Skype: Who Haz It?

[jimmy olsen]

As I understand it...

If you have two peeps on computers using Skype, it's free everywhere in the world. 

If you're trying to call a regular phone number using Skype, anywhere in the world, it's going to cost you money.

Though some say their international rates (using your computer to call an international number), are pretty good.

Ah, then that's good!

[Monoriu]

I've used Skype on official business.  It's free if both parties have it, but the sound quality leaves a lot to be desired. 

[DontSayBanana]

Mono's Skype-gripe seconded.  I use AIM to talk to a pretty small group of people and other than that, people just email me or text me.

[Tonitrus]

As I understand it...

If you have two peeps on computers using Skype, it's free everywhere in the world. 

If you're trying to call a regular phone number using Skype, anywhere in the world, it's going to cost you money.

Though some say their international rates (using your computer to call an international number), are pretty good.

Ah, then that's good!

I've communicated with a friend stationed in Okinawa, and it's worked well enough.

Though, Yahoo has a similar service, and I believe Google Talk works the same way.  One can always try them out and use whichever works best for you.

[Caliga]

Ok, I get it.  The friend she would have liked to call has a PC but might not be able to use Skype due to technical limitations imposed by the fact that he is blind.

[The Brain]

I can't get the pronunciation right when I speak Braille.