There is so much publicity these days about the Internet-based voice communications (VoIP) instead of traditional telephone services. Most of this revolves around companies such as VONAGE coin, which describes itself as “Broadband Phone Company”. So what about those of us who do not have broadband? Just because you do not have high-speed Internet does not mean that you can save a fortune by using VoIP for your long-distance calls. While a broadband connection is usually lead to more consistent VoIP call quality, comparable results can be achieved through a dial-up connection provided some simple guidelines are followed.

Shop Around

Not all VoIP service provider supports dial-up users. Companies such as VONAGE bill themselves as alternatives to traditional telephone services and is Dial-up community (committed to these “traditional” networks for Internet access). In addition, some service providers only support dial-up beyond a certain speed (eg 56Kbp). Two companies whose applications VoIP softphone works well over low speed connections include Callserve and Go2Call.

Free-up system resources

To invite the highest quality, close programs that are the “background”. For users of Windows, these applications can be found in the Windows taskbar at the bottom right corner of the screen. “Right-click icons and close those programs that are not vital for the security of the system (for example, do not close anti-virus software, firewall applications and the like).

If you have Windows XP with User Switching is enabled, log off all users except the one used in the call. This prevents other users that the identity of current software and / or bandwidth you when you call.

“Freizusetzen” your Internet connection

Given the limited data capacity of dial-up connections, it is important to have so much bandwidth you can VoIP softphone application. To achieve the highest quality, everything will not use the bandwidth, while calls. These include instant messages, e-mails to check, via a web camera, surfing the Internet, download, etc. With Windows, you can take part in two small computers in the bottom right of the taskbar to see whether your connection is used before the telephone number (small computer lights up when data is uploaded to and / or download).

Your system for viruses, spyware, adware and malicious software

Some of these malicious programs can hijack your browser, tie your Internet connection and slow down your system (not to mention seriously invade your privacy). I recommend AdAware free scanning and removing the spyware / adware. After examining your system and cleaned these nasty programs, virus definition files should be updated to reduce the chances of re-infection.

Use a headset with built-in microphone boom

Last but not least, with a headset with boom microphone should eliminate annoying voice echoes often associated with PC telephone calls. The impact is the microphone detect voice from the speakers of the computer and broadcasting, voice message back to the person with whom you speak. Using audio, voice signals limited volume (because the headset is the immediate vicinity of the ears) and therefore the chances of your microphone «re-routing” of voice, is greatly reduced.

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