Skype
one month of phone service (including voicemail) =~ $10 ?
"SkypeOut" - make outgoing calls using Skype to regular phone numbers:
- ~3¢ per minute [ USD $ 0.024] (e.g. 20 minute call = 53¢), or
- $3 a month (with 'Skype Pro'; all calls to US numbers included in monthly fee)
- connection fee ("including VAT") : =~ 5¢ (cents) per call [ USD $0.045 ]
"SkypeIn" - your skype phone number
create multiple 'local area code' numbers so that family or others can dial a local phone number to reach you
- Anyone can dial your personal online number from any standard phone or cell phone
- You can have up to 10 'skypeIn' phone numbers
- Price:
- $6 a month ($18 for 3 months), or
- $5 a month ($60 for 1 year), or
- discount on personal online numbers when you upgrade to Skype Pro
make & receive calls using a handset:
- Philips VOIP841 : $130 before tax & shipping [x]
The VOIP841 works without a PC, offering Skype users total flexibility and independence from their computer. With the VOIP841, Skype users can make Skype calls, SkypeOut calls, and regular PSTN calls.
- supports Skype calls, SkypeOut calls and regular PSTN calls
- color display (mini screen)
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