Let's take a quick look into this new phenom of VoIP. I, personally, have wanted to give it a try (vs. a landline) mostly due to the insane bases costs of having a phone in the home. Plus, I'd like to better (more cost efficiently) be able to connect with my family & friends in Argentina.
I know that my brother & sister-in-law have VoIP for their home phone. My current [temporary] job is also using VoIP to more efficiently connect their offices in two different cites. This lowers their overall costs, saving on the long-distance charges simply between offices!
With people scattered all over the country & beyond. The simplicity of a phone connected through the computer, or even just the built-in mic & speakers, can become amazing tools for maintaining relationships, clear communicating, and closing the gaps between us.