Is there a free or near-free VOIP service for my computer?
I am looking to get rid of my landline and replace it with a VOIP service. I want to hook up a phone to my computer and be able to receive and make calls. Would it also be possible to keep my current number from my landline that I have with Verizon?
Skype
Ooma is free service, but the modem is $250. It connects to your internet connection, but you can use your normal phones. Porting your current number, if you use the free service, is $39. If you use the $99/year full package, the port is free. http://www.ooma.com/
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There are a number of services that are free or close to. For a list of voip providers and their costs please visit http://www.voiprater.com. Most of the services have some form of monthly fee including Skype. You can currently get a Skype account with unlimited calling from your computer for $2.95 per month which is pretty close to free.
A few other services of interest are Google Voice which allows you to send incoming calls to any phone you would like. A nice thing to do with that is give out your Google Voice number (free number you can choose when you sign up) and then make it one of your favorite calling numbers so all incoming calls are now free minutes on your cell phone.