Verizon Web Calling powers Windows live messenger's PC-to-phone calls.

The more than 250 million users of Windows live messenger can make high quality PC-to-phone calls to any landline and mobile phone in the world through Verizon Web Calling. I mentioned in my last post that the company behind microsoft call termination for the windows live messenger is Verizon. This they are doing through their VoIP service named Verizon Web Calling. To be able to make low cost phone calls to any telephone number in more than 220 countries from your windows live messenger you have to sign up for Verizon Web Calling and purchase pre-paid calling credit which are in $5, $10 or $25 blocks. Calls to USA, Canada and a host of western european countries cost less than 2 cents per minute and calls to other destinations are at low VBC rates. At the moment those that sign up for the service will get up to one hour of free calling."Verizon uses the best and most reliable technologies to provide customers with a wide variety of calling options, including wireless, wireline, voice over IP and other high quality voice services, said Eileen Cassidy, vice president – voice and bundle solutions for Verizon. "We’re excited about using the strength, reach and reliability of our global network to create new options for people who want to use their broadband connections to easily and affordably make calls while online. Verizon Web Calling is a great match for our customers using our popular DSL and advanced FiOS high-speed Internet services." More info at http://get.live.com/messenger/overview About Verizon ------------- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), a Dow 30 company, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America’s most reliable wireless network, serving 53 million customers nationwide. Verizon Business operates one of the most expansive wholly-owned global IP networks. Verizon Telecom is deploying the nation’s most advanced fiber-optic network to deliver the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services to customers. Based in New York, Verizon has a diverse workforce of more than 250,000 and generates annual consolidated operating revenues of approximately $90 billion. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.