Finding a neat VoIP service or unique VoIP application, which may be of interest our visitors is a discovery we like to share.  Like how to list your phone number in directory assistance yourself, get free 411 service, or even how to make money be selling your expertise.  As Internet phones become more mainstream there will be some unique services and and uses that will be developed with VoIP as the underlying technology that makes it work.  Some may be as simple and useful as a free 411 service or as unique as developing a world community for learning each others language.  Whatever they are, we will find that the future will certainly bring some interesting developments, which can only come about because of the low cost of long distance communication.  As we uncover them we would like to present them to you.

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List yourself in the 411 Directory

This free service provides you a way to publish your telephone number independent of your telephone provider.  Some customer's carriers do not provide their listing data to the base listing data providers.  This then makes these customers unable to to participate in directory assistance.  But, with List Yourself you supply the data, which is verified and validated and then sends that information to the directory assistance databases used by the major carriers. 

Talkshoe Community

Talkshoe is a website where you can join others of like interests, sharing information and ideas.  They call their online chat a Community Call™, which is a group of people led by a host with talkers and listeners participating in a conversation, discussion, talk show.  read more

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A Free 411 Service

By dialing 1-800-free411 (1-800-373-3411) you can get free directory assistance.  You will not have to pay the usage fee that most carriers charge, most between $1.80-$3.49.  You may hear a short relevant offer while they look up your request, if you are interested they will connect you for free, if not you'll just get the information that you requested.  The cost for this service is being paid by companies who want to advertise, not by you.  Check it out here.

 

Learn a New Language...

A Free VoIP Peer to Peer Software

PeerMe.com, a VoIP provider has integrated a system to match up complementary language students.  After downloading and installing the software onto your PC, you get the ability to log in and give your basic information.  For example, what language you speak and what language you are looking to learn.  You can even specify what country and city you would like your peer partner to be in.  You then get presented with a list of matches that are looking for someone like you, and speak the language you want to learn.

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Schedule conference calls...

A free service for up to 50 callers

Rondee provides Web-scheduled conference calls for free with advanced  features like call recording, Outlook integration and in-call controls. are included.  Use web sent invitations and response tracking with the ability to set up recurring conferences.

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Free calls from your PC...

CallingAmerica.com lets anyone with a broadband connection make free calls from their PC to any landline or mobile phone in the US or Canada through an ad-supported business model.  This service can be a great way for travelers who can access a PC to call home or to a friend.

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SoliCall, record your VoIP calls...

Eliminate keyboard noises, phone rings and other unwanted background from your VoIP conversations noises with this software.  With their Screen Incoming Audio feature you can minimize noises from the other end, as well.  Additionally, you can use this software to record your calls to your PC using a MP3 format.  Read more here.