Cordless VoIP now on Skype

Computer free VOIP is now available.

Netgear, a world wide provider of networking products based out of California, has released its Skype WiFi Phone SPH101. The new phone frees users from having a direct connection to their computer by using WiFi technology.

The handset is just a basic unit, but since it is used more like a cordless phone than a cell phone, consumers aren’t likely to miss having special features such as Bluetooth, camera, games, or alarm clock.

Getting started with the handset is easy. You turn it on and the computer finds your WiFi network. From there you simply click “connect” and enter the router’s encryption key.

Skype is a proprietary peer to peer internet telephony network. The Netgear phone makes use of the Skype technology to allow users to make free Skype to Skype calls without being directly connected to their computers. It also currently allows free Skype to US phone numbers. Overseas and out of the US calls require a special account, but only run about 2 cents per minute.

The Netgear Skype WiFi Phone SPH101 has the same shape as the lower end or the free cell phones now on the market. It offers better sound quality than most computers, but connections with landlines has seen some glitches. This phone will set you back about $469.00, but does give the user the freedom of connecting anywhere WiFi is available.