On my mission to register my handle on every new Web 2.0 site, I've been coming across a trend of online telephony gimicks-- a couple of which I really like.
This post is to recommend these services, I'm not going to go into what VoIP or voice over internet protocol means, but if you've heard of Vontage or Skype you already know it's out there. I will just say that if you want a very cheap telephone line, look into Skype.
That aside, you don't need VoIP for these services. The first site is Jangl.com and it allows you to leave a callback number (or callback link) on your website, myspace page, email signature, classified ad or anywhere you want, which isn't you real number. You keep your pivacy and can discontinue the number for each or all callers who contact you through the service at will.
Jott.com I like even more. First you set up a number for you to call Jott. Then you can have it read your address book so that you can "jott" anyone with an email address. The voice regonition is great. I call the service, it replies "Who do you want to jott?" and I say the name of anyone in my address book and it prompts me to speak my message. Next thing you know, the recipent has your spoken message as text in their email. You can also jott yourself reminders.
Both those services are free. Y'know what else is free these days? 411! You don't ever pay for 411 information again, under the condition of listening to advertisements. Two services I've found do this now: 1-800-FREE-411 and 1-800-GOOG-411, a Google service. Both work well, and both have sponsors. Sponsors equal ads.
I may post more on these services in the future because they are always growing. GrandCentral.com caught my eye just yesterday for example. As for now, you're on your own.
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