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Yahoo Messenger with Voice 8

Free voice calls and voicemail, built-in Web searches, and drag-and-drop photo sharing make Yahoo's new instant messenger a fun, powerful IM tool.

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Engin Voice Box

If you're a heavy phone user who can deal with having yet another home phone number, then Engin's voice box could save you serious money.

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Philips VOIP433 Dual Phone

A handy cordless phone that allows for both landline and VoIP calling through Windows Live Messenger.

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Philips VOIP321 Skype Phone

Avid Skype users that aren't quite willing to ditch their landline are sure to appreciate the flexibility that Philips' VOIP321 handset provides.

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Skype 2 (beta)

Though Skype 2 suffers from middling voice quality when calling landline phones, it's still one of the best free VoIP services around, and its new Skype Video feature makes it even better.

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Google calls upon VoIP

VoiceOne offers Internet telephony services for an unnamed Google service, possibly related to Google Talk.

Phishers come calling on VoIP

Cheaply available Voice over Internet Protocol numbers and Net calling are helping crooks launch new data-thieving scams, a security company has warned.

This week in VoIP

Intel wants you to call on the chipmaker when making Internet phone calls.

Skype offer "unlimited" international calling subscriptions

Skype announce new fixed price subscriptions for Skype users calling international landline phone numbers in 34 countries.

Freshtel plans Aussie mobile VoIP

Australian start-up Freshtel today said it expected to launch a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service for mobile phone users locally within weeks, after a successful trial of its dual-mode technology with UK mega-retailer Tesco.

VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia

Making phone calls over the Internet isn't just for the tech savvy anymore. Using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) is easier than ever before, with several services out there that can help drastically reduce your phone bill. Here's everything you need to know about VoIP in Australia.

Renovating? Don't forget to network

Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.

DIY: Wireless network buying guide

Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

Which broadband plan is right for me?

Confused about the variety of broadband plans on offer? Our quick and simple Australian broadband guide tells you what you need to know before you decide where to sign up.

How to build a wireless network

CNET.com.au's step-by-step guide to using a wireless router to share an Internet connection and build a wireless network at home.

The world is your local calling zone

VoIP may save you on interstate calls, but it's also great for keeping in touch when you're overseas. David Braue explains how it has helped him move his virtual office to Singapore at almost no cost.

See and speak: a guide to making video calls

Would you like to see who you're talking to? Making video calls is easier than you think. CNET.com.au steps you through the options.

Skype starter kit: update

Skype, a pioneer that kick-started the mass uptake of VoIP phone calls, has grown into an Internet phenomenon with over 100 million users and still counting. If you haven't jumped on the Skype bandwagon yet, CNET.com.au will show you how.

Is it time to ditch your landline?

Tired of watching your phone bill soar as Telstra uses fixed-line rental increases to jack up its profits? Getting rid of your land line is now easier than ever. CNET.com.au weighs up the options.

Best of CeBIT Australia 2006

CeBIT Australia attracted around 30,000 people last week to its computer expo at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Here are our top picks from what we saw and CNET.com.au's CeBIT 2006 People's Choice Award the best consumer product or service.

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3CX Free VOIP Phone for Windows 6

Use your computer as a phone.

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RCallshop 4.4

Control what phone calls were made using RCallshop compatible software.

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RCallshop 4.4

Control what phone calls were made using RCallshop compatible software.

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Instant Watcher 5.9.2

Get a VoIP call recorder with music sharing and text-to-speech ability.

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Carousel Telephony Adapter

Use professional telephony devices to connect VoIP calls and ordinary telephone lines.

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