I am not talking about NetMeeting which I have used for several years to communicate with friends who also have a computer. This time, only the caller needs a computer. The recipient uses a regular telephone. There is no additional cost involved. Of course, you need a microphone and speaker on your computer.
Registration is easy.
The cost is covered by advertisers. You may want to try it first with a local friend if you don't have an extra phone line in the house. That way you can make sure that your microphone is working. When I speak with friends in other parts of the country, they comment on the clarity of my audio. Here is your chance to try something new and useful with your computer.