Use an instant messenger's voice chat to call overseas for free.
Using a computer and an instant message program is one way to call overseas for free. Many instant messengers offer voice chat, enabling you to talk over the computer just as you would over the phone. The voice clarity is often better than phones. Several instant messengers also have video chat capabilities so that you can actually see the person you have called. The person on the other end of the line must have a computer with an Internet connection. You both must use the same instant messaging program, too.
Instructions
1. Ask the person you want to talk to to download the messenger you want to use if they do not have it. If someone does not wish to download a particular messenger because he uses another one, consider downloading the one he is using.
2. Visit the website of an instant messenger that offers free voice chat such as Skype, Yahoo Instant Messenger, AIM, GTalk or Windows Live Messenger. Click on the "Download" button.
3. Follow the download instructions, allowing files to open and agreeing to user terms (after reading them) as prompted. Create a username and password that you will remember.
4. Add the people you want to talk to to your contact list. You can do this by entering their email addresses or usernames under the "Add" or "Contact" buttons. A message will be sent to each person asking them if they want to be added to your contact list. When they accept, you can begin communicating via the messenger.
5. Plug your headset jacks into the appropriate places: microphone jack in the microphone hole and speaker jack in the speaker hole. Match the pictures on the ends of the jacks with the pictures of a headset and microphone on your computer.
6. Call someone you want to talk to from your contact list when you are both online and using the messenger by calling his computer or inviting him to voice chat.
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