Whether you have a standard modem connection or a broadband connection, you can call any person with a working phone, even if he or she doesn't have a computer. The InternetPhoneWizard goes between your telephone and the phone line. Your phone continues to work normally over the regular telephone circuit until you activate the InternetPhoneWizard by pressing the telephone's pound key twice. Assuming your computer is logged into the Internet, you'll then hear a special, low-pitched dial tone, indicating that your Internet connection is ready. Just dial the phone number you want and your call goes through like a normal call.
Sound quality is equivalent to that of the average long-distance connection.
Setting up and using the InternetPhoneWizard is practically a no-brainer, so even the PC neophyte can benefit from its potential cost savings. Only Start my trial subscription with the next issue. ZD Inc. ZDNet Logo is a service mark of ZD Inc.