| When I first decided to buy a Skype headset I really struggled to find any decent online reviews that could help me purchase the right one. Having now tested several headsets I thought I would try to help other people by reviewing them in this article.What is Skype and VOIP?Most people have probably heard of Skype but may not know what it is. Skype is the name of a company (now owned by ebay) which uses a technology called Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) to offer free or low-cost telephone calls using the Internet.All you need is a broadband Internet connection, a Skype headset or telephone and the free software that is provided when you create your Skype account.Different Types of CallsIf you and a friend both of you have Skype phones you can call each other for as long as you like for free (that's called a Skype to Skype call).If you have Skype but your friend doesn't, you can call their landline or mobile phone using Skype, usually at a much lower rate than it would normally cost you if you were calling from your landline or mobile. This type of call is called Skype Out. For this kind of call you buy credit and it works in a similar way to the Pay As... |
