VoIP Conference SoftwareSkype, the world's most popular next-generation peer-to-peer software for making VoIP calls, has been downloaded over 70 million times (as of February, 2005). To make a conference call with the (free) Skype software, you need a PC microphone and speakers, or a PC headset. You also need a broadband connection, as Skype calls are information-heavy, requiring a lot of bandwidth. With Skype, you can make conference calls with up to four other people, and you can all talk to each other at the same time. Skype has recently added a Chat feature into the basic software, allowing you to type in addition to talking. For conference calls, you can invite up to 48 people to join in and make it a group chat. VoIP Conference Software - VonageWith 3-Way Calling, you can connect with two other parties at the same time. The three of you can talk at once. As is the case with Skype, the conference calls can be international. For billing purposes, Vonage treats a 3-Way Call as two separate calls that happen at the same time, according to the information given by the company. Setting up a 3-Way Call is pretty simple with Vonage: First you dial your first party as you normally would. Once connected, you press the Flash Button or Switch Hook on your phone and dial the second party. After the second party is connected, press the Flash Button or Switch Hook again, and you're all connected.
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