Using a soft phone
If you don't want to invest in a hardware IP phone then you can use a soft IP phone. Soft IP phones can be installed on a laptop or desktop computer and can then be used with a headset connected to the computer. To get started:
- Download a soft phone. We recommend X Lite
- Install it on your computer
- Add a headset
- Put in your Soho66 user details into the soft phone
Then your ready to make and take calls
Advantages
- No cost to have calls delivered to you
- Get access to all our features (call waiting, transfer, conference, music on hold, voicemail notifications etc.)
- Take advantage of our superb outbound call rates with UK landline calls at £0.007 (0.7p) per minute and International calls from 0.6p per minute
- Get access to great phone features such as multiple line appearance
- No investment in hardware
Disadvantages
- You need a broadband or internet connection
- Some basic setup required
- Your computer needs to be switched on to take calls
- Ties your phone to your computer
- Call quality is often inconsistent and unreliable - In fact we'd not recommend using a soft phone for any more than very occasional use