Free video conference software such as ooVoo, Skype or a multitude of other software can provide this service from a computer with the use of a webcam and microphone. Alternately if you would like to use a land line phone or mobile you can do so too. For land line phones, dial the first number, quickly press and release the hang-up button the dial the second number to activate a three-way call. Smart phones usually have this option to add another person from the call screen.
call forwarding
Conference calls can get expensive from company to company; even home use. Skype is available for free and can make calls between eachother more exciting with video chat included.
You can get a follow me service and all of your home calls can be sent to your cell phone if you aren't home.
to take your phone home
Yes, some phone providers are permitting collect calling to their subscribers. Currently these services are allowing collect calls to be billed on their home phone bills.
Pretend to be someone else
It depends - if you're paying for the collect call - it'll be cheaper from the home-phone than the mobile.
In exchange for a payment, a pay phone is used to make phone calls It also for people who don't have a home or cell phone
Not permanently. You can divert calls from your home phone to a mobile - but this is normally just a temporary arrangement. Additionally - you pay for the call once you answer it - not the caller !
You can't. It's controlled by the calling party.
Vonage is a great company that lets you use your home phone and is cheap. MagicJack is also another good option to let you make home phone calls through the internet for cheap prices.
With call forwarding added to your home service you can easily forward all your home phone calls to the cell phone. Call nextel and ask them to port it for you if you want to do away with the home phone. Your home phone number will soon be your new cell phone number. Don't dare cancel your home phone service until the change is completed and working properly.