Teamspeak the VoIP server for gamers

October 5, 2005

Teamspeak is one of the best kept secrets in VoIP, hidden in the dark bowels of the online gaming community. Teamspeak offers a scalable VoIP application which enables many users to simultaneously speak to one another. It was designed with the online gaming community in mind. In fact, I am told that Teamspeak has over 1 million online users (compared with Skype's 3 million). Considering that online gamers often spend hours per day playing online games, Teamspeak may actually have more users online on a daily basis than Skype.



Teamspeak consists of both client and server software and best of all Teamspeak is free of charge to non-commercial users. The Teamspeak server acts as a host to multiple client connections, capable of handling thousands of simultaneous users. Essentially, this solution creates a "teleconferencing" system that enables not only gamers to talk with one another over IP, but it also enables business professionals to hold VoIP teleconferences. Of course, if used for a business application, you do have to pay a one-time licensing fee, but I'm sure it would work out to be less than most teleconferencing solutions which charge a per-minute rate.



It features Windows/Linux cross-platform design for both the client and server, a built-in web based administration panel for the server, and a highly scalable user permissions system.

Other features include:

According to Teamspeak, "An added feature to Authorized Teamspeak Host Providers (ATHPs) that wish to rent servers to their customers includes the ability to spawn multiple instances of the server from a single server session, thus easily facilitating server-farming".

So you have your choice of "renting" a hosted Teamspeak server for your teleconferencing needs or you can download it and install it yourself to a Windows or Linux server. I think owning my own little "teleconferencing" system for all my buddies to join is pretty cool. Of course, my own "little private VoIP community" might draw the ire of the FBI who will demand I enable wiretapping on the private VoIP conferencing system due to CALEA regulations.



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  1. kabab :
    October 9, 2005 11:15 AM

    can i have a chanel for my and my friends for a game play ?


  1. REVO-321 :
    February 5, 2006 10:20 PM

    cool


  1. arkthos :
    March 29, 2006 6:07 PM

    I want to get a free TS server for me and my gaming buddies. We're using one right now, but its costing us a bit each month. We're currently capped at 15 users but I'm looking for one in the 36-40 range. Prefereably still free if at all possible. I've also heard that there are some that can tie directly into your forum, so people on the forum can see who is on the TS.

    Please contact me and let me know who to talk to, or where to go to get a free client that could support my requirements (including the forum part)

    Here's my system:
    Dell Dimension E510
    windows xp pro
    1 Gig ram
    80 gig HD
    800 FSB

    Thanks much,
    Arkthos, Red Warrior of The Apocalypse


  1. cheeseytoe :
    May 2, 2006 11:44 AM

    hi this server is the best


  1. Matthias :
    May 15, 2006 3:05 PM

    sers meine leutz
    möchte euch grüßen schaut rein............


  1. Mikael :
    May 22, 2006 4:08 AM

    want a SERVER to my clan


  1. Sword :
    May 28, 2006 6:28 AM

    Hi we (SSF clan)are looking for a free teamspeak 2 server. We play alot of battlefield 2 and its very usefull to have a teamspeak server if you have alot of members.

    Could any one tell me where to get free room or my own free teamspeak 2 server?

    visit http://www.freebb.nl/index.php?mforum=ssfclan


  1. elite-warez :
    June 1, 2006 6:18 AM

    hi sword contact me covatous1@hotmail.com


  1. VoIP Gateway :
    June 1, 2006 9:50 AM

    how to get channel to play the games??


  1. Defiance :
    June 6, 2006 10:40 AM

    How do i get my own sever started. I e-mail teamspeak and told them that i was going to use it for my non-profit guild.
    So do i have to wait for them to email me back?


  1. JoTo :
    July 11, 2006 11:34 AM

    so some1 can tell me how i can make a chanel in TS or give me some free ?


  1. jamie long :
    July 14, 2006 11:51 AM

    hello, i am looking for a teamspeak server for my Virtual airline.


  1. jamie long :
    July 14, 2006 11:52 AM

    hello, i am looking for a teamspeak server for my Virtual airline.


  1. AOD :
    August 5, 2006 5:40 AM

    I can provide anyone with a free teamspeak server. contact me on MSN chrisfft@msn.com
    http://24.servebeer.com/npolicense.jpg


  1. Jetflyer :
    August 10, 2006 6:55 PM

    HEY jamie Long i think i met u on flight simulator! i would like to be on your server! email me at jettyflier@aim.com ! thx!


