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WHY?
Frequent communications are essential in the diplomatic world. International phone calls are the norm in diplomatic network. The ‘Voice over IP’ (VoIP) services offer interesting opportunities and can allow important savings through low cost calls.


WHAT IT DOES
There are many services that provide VOIP. The most popular voice communication service in the world is Skype. If the person you want to call is using Skype, iyou can contact him and your call will be unlimited and totally free anywhere in the world.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
In order to be able to use Skype you only need a PC (it can be also a laptop), an Internet connection (even WiFi is good), headphones with microphone connected to the computer. You should run the Skype software. The calls made to any other Skype user (from PC to PC) are free.
 
It is also possible to use Skype to make local and international calls to landline and mobile phones and also receive calls from these phones on your PC. These services are not free, but they are much cheaper than traditional landline and mobile international rates. These services are called SkypeOut and SkypeIn respectively.
 
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND IT
Skype can be downloaded at: https://www.skype.com

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