See Skype.com for those.
Hi There is there such a thing as a broadband lan phone I can plug into my router lan connection without leaving my PC on all the time and just leave my router powered up?
Regards Tony B.
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Hi There is there such a thing as a broadband lan phone I can plug into my router lan connection without leaving my PC on all the time and just leave my router powered up?
Regards Tony B.
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There are broadband phones, VoIP (voice over IP), VPN (virtual private network) and services that allow you to use your standard cordless or corded analog phone w/out tie-in to your PC.
If you can use a standard household phone and want to go one of the least expensive routes try this Vonage starter kit at http://www.amazon.com/Broadband-Phone-Service-Starter-Kit/dp/B001BJCYZ8
The box plugs into your router, then plug your cordless phone into the box and you're in business.
Best of luck!