  1. Jorgansmorgy :
    August 25, 2006 8:22 AM

    Hi, im just looking to see if theres any way in getting a FREE Team Speak 2 sever. I know you have to pay money for a sever each month, but since that im 12 and can't pay for this, im wondering if anyone could give me a way to obtain a FREE sever for TS2.

    Thanks in advance!


  1. Sersch :
    September 12, 2006 1:37 PM

    Hi plese can i and my clan have a channel in the serfver because we play Guild Wars Online and we cant talk because we have not a ts server please............


  1. Beard :
    September 22, 2006 5:01 AM

    for all of those who want to run ts servers for gaming clans. you can do it for free if you host it from your own house. email me if you need help


  1. EatMyShorts :
    September 23, 2006 11:40 PM

    hi, i run a outfit on planetside, and i am looking for a Free TS server for me and my outfit,so we can talk to one another, can any one help us plz, thanks


  1. lord yoda :
    September 25, 2006 1:02 PM

    hi my clan le are looking for a ts server but we have just enough money for a server, just wondering if we could please have one


  1. EatMyShorts :
    September 27, 2006 1:41 AM

    me and my outfit need a free ts server so it can help use in the game we play, we only have the money to cover the running of the game


  1. sgt red grave :
    October 15, 2006 5:17 PM

    i need a free ts server for me and my buddys
    and my onlines gameing friends can eneone give me one pleassad if u can the whold be great thenx usmile:):):)


  1. TheDoom :
    October 16, 2006 6:08 PM

    Sgt Red Grave, send me an email, I might be able to help you with one.
    ziests-atsign-gmail.com replace "-atsign-" with @


  1. bao :
    November 27, 2006 8:10 AM

    TeamSpeak works fine even on Linux, it's perfectbig grin
    I use it a lot


  1. admin :
    November 29, 2006 2:27 PM

    am hosting a servers for free go to www.team-air.tk and make one


  1. Toxic :
    November 29, 2006 4:21 PM

    I need a ts server for a clan im in on css plz


  1. Robert :
    December 5, 2006 2:48 PM

    Hi all i'm a guild leader in world of warcraft and my guild needs a team speak, we are non-profit wi just love to play the game. I always used others ts but our guild needs our own if you can help i would be greatful, sorry i'm a noob at this type of thing.


  1. Ryan :
    December 24, 2006 2:50 AM

    Yes im aware of the TeamSpeak Provided server but i dont know how the heck to allow ppl to get into it; no matter which ip anything i use they cant get in! argh

    Plz email me
    Ryan


  1. MuSiCaSaW3ApOn7 :
    December 24, 2006 10:08 AM

    Hey there.I was wondering if anyone can help me,I need a free teamspeak hosting for me and my squad,I need about 30-50 men slots? I'll be very greatfull for a reply asap thankx


  1. James :
    December 27, 2006 2:24 PM

    Hello i was wondering if anyone can give me a server for about 20-50 slots its for my clan please email me


  1. Adam :
    January 6, 2007 7:12 PM

    Hello I am the Guild leader of a Horde Guild on Lothar in the game World of Warcraft. We use to use another Guilds TS2 server since we cant afford to have one of are own but to avoide some recent conflict we decided to go ahead and try looking for a free one. We would only need a 25-50 slot server to host small events. If anyone can help or knows how I should go about getting one please email Me.


  1. Ventrilo Server :
    January 9, 2007 10:00 PM

    We use Ventrilo, which we prefer to Teamspeak. Teamspeak does tend to be cheaper, but the quality is lacking when compared to Ventrilo.


  1. Zach :
    January 13, 2007 8:06 AM

    Hi,

    I"m looking for a free game server for virtual pilots and virtual air traffic controllers controllers playing on Flight Simulator 2004. We are a big clan and I am not capible to run my own server 24/7. As i just said i need a 24/7 server. If someone could please please help me!!!


    Contact me at: flightsimatc@hotmail.com


    Yours Sicerely ,
    Zach Flight Simulation ATC CEO


  1. Warhead :
    January 15, 2007 4:54 PM

    i need a free teamspeak server for my callofduty2 clan usage of clan matches idling and other such uses... thanx and please respond asap our clan is in need of a ts server.. ty


  1. Lagy :
    January 18, 2007 6:16 PM

    Hey plz can somone give me a free ts plz i need bad for my caln or some info about geting a ts server!Thank you very much!


