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Best program for calling over the internet

By Craig Bartels

Real Estate Agent with The Indy Realty Shop

November 29, 2006 08:48 PM

I said I would write a post about using Skype, but hadn't yet done it. After researching and trying out almost everything out there, the best "soft phone" in the business is by Skype. I like Vonage, but they charge you $24.99 for the unlimited plan, plus you then have to pay extra for the soft phone use. With Skype, everything is a softphone, although you can also purchase a "skype phone" that connects up to any open wireless system.

Also, Skype is pay as you go, so you can pay for just as much as you need. And for now, all outgoing calls in the U.S. is free right now!

http://skype.com/helloagain.html

http://us.accessories.skype.com/direct/skypeusa/accessoriesList.jsp?acctype=8

So when I am at home or on the road near my pc, I make all outgoing calls with my skype account. It's probably saving us $125-$175/month on mobile phone usage. and the quality is great.

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Chris Griffith

Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL

Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent

I've heard of this on the Clark Howard radio show. I wonder if there are service interruptions or issues with coverage.

More info and comparisons of VOIP and Skype on Clark Howard.

Nov 29, 2006 08:58 PM

Marc Blasi

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Thanks for the tip-

I'm going to finally switch over to VOIP, and I was just discussing alternatives with my Broker yesterday.

I'll be sure to check this out.

Nov 29, 2006 09:46 PM

Anonymous

ZOverLord

With the new Skype 3.0 beta for Windows you can also have your Skype chat messages automatically translated using 38 different language pairs, and have your chat messages spoken in many languages as well. For more information http://testing.onlytherightanswers.com

Nov 30, 2006 02:09 AM

Jason Price

Mortgage Financial Group, Inc (NMLS 219650) - Tavares, FL

The Mortgage Rider

I would love to flip over to one of these providers, but my problem is the my internet is over satellite. There is a time delay due to signal transmissions. It would be like talking on the radio, a three second lag time. I will keep this in mind when we actually get a different service. Thanks.

Nov 30, 2006 03:36 AM

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