Abstract: The present invention relates to a keyboard that can be coupled to external equipment connectable to a communication network compatible with the Internet Protocol. The keyboard includes at least keys for sending commands to the external equipment; an interface unit for coupling the keyboard to the external equipment; a main control unit operatively associated with the keys, a means for receiving sound, a means for emitting sound, the interface unit, and a data storage unit. The data storage unit having firmware and communication software that can be automatically run by the main control unit when the keyboard is coupled to the external equipment, said firmware for providing identification of the keyboard by the external equipment. The communication software having an algorithm for voice over Internet Protocol that allows a real time conversation between a user of the keyboard and at least one other user of the communication network.