  1. WarDog :
    January 20, 2007 5:59 PM

    Hello can i have a free teamspeak for my clan please add my x-fire: wardog12 or MSN: wardog12@hotmail.co.uk thanks


  1. rashid :
    January 26, 2007 8:29 AM

    hi i need a room for my clan plz help me if you have for free


  1. Hortos Asalon :
    February 1, 2007 11:26 AM

    Setting up a TS server is simplistic at is worst, you run the server application on whicherver system will host it I suggest that you do not use a system someone else is using for any reason since you don't want your whole clan communications to drop off. I currently have TS server installed on my home file server a AMD K6-2 400MHZ with 1 gig of ram running Windows XP Pro. I have a 10Mb down 1 Mb up cable modem and with this I can host roughly 40 people or so using Speex 19k codec before I notice any kind of issue. All you have to do is use any PC running higher than 333mhz and setup port forwarding and you have a TS server.


  1. Jem-Jem :
    February 15, 2007 10:22 PM

    hey can i getta Free Teamspeak Server for my clan ??


  1. Marcin :
    February 27, 2007 6:24 PM

    Hi acctualy i'm looking for team speak channel for me and my friends because it's good way to synchronizate our game


  1. Jordan :
    February 28, 2007 9:32 PM

    PLZ I Need a ts server for my AA Clan and i need it for my CSS Mod Team


  1. SWA_212 CEO :
    March 4, 2007 12:52 AM

    Hey if anyone needs a teamspeak server for anything come to mine i own my own virtual airline for flight sim.come to the ip 75.126.64.40:9045 it is always up an running


  1. TigerWoods :
    March 8, 2007 4:11 PM

    Would like a free teamspeak server, doesnt matter of the size but want to hold atleast 10 people online at a timesmile

    e-mail me Joe.Kelly365@hotmail.co.uk


  1. Ventrilo Hosting[TypeKey Profile Page] :
    March 9, 2007 1:56 AM

    I would have to argue that ventrilo is much better in terms of sound quality.

    Also the exploits in TeamSpeak make it very hard for novice users to be secure. For example: if you are logged in as server admin and right click on a user and press the E key. it will grant them server admin rights and remove your own! 80% of users get fooled by this trick!

    After the user gets SA access, he usually exploits the QUERY port and creates unlimited amounts of channels and renames the server. Eventually rendering the server useless.

    With ventrilo you dont have this kind of issue.

    thats my 2cents!


  1. Angel :
    March 10, 2007 9:23 AM

    Hi, i need a team speak server for my clan...
    pls send me a mail for: zebomb_86@hotmail.com
    thz


  1. Jasu :
    March 18, 2007 1:16 PM

    I need 20 people free teamspeak server.

    my email: janne.aalto@netti.fi


  1. Dodlig :
    March 20, 2007 2:08 PM

    I need to borrow a TS server for 10 people for a couple of weeks (or longer). So if I can get one then I'll be very happy.


  1. Spooninear :
    March 21, 2007 10:12 AM

    Hallo...
    Spooninear here. i need a Team Speak Server
    to my Clan "Baby Cakes".. we are 26 member in the Clan so it will be so cool if we
    can get a "26 Slot TS"

    Send a E-Mail: Andreas_olesen@hotmail.com
    Thx.. (Nice Sides you got)


  1. Bodom :
    March 30, 2007 10:41 AM

    Hey! Me and my friends need 30 people free TeamSpeak 2 server.
    Please contac to my email: janne.aalto@netti.fi


  1. thunderhorse :
    April 17, 2007 1:20 AM

    hi i need a 40 to 50 free teamspeak as the one i had keepp giong down and my clans used teamspeak to talk to eash other while we play our gam if anyone can help me email me on thunderhorse24@hotmail.co.uk


  1. ThunderStruck :
    April 17, 2007 5:32 PM

    Hello. Im looking for a 30-40 (In-between if possible) slot(s) teamspeak server, the last one i had couldnt stay up for one day straight. My email is champion860[at]sbcglobal.net

    If it cant be done thats cool, do what ya can. We play BF2 & 2142 plus a little game called Mu Online(MMORPG)

    Thanks for your time & help,
    ThunderStruck


  1. Stealth :
    April 19, 2007 9:48 AM

    I want to use a voice changer software with Teamspeak, but I'm not sure if it works ok and it's worth spending my money on it. It's called [url=http://www.scramby.com]Scramby[/url]. Please advise.


