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 temporary job was 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.