USB Phones

With companies like Skype offering free internet calls from computer to computer or cheap phone calls from your computer to any regular phone around the world, it's important to find a good way to talk on your computer. One of the most popular options is to get a USB phone, because it's just like your regular phone line. It will ring the same way when you have a call and you can dial the same way to make a call. Everything feels the same, but you are saving tons of money.

Desktop & Cordless USB Phones

Many companies have developed USB phones that look exactly like you kitchen or office phone. They have a nice receiver and large buttons on the base. There are also cordelss options for those people used to walking around their house when they talk. The base of the cordless phone plugs into your computer and the handset looks like any other cordless handset. The two best options for corldless USB phones is the DualPhone and the Linksys CT200. The DualPhone allows you to call with your regular phone line or with your Skype connection.

Handheld/Traveling USB Phones

Some companies have developed handheld USB phones. They are much smaller than the desktop options and basically look like mobile phones. You can use them at home, but they are also small enough that you can take them when you travel. That means you can make the same cheap internet calls from your hotel, a friends house or even an internet cafe. The phones look like cell phones, so they are fairly descrete.

New USB phones are coming out all the time, since the broadband phone market is growing very rapidly. So it's worth hunting around for the best deal and the best design. You should also consider looking at the headsets (if you are going to be on the phone a lot or need to be hands-free) or USB phone adapters (if you like your existing phone and want to use it as your broadband phone).