  1. ashley :
    April 22, 2007 8:08 AM

    yes i have a Teamspeak server so come on & and talksmile you all get a free channel on it the ip is 76.64.58.244:7029 or add me on msn badboyashley2006@hotmail.co.uk


  1. Teamspeak :
    May 24, 2007 3:44 AM

    Teamspeak is the leading application for gaming-related voice chat.


  1. DannyP :
    May 31, 2007 8:26 AM

    I need help with hosting my own TS2 Server, I'd downloaded and installed the server program thing but I can't really get it to let anyone other than myself join the server. If anyone is able to help me get a server up and running, I'd like to be the host of this server, then your help is greatly appreciated.

    Email is DanPhetmisy-at-hotmail.com

    Danny P.


  1. cymon :
    June 28, 2007 1:56 PM

    I was wondering if any one has any free team speak 2 servers for free out there i need it to hold about 20 poeple email me at nomyc_roc@hotmail.com if any one knows how to

    Thanks!


  1. Click :
    July 3, 2007 7:23 AM

    HI allsmile

    I am looking for a teamspeak server for FREE for my guild of world of warcraft we need about 50 slots mby pliz someone say somethingsad


  1. michael :
    July 16, 2007 12:31 PM

    cani get a sever fo me and all my friends to play World of waqr craft


  1. justin :
    July 16, 2007 12:36 PM

    i need a free sever for my friend and i for game play. oh by the way you are the best


  1. Bill :
    July 16, 2007 2:07 PM

    Hi i would like a free teamspeak server for LFS(live for speed) Please can it have 50 slots

    Thank


  1. defend[TypeKey Profile Page] :
    July 19, 2007 11:20 AM

    Hi !

    I have been running a TS server for over 7 years it's up 24/7. The reasson for me posting here is that i have more slots then i use and im willing to share. i have about 60 slots left and can host 1 or 2 clans, so if you are looking for a free Teasmspeak server send me a mail defendmag@gmail.com and il set it up for you.


  1. Nightbr33d :
    July 25, 2007 11:47 AM

    yo, http://www.teamspeak4free.com guys u can go there, if it doesnt work type it in google, but i got a server from there and it crashed the next day lol... but yer... check it out


  1. Klaasen :
    July 31, 2007 5:11 AM

    Correct me if i'm wrong bur why don't you just download the server client from teamspeak.org or something, it's free.


  1. CY005 :
    August 3, 2007 11:50 AM

    if anyone interests about a free public server for a virtual airline just enter on teamspeak (ip = AN247.hopto.org) and ask for help to an admin, thnxs


  1. james :
    August 8, 2007 10:59 AM

    i need a free teamspeak for my clan who plays bf2 pleazzz can i have a free teamspeak host


  1. james232 :
    August 8, 2007 11:07 AM

    i need a (20 slot) teamspeak for my clan who play bf2 need a (20slot) one the reson are
    1 need for clan meating
    2 need for clan wars
    3 need for clan bf2
    4 + need a back up one(20 slot)

    THAT IT


  1. server hosting :
    August 23, 2007 2:56 AM

    I have 3 server with 50 slots, the server is free, but i don't teach how to use it, I give you the information where you need to go to administrate it, i give the web site and the ip of the server. If you want a server email me teamhosting@gmail.com with the admin login and the pass you want and i set it for you.


  1. anzalfn :
    September 21, 2007 10:21 AM

    My clan needs one of yours server 50 slot pls.
    /msg anzalfn in Qnet to find out more pls.
    PLEASE give you mIRC nicks to do this thing much more easyer


  1. Justin :
    September 22, 2007 9:34 AM

    HELLO ALL, I CURRENTLY HAVE A TS2 SERVER THAT I HOST. IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN USING IT FOR FREE, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT justinmason91@yahoo.com
    THE SERVER IS DOWN FOR LESS THAN 2 MINUTES A WEEK!
    YOU GET FULL SA ACCESS!


  1. alin90 :
    September 25, 2007 10:01 AM

    i need a (30 slot) teamspeak for my clan who play WarRock need a (#)slot) one the reson are:
    we need to comunicate
    clan meeting
    clan wars
    we badly need one server
    Thanks


  1. death01 :
    September 27, 2007 5:52 PM

    i have a unlimited player teamspeak, ill give anyone there own channel, email me instantdeath01@hotmail.com


  1. fina :
    October 27, 2007 6:58 AM

    hey i love using teamspeak and i will like a sever to use for me and my friends who play conqueronline u can reach me at finausa26@hotmail.com tysmile


  1. Sora :
    November 1, 2007 2:11 AM

    Hey, i need a free Teamspeak Server for my mates community, we play Css and gmod.

    so please contact me at jackyboy959@optusnet.com.au

    the site is www.xblade.org


  1. eidahn :
    November 4, 2007 4:41 AM

    if you want to get teamspeak click www.goteamspeak.com or search. then click download. there will be 4 types of downloads. clck the first one. walla, ur done!


