WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (voa) – Back in the Web’s early days some enterprising techies jury-rigged personal computers so they could be used to place free phone calls around the world. Beyond the ...

That era would be built on a vast migration of phone service from traditional networks to the Internet, where the calls become just another way to use Internet connections that consumers are paying ...

New regulations making it easier for law enforcement to tap Internet phone calls will also make computer systems more vulnerable to hackers, say digital privacy and civil liberties groups. While the ...

(National) April 27, 2004 - Every afternoon at 4:30, Isabelle Weinberg uses her computer's Internet connection to call her daughter, Sandy, in Holland. No matter how long they talk, their call doesn't ...

When it comes to Internet phone calls, not all services have the same strengths. Those looking to ditch their landline completely should get a full-featured package such as Vonage or SunRocket. If you ...

Making phone calls without incurring traditional phone charges has become increasingly popular, thanks to the rise of free calling apps that utilize Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology.

Plans to compress internet (VoIP) phone calls so they use less bandwidth could make them vulnerable to eavesdropping. Most networks are currently safe, but many service providers are due to implement ...