Computer telephones?

Time to say 'hello' to a computer phone?

A computer phone called Aplio came out several years ago which seemed convenient for long distance calling because a lot of money can be saved. Aplio was an early form of VoIP - Voice over Internet Protocol. Constantly developing and becoming more popular, it is predicted that by the end of 2006 over 5 million Americans will be using VolP. VolP is so attractive because it is cheaper than a regular phone line. Normal phones have data spoilage but VolP does not because it only sends the sound packets when someone is actually talking. It is also beneficial for people who run businesses from their homes because you can take it anywhere so it is like always having your home phone with you. A disadvantage which is a concern is using it for emergencies. The 911 system cannot tell where you are calling from.

This discovery relates back to the invention of the telephone. In 1875 Alexander Graham Bell became the first person to be able to transmit voice. The telephone constantly evolved. The manual switchboard quickly changed to a rotary dial which quickly changed into touch tone dialing. Cordless telephones and cell phones also came about. Communication is constantly becoming easier and faster. Messages that would take weeks on horseback now only take a few seconds.