you put the phone jack(RJ-45) right into the modem, not need for your computer to be on!!
and there is skype which is not a true VoIP provider but more a SIP service....you have to leave your computer on, unless you get skype wifi with a skype wifi phone you don't even need a computer....
there are many choices now, it all depends on what you need or want.....
VoIP provider payed or free(like ThePudding.com)
SIP service...most of the time free, ( PC to PC) or very cheap
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the cheapest is MagicJack.com.... you get free E911 setup
the computer has to be always on...!
http://www.magicjack.com/site/index.html
the best is Packet8.net
http://www.packet8.net/
you put the phone jack(RJ-45) right into the modem, not need for your computer to be on!!
and there is skype which is not a true VoIP provider but more a SIP service....you have to leave your computer on, unless you get skype wifi with a skype wifi phone you don't even need a computer....
there are many choices now, it all depends on what you need or want.....
VoIP provider payed or free(like ThePudding.com)
SIP service...most of the time free, ( PC to PC) or very cheap
wifi-max skype phone/adoptor