Making phone calls without incurring traditional phone charges has become increasingly popular, thanks to the rise of free calling apps that utilize Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology.

Let’s start with a little geek speak: VOIP or voice over Internet Protocol is essentially the ability to make phone calls over the Internet. With services like Skype, as long as both parties are on ...

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Editor's note: This article has been updated to include the limitation of inmate calls, a decision made after publication. Alachua County Jail inmates on Sunday began making free phone calls to ...