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Softphone

(Noun)

Definition: A piece of software that allows the user to make telephone calls over the internet.

Examples: “Mark uses a ‘softphone,’ software that runs on his laptop when he travels on business.”

“It can send a softphone telephone call through a 3G or WiFi client back into a corporate network.”

“To make things easier for the staff, we wanted to have a working softphone on their terminals with headsets for hands-free operation.”

“I suppose it’s a moot point to wonder how you call the fire brigade on your softphone if the power’s gone off.”

“A piece of software called a ‘softphone’ uses your computer’s speakers and microphone.”

Published in Dawn, Young World March 18th, 2017