What is it?

Voice over internet protocol (VoIP), digital voice, or internet calling: they’re all referring to the same thing. VoIP calls are like regular phone calls, only your voice is carried over the internet instead of phone cables or mobile networks. With a broadband subscription, VoIP service, and VoIP-enabled phone, you can make calls—even long-distance ones—at cheap prices or even for free.

Why would I use it?

You may already use your PC to call distant friends using Skype or similar internet calling software, or have a permanent “broadband phone” at home. But if your Nokia mobile phone can make VoIP calls, you don’t need to be sitting in front of your computer to make an internet voice call, and you don’t need any special headset to talk. The greatest advantage of having a mobile phone with VoIP is that you can make all your calls, whether cellular or over the internet, with just one device.

Find out what you can do with VoIP on your Nokia.