The Instant Messaging programs are perfect examples of how audio and web based communications are working together to increase communication. All that is needed is a high speed Internet connection, this provides the best audio quality and speed), a microphone, and speakers. With a High Speed Internet connection, you too can experience the power of VoIP. Programs such as Yahoo Messenger have recently been redesigned with the ability to make free voice phone calls using VoIP. Once they have installed the new Yahoo Messenger, you will see a “call” button with a phone icon at the top of your Yahoo Messenger chat box. Well, Dialpad isn’t free any more, but if you do purchase their monthly service, they do provide an option for unlimited long skype international calls distance calling. That is Ad Calls. This service is still comparable to other telephone providers. In fact, you may have already tried this technology without even realizing it. For example, if you have the newly VoIP enabled Yahoo Messenger downloaded to your computer, yet your buddy (who lives across the world) is using the old Yahoo Messenger, you can send them a link to download and upgrade their current version. Dialpad was known for allowing people to connect a microphone and speakers to their computers and then make long distance calls virtually world wide for free.