Microsoft's Live service will flood VoIP

Yesterday, software giant Microsoft announced details of plans to offer VoIP products and videos through the Windows Live service. Among these are notable click-to-call, a feature dedicated to phone books.

Source: SKype.com

Currently, two video and VoIP phone services from computer to computer are being provided by Microsoft for free via MSN Messenger. In addition, in some pilot markets, the giant also offers one-way VoIP calling, from PC to phone, on Windows Live Messenger.

However, Microsoft plans to expand its entire VoIP service and product package by the end of the year on all three Web services, Windows Live Mail, Windows Live Search, and Windows Live Messenger. This move is part of the Live service strategy that Microsoft has outlined, as if the trump card is in the battle against Google.

Windows Live Mail - still in beta testing for desktop computers - will be equipped with a free email client feature, allowing users to right-click on any contact in the contacts list to proceed immediately. PC-to-PC call or picture phone.

Microsoft also plans to test the advanced VoIP feature in Windows Live Search, allowing users to call directly from the computer, right on the search results. PC-to-PC and PC-to-phone calling services will also be integrated into Windows Live Messenger.

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