Telephone/computer software?

[Mark M]

Can someone point me in the right direction please, I need a landline number for my business Im in the process of setting up but was wondering if there is anything out there that I can use PC based so Im not restricted by location?

I do a lot of work out and about and dont have any premises at the moment but if I could use something simliar to sykpe perhaps? to plug in a usb phone no matter where I am then it could be really usefull for me.

I would also need a built in answer phone if thats possible?

Also thinking longer term, is there something that could grow to say 2-5 or maybe more staff who can transfer calls between them or even ring each other?

Ive had a look on the skype website but it doesnt seem to have any info on getting your own number or anything.

 

[Mark M]

I use www.internetcalls.com I find its mostly reliable. I pay 10Euros for 4 months with 5 hours a week free calls to most developed countries. Mobiles and 0845 0870 are chargeable. At the end of 4 months I just use up the 10Euros or whatever is left over and then pay again. I also have a normal Leicester number. I use this on a netbook traveling about ie Sydney in McDonalds or a McDonalds in Bournemouth and of course my number rings wifi or cable connection. I also use it at home - though one must only be logged in once not at several locations. Best check out the site. Oh! there is absolutely no customer service

Sounds great, think I'll give it a try!

What phone do you use? Ive had a look and there seems to be plenty of cheap USB ones kicking about but most seem to be marketed towards skype but assume they would work fine with any software as its only a mic and a speaker really?