How do I use the modem to dial a tele/mobilephone? 1

[PowerfulStar]

I would like to use the modem/internet to dial a telephone/mobilephone number; besides a mic/headphone set, what software do I need?

Thanks for any information.

Regards,


PowerfulStar

 

[alfonsg]

if you running windows, there's a program in windows system named phone dialer.
it can be install through control panel - add remove software - windows setup - communications

 

[PowerfulStar]

Thank for the information, but...another question: how do I use that to make a long-distance call through the internet so I only pay a small fee, instead of the usual toll call?

I got the message (something like) "the line or address is in use by another program or device..." when the modem is connected to the internet.

Regards,


PowerfulStar

 

[allankirk]

Well think of it this way, if you are connected to the internet and you also have a proper phone on the same line, what happens when you pick up that phone, you'll here a load of screaches and noises from you computer. You modem is getting used for the internet, you can't use it to dial a house or mobile as well at the same time, you need extra software, I know if your american then you can do this with a hotmail account and using its messaging service. May be try searching yahoo for software that can do this for you.!

 

[chpicker]

There are actually a number of free online services that you can use to make phone calls to anywhere in the US for free. The only one I can think of offhand is dialpad.com, which I believe uses your web browser so there is no need to download additional software.

 

[PowerfulStar]

Thanks for the information.

Regards,


PowerfulStar

 

[mcvpjd3]

Another good one is the US version of Yahoo Messenger, lets you make calls to any US number via the Internet and it's.....FREE!!!

 

[PowerfulStar]

Thanks mcvpjd3, I'll give that a try!

Best regards,


PowerfulStar