How to Use a Regular Phone With Skype

Use a regular phone to talk on Skype.

Skype is VoIP (Voice Over IP) software that enables users to make and receive voice and video calls over the Internet. The service can call other users with Skype for free as well as real phone numbers at reduced long distance rates. In general to talk on Skype, users must use their computer microphones to communicate, however there are three major options for users who wish to talk on Skype with a regular telephone handset.

Instructions

1. Buy a USB Skype Phone Adapter. Plug the adapter into your PC with a USB cable. Plug your phone into the "TEL" port on the back of the Skype Adapter and plug the phone jack from your wall to the "LINE" port. Pick up your phone and dial * to place a Skype call.

2. Buy the Belkin Desktop Internet Phone from the Skype website. Plug the enclosed Ethernet cable to your modem or router directly and log in into your Skype account on the phone's display screen. Once logged in you can place phone calls like a regular phone without the need of a computer.

3. Buy the Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype. This operates the most like a cell phone out of all the options. Power on the phone, log in to your Skype account on the phone itself in any area where you can access WiFi and place a call. Your Skype contacts automatically load up when you sign in on your phone.

References

• von-phone: USB Skype Phone Adapters
• Skype: Belkin Desktop Internet Phone
• Belkin: WiFi Phone for Skype