internet Phone?
The USB Internet Phone plugs into your computer's USB port and allows you to talk over the Internet for free! It is designed to work with Skype software. All you need is a PC, broadband Internet connection, and the software, available free at www.skype.com. (You can also use other Internet-based voice services* from MSN, AOL, Yahoo, and Google Talk).
It offers improved call quality when compared to typical PC sound-card/headset options. The compact design also makes it easy to pack on business trips. The USB Internet Phone works just like "regular" phones:
Dial from phone or PC
Speed dial
LCD Display shows "Skype" caller id, call status, time and phone status
Rings just like a normal phone and features personalized ring tones
What is the USB Internet Speakerphone?
The USB Internet Speakerphone makes free Skype calls hands free. With powerful echo cancellation technology, convenient volume and mute buttons, and full-duplex operation, it works just like a traditional speakerphone, only without the costs of a long distance call. The speakerphone is light, and easy to install and use with the free software available from Skype.
The speakerphone's high-quality speaker allows for clear, easy to understand calls from around the world. In addition, the unit's small size and resilient design allows users to drop it into their laptop bag without fear of damage.
How do the USB Internet Phone and Speakerphone work?
Installation is easy! Simply install the free Skype software, install a small driver from USRobotics, and follow these simple instructions to start talking for free!