Dialing a phone number from your computer is a convenient way to communicate with people without having to use your phone. By using a computer, you can also avoid expensive long-distance charges. You can also use your computer to make phone calls to people in other countries.

To dial a phone number from your computer, you will need to use a telephone service called Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP. VoIP allows you to make phone calls using your computer and a broadband internet connection. There are a number of different VoIP services available, including Skype, Google Voice, and Vonage.…