Windows Live includes VoIP as one of application
It’s a great step to see Microsoft puts VoIP in newly unveiled Windows Live. In the demonstration yesterday, it showed Windows Live Messenger offers the ability to make phone calls over the Internet, from a PC to a traditional phone. But the beta version of Windows Live Messenger are still not open to public yet.
Windows Live Platform Preview –[Photos via niallkennedy]
Update: Source from CNET News.com
On the telephone side, Microsoft showed off the ability to call any traditional phone number from within the new Windows Live messenger client. That service is expected to be in beta testing by December, Microsoft said.
While instant messaging programs have had voice chat for some time, Microsoft’s move would be broader by allowing free calling to traditional phone numbers as well. Vonage, Skype Technologies and others have offered such abilities, but have done so for a fee.
A Microsoft representative clarified later Tuesday that it won’t charge for phone calls during the beta of Windows Live, but declined to comment further on the company’s pricing plans.
Editor Note:Free calls to traditional phone that would be nice !?$
