I think any phone co could use some competition..most areas don't have any choices. Unless you go cellular.. I have a few friends who have dropped their regular phone service and done that. But those of us who don't use cellular and have dial up are kind of stuck.. ----- Original Message ----- From: "cris" <cris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 5:58 AM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: PC 2 phone solution my cable company offers a 'deal' now to replace your regular phone with using cable. I've seen other cable companies also advertise this. I didn't look into it though to see how expensive - or inexpensive it is. I thought it sounded interesting though, as my phone company could use some competition!! Cris ----- Original Message ----- From: David F Wooledge To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2004 11:24 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: PC 2 phone solution I should have mentioned the easest way is simply to use the phone dialer that comes with Windows. It dials out what ever number you want. You do incurr toll charges if they aplly to that number. Then you can talk with the microphone and listen with the speakers. I use the other services to avoid toll charges. Using the phone dialer, sound quality is as good as your speakers and mic. Sorry I didn't mention this before. Dave http://www.geocities.com/wooledge001_/ http://www.mental-health-advocate.us ------------------------------ From: Foxhillers@xxxxxxx Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 12:20:16 EST Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: PC 2 phone solution In a message dated 3/19/2004 12:11:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, glenn@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Hey, I wonder if there is a way to use my computer as a telephone, i.e. using my internet connection to make phonecalls to other phones, not just talk via the other person's computer? glenn To unsub >>>>> Glenn To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk