Microsoft Windows Vista On Demand

Making a Phone Call with the Internet

Windows Live Messenger allows you to dial regular phones through a voice service provider using the Internet or a modem on your computer. Once the modem connects to the number you are dialing, called the remote party, you can pick up your phone and talk. This feature is useful for people who would otherwise be spending a fortune in long distance calling. It’s also helpful for people who spent a lot of time on their computer. When you use Windows Live Messenger, having your modem’s speakers on is helpful so you can hear what is actually happening with the connection. If your computer is located on a network behind a firewall, you might not be able to make phone calls; check with your network administrator ...