: Does Skype really work and is it worth downloading?
I moved away from all of my friends a few months ago. I have one friend who has suggested Skype. Can anyone tell me about it? Is it worth my time? Thank you for your help.
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Funny that you ask, since I just got it yesterday. Lost my phone, and can’t afford really much else.
In terms of affordability, it’s pretty much worth it. The quality is great and the calls are extremely cheap within the country. They are literally like two cents a call. You buy credit which is usually ten dollars at a time. And if you want to make it a bit more permanent, it costs around 18 dollars for 3 month sub. for an internet phone number, this way people can call you too. I haven’t got it yet since I”m strapped for cash. They also have a 12 month sub. for 60 bucks. and if you think about it, it’s pretty much worth it in comparison.
Downfall is, its on the internet, so its not exactly mobile. So if you’re content with it, I’d say go for it. It works, your voice comes in clear to the person you talk to (that is, if you have a good mic or a mic at all on your computer) and the people you call comes in pretty well too.
OH, one more thing. Another downside is, if you don’t get an internet number, I believe it issues you a random number so when you call, it shows up as a funky number. Which means, alot of people assume it’s a telemarketer, might want to try to give your friends and family a heads up so they know its you, and you don’t waste that precious two cents!
Hope it helps.
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