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What is Softphone?

The voip.com SoftPhone is a special program that lets you use your computer as a virtual telephone. You can make and receive calls right from your PC, including: computer-to-computer, computer-to-wireless, and computer-to-regular telephone calls. You'll also get a phone number, so people can call you up, regardless of whether they're on their computer, a cell phone, or using a traditional phone connected to the PSTN.

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