Here is magicJack for you - a new VoIP service which eliminates the phone charges.  With it you can make cheap phone calls from your computer with the aid of a USB device which connects on one end to the computer and the other end on to the your analog phone. It's quit easy to set it up and it will take just a minute to get started. You will be able to get this done in three simple steps:

1. Plug any phone cord into the magicJack™

 2. Plug magicjack™ into a USB port on your computer.You may use a USB extension cord (such as the one provided) if desired.

 3. Wait 60 seconds for completion screen to appear, then dial your phone and talk for free.

It offers some premium features such as Free Follow Me so you won't ever miss a call plus you can make free local and long distance calls within U.S. and in case you are traveling you can take your magicJack along and call U.S. for free from there.