  1. Pizza :
    November 25, 2007 6:26 PM

    hey we run free ts servers for posting on our forums. completely legit check it out. at www.pcprobs.org greatly appreciate all the publicity we can get thanks.


  1. Sgtmedic :
    December 4, 2007 9:36 PM

    Hi my name is Tyler game name vistaboy104 anyway I wanted to offer 4 free TeamSpeak server(s) for Battlefield 2 Clans ONLY due to we support BF2 ONLY and not any other game so please your clan must be a BF2 clan or we will dismiss the request for other TS Servers please e-mail Nate Baxter CEO at natebaxter@gmail.com (Please give him time to respond) first come first serve so give me a e-mail at sgtmedic@gmail.com with this following information

    1. Clan Name - This is also the Server name
    2. How many slots do u want (200) Max
    3. Leader(s) Contact info (AIM MSN XFIRE ETC)
    4. Website? if one
    5. Private or Public Server
    6. login name and password (you and whoever you want to give SA will I WILL NOT give anyone else SA who doesn't need it.
    7. How often will you be active
    8. You Play BF2 Right??!?!?!?!??!
    9. Did you read this at all?


  1. Frodo :
    December 8, 2007 9:24 AM

    PLEASE CREATE TS SERVER 25 SLOTS NAME SERVER : KLAN LIFE RIDERS ... MY BACK TS IS DELETE BY THIEFS PLEASEE
    E-MAIL : bomba5551@wp.pl


  1. mini :
    December 14, 2007 1:58 AM

    hi i was wondering if u could crete a TS ferver for me and my clan. we play warrock.
    server name would be l0rdz 0f w4r. tyvm
    xfire is minigunpwn


  1. Danny King :
    December 27, 2007 5:54 AM

    i want a free teamspeak searver for my family and friends


  1. EmanuelRC :
    January 2, 2008 2:26 PM

    Hi, i was the Admin of one of the Screamspeak free servers, but for no apparent reason their servers got banned today and i would like to have one free teamspeak server for me and my CounterStrike Source team.


  1. EatMyShorts :
    January 2, 2008 10:38 PM

    i have a TS server up and runing, if any one wonts a channle in it let me know,


  1. i am a jew :
    January 8, 2008 11:43 AM

    try this site it might help some of u guys on how to run a sever on windows or 2000. i never tryed it my self so good luck.


    http://mit.edu/zacheiss/www/Manual/howtoruntheteamspeakserverasaserviceunderwinxpand20001.htm


  1. Halo :
    February 9, 2008 3:15 PM

    Need a TS2 sever for playing halo if any body gots ideas for free teamspeak e-mail me at tender24@fsvavy.com


  1. Andre Alsaker :
    February 26, 2008 12:06 PM

    Hi. I can provide Teamspeak servers 100% Free.
    I'm starting up a webhosting/webservice firm next year(2009), and now i want to learn and try how to run it.

    go to www.aalsaker.com to read more.

    Kindly regards

    Retry


  1. Daniel Kelly :
    March 17, 2008 9:42 PM

    Hey there,

    I cant provide teamspeak servers for free, since it does cost real money to run these. If you get a free server from somewhere, chances are it is ran on a home machine, or it is illegally run.

    Let me introduce The Nerd Network, one of the fastest growing Voice Service providers for the online gaming community. We are an authorized TeamSpeak Hosting Provider and would love to do business with you.

    We use high end, dual processor machines, stacked with ram, all utilizing 100mbps ethernet, with locations Nationwide!

    Prices are quite cheap, you will be surprised to see how cheap the monthly fees are for our TeamSpeak services. Starting at only $4/month!

    Servers are instantly setup as soon as you pay, we currently accept Visa, MasterCard, (Discover in a couple of days), and PayPal.

    So contact us today! We would love to get you online using this great voice communication software!

    Daniel Kelly
    http://www.thenerdnetwork.net/?target=teamspeak


  1. Garin :
    May 13, 2008 8:12 AM

    Hey guys

    I am Garin

    I can get a 12 slot teamspeak server for you up and running as soon as i get one for just £3.00 per month

    xfire - garin07

    please contact me if you need 1 thnxsmile


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