Using a headset and your computer, use Google Voice to make land-line calls.
Google Voice is a web-based application that provides communication services including voicemail, call forwarding, text messaging and voicemail transcription. Google Voice has introduced calling out features that are free between U.S. numbers as of 2011. Place calls from the Google Talk chat feature while using the Gmail web email service. The telephone calling feature is integrated with online voice and video chat so you can easily choose the most convenient method of communication.
Instructions
Install Google Voice and Video Chat Browser Plug-in
1. Sign into your Gmail account, and look for the "Call Phone" item in your contacts list. Usually, if you don't have the required software "plug-in" you will see a request to download and install it. In Internet Explorer, look for a request to download and install an "ActiveX Control" just above the web page. Also download the plug-in directly from the Google website.
2. Close the browser and run the install program just downloaded. It is usually located in your "Downloads" folder.
3. Start your browser.
Make a Call
4. Sign into your Gmail account on the Gmail web page.
5. Choose "Call Phone" from the chat selection list on the left side of the Gmail screen. A dial pad appears on your screen, usually on the right side.
6. Type the name of your Google Voice contact to call, or use the dial pad to enter the area code and telephone number. Click the "Call" button at the bottom of the dial pad to start the call.
7. End the call by clicking on the red "End" button on the dial pad.
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