The Hawking HNT1A Net-Talk USB Internet Phone is a one-of-a-kind handset that allows you to make free voice calls from anywhere around the world with a broadband Internet connection! The HNT1A is designed to increase usability and privacy for Internet calls - it eliminates the need of conversing through a microphone and speakers. It allows you to navigate through your Skype Profile, scroll through your contact list and dial out using the handset. Whether you're calling via a laptop from a cafe or making international calls from the airport, the HNT1A Internet Phone gives you the freedom to make discreet calls anywhere you go. Designed to work with Skype (a free downloadable software that allows users to place internet calls for free to anyone in the world), this handset allows you to control the program's most commonly used features all from the unit itself. With advanced features like echo-cancellation and built-in volume controls, your calls remain crystal clear. The Internet Phone is also compatible with today's most popular messaging softwares that support voice call capabilities, including AIM, iChat, Yahoo! Messenger, and Google Talk. Additionally, the phone can also double as a separate microphone and speaker unit for recording audio content and listening to music. With the Hawking Net-Talk Internet Phone, your calls are now clear and free!