Pros: Offers free domestic long-distance calling to other
Skype users. Has some of the cheapest international rates available anywhere.
Offers safe, encrypted calling, with excellent quality. Local Number Portability
(LNP) is available along with voice mail.
Cons: Requires a decent computer with a hard-wired DSL
or Cable connection. Cannot communicate well wirelessly. No call forwarding,
or 911 service.
The bottom line: If you make tons of long distance domestic
calls or if you make less than 500 minutes of calls to non-Skype users, then
Skype is the provider for you.