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03/09/2007 08:45:34 PM · #1 |
| This is the podcast guy who just found out that Skype is now charging for all PC to phone calls. Skype used to allow free PC to phone calls within the U.S. but now have started charging. Doing a quick search it appears Google talk and Yahoo also charge for PC to phone calls. Apparently some law passed that I didn't know about? Ironically, I have clearwire broadband and VOIP service and even THEY can't offer me PC to phone calling. This is crazy. Does anyone know of a way I can make free PC to phone calls or is this now a thing of the past??? |
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03/10/2007 03:13:48 AM · #2 |
| Is there any specific reason why you cant use PC - PC via Skype which remains free ? Virtually the same things as PC - Phone. |
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03/10/2007 03:15:07 AM · #3 |
i second that skype rocks
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03/10/2007 06:04:00 AM · #4 |
maybe the person on the other end doesn't have a pc.
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03/10/2007 06:37:34 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by Axleuk:
Is there any specific reason why you cant use PC - PC via Skype which remains free ? Virtually the same things as PC - Phone. |
Cases where the interviewee isn't set up for it (e.g., interviewee doesn't want to install Skype, doesn't have a headset/microphone, doesn't have broadband...).
~Terry
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03/10/2007 08:12:13 AM · #6 |
I got unlimited SkypeOut minutes for one year at a cost of $15 on a promotion; I think the cost now is $30. At $30 and 2.1 cents per minute, you'd have to use SkypeOut for over 23 hours to hit your breakeven point. You can also buy $10 worth of SkypeOut credit at a time, which is about 8 hours of use. Calls to some countries are even cheaper that 2.1 cents/minute, so I think it's a pretty good deal.
After looking around this morning, I don't see any reputable company that will let you make free PC-phone calls and also be a resident of the US.
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03/10/2007 08:27:24 AM · #7 |
My wife uses Skype to call her partents phone in New Zealand and it works quite well. Only costs about 2 cents a minute.
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03/10/2007 08:34:53 AM · #8 |
Some background on Lee's question. He already has unlimited long-distance on his home (VoIP) phone. He needs to be able to RECORD phone calls for the podcast interviews, but, if possible, would prefer not to pay for phone calls he can already make for free... so what he needs is a way to record phone calls.
~Terry
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03/10/2007 08:37:56 AM · #9 |
Lee, 2 questions.
Do you have amodem in your computer? If so, is it voice capable?
If so, your modem is probably already wired into your sound card, and you may be able to record from it. If that's the case, there should be software that came with the modem to use it as a phone through your computer.
~Terry
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03/10/2007 08:51:36 AM · #10 |
You have a few options out there. The easiest and cheapest would be to look for a small condensor mic. They sell them for the very purpose of recording phone calls. They usually have a small velcro strap or suction cup to hold the mic to the back of a handset. They pick up the entire conversation quite well. before all the electronic magic was present The Law specifically used these little microphones to tape phone conversations. Just plug it into a PC and use sound recorder or an equal or better program to record.
Another option is 3 way calling. You can include a 3rd party with the recording equipment. They can stay out of the conversation/interview and focus on the recording.
Message edited by author 2007-03-10 08:54:02.
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