Comments on: Skype targets mainstream consumers

Skype announces products to make its free Internet phone service more attractive to the mainstream.

[bobby_brady]

I don't know

I can make calls for a little over 2 cents a minute, using my regular phone and I don't need broadband. Perhaps those that love to talk endless this would work well for.

[nicmart]

I don't know either

It actually costs MORE to call domestically to a land-line using
Skype since each call is charged and many or most home plans
include a large number of minutes or unlimited long distance.
Skype's long distance rates from the US are generally higher than
my VoIP provider charges. And then Skype wants users to buy a
dedicated phone?

[sliktik1]

Future of VOIP Telephony

Skype recently released a PDA version of their software which allows the user to logon when within range of a wireless network. This developement paired with cities developing free city wide hotspots in coordination with companies such as Google creates the future possibility of a Skype "cellphone" that would be entirely free and mobile. Anyone have thoughts on this?

[SteveBarry687]

I do know

If you have a firend or family member who lives overseas. You could buy two adapters and never have to pay for long distance again. (When calling that person of course).

For making Skype to POTS calls there is really no need.

[ahickey]

Europe is different

Call prices are higher and so for long distances calls Skype is worth it.
For me calling Ireland from the UK or vice-versa is cost effective using Skype.

Also, when phoning friends in Australia - even to their mobile it was cheaper.

[zizzybaloobah]

Can't wait to see these new products

My two complaints with Skype are the lack of quality equipment (and that it must be connected to a PC), and that it doesn't work well with callerID. Maybe this new equipment will fix my first complaint with the second not being far behind.

[william gaff]

skype mobile

Visiting Canada my U.K cellphone provider charges £1.65 toe send or receive calls ,skype on the other hand charge £0.15 per minut to mobiles in the U.K and £0,02 calling landlines from canada to U.K receiving calls is free,my cellphone provider in U.K is 3 Mobile they have a fully mobile skype phone with free worldwide skype to skype calls ,it is also a fully functunal mobile with internet acces and built in modem for laptop internet connection ,the phone is pay as you go or contract .yes the phones are out there and are working