October 22nd, 2008 by Robin Green

Unlike subscription/hardware-based services, software-based VoIP services are popular and available to people in all countries, making them a good system for LMS users overseas. Software-based services are free when LMS users call from computer to computer, anywhere in the world. All you need is to download and install the software, register for a free account, and talk using your earphones and microphone. 

Some pros are its user-friendliness, video tools, free international calls, and accessibility. Cons include the necessity of a computer, charges for calling to and from regular phones, some quality concerns, and less security (spam, etc) than hardware-based VoIP services. Video conferencing makes this a great way for your organization’s LMS users to get to know each other. Software-based VoIP services have become a popular social networking tool.