SKYPE ..... What is it?

They post was initiated by Karen Monsour,Realtor® Coral Springs, Parkland, Heron Bay, & Broward Cty, FL.

Just a few minutes ago, Karen sent me an e-mail asking what "SKYPE" was and I thought this was a very valid question and an excellent blog topic (which is what she suggested to me).

Anyway, SKYPE is NOT that little bird which people like to teach gullible people how to hunt after dark. Yes, I had this trick played on me as a kid and
NO, I never was able to catch a Snipe.

SKYPE is an internet based phone service which is FREE if you make calls inside the United States. You can go to http://www.skype.com/ and download the needed program for free and then make free calls. The idea is to use your computer to make and receive phone calls. You do need a microphone and speakers ..... I use a headset with a microphone,
and I LOVE IT.

The reason why I love this service is that it is exceptionally clear (no static) and extremely easy to hear when I wear a headset. The headset blocks out the surrounding noises like other people talking, music, or the boss in the other room hollering.

Like I mentioned, all calls made to a US phone number are FREE and International calls are very cheap. If  you call another SKYPE subscriber on their SKYPE phone number, no matter where they are in the world, it is also FREE.

Answers to some questions:

  1. YES, you can call any landline or cell phone in the United States or around the world.
  2. You can order a "real phone" to plug into the system and use it like a real phone, BUT buying a headset for $30.00 is easier and much more economical.
  3. You can use the phone service anywhere which you have high speed internet access. So, it can travel with you.
  4. You can talk as long as you like and as often as you like provided you have high speed internet access.

SKYPE is more common outside the United States and is used quite regularly because of the ease of use and economical costs to call into the United States. It was my clients in Central America who put me onto SKYPE.

There are other uses for SKYPE like for sending files or Instant Messaging, and other functions which I have not investigated.

Check it out ..... www.SKYPE.com

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Skype: sean.allen5
http://www.internationalfinancingsolutions.com/


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11 Comments on SKYPE ......... What is It??

APR
06
2008
288,599 Points 13 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Thank you for the information! Very good thing for people who need long distance calling features!
6:12pm • #1
294,652 Points Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Hi Sean & Pilar,

Interesting... I've never heard of it, sounds like it could save you a lot of money.  I plan on checking it out.  Thanks for the info.  Have a nice day.  michaal a. caruso

6:12pm • #2
292,401 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog
great format!
6:34pm • #3
384,112 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog
Thanks to everyone for commenting.
10:28pm • #4
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It's been around for a number of years.  In the past the quality was suspect, however it's improved considerably now.  
11:32pm • #5
APR
07
2008
I've used Skype for a number of years to make cheap international calls.  It's also a viable option when traveling abroad to call back to the States.  Certainly much cheaper than using a local SIM card in your mobile or paying for a calling card.
1:01pm • #6
154,403 Points Outside Blog
I like the fact that things are getting more business freindly, the internet has opend some huge doors for us and this could help us even more
8:01pm • #7
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10
2008
1 Featured Post

Thanks for the great information. It's very appreciated.

8:20pm • #8
APR
12
2008
118,799 Points

Sean:

Thanks for the post.  I know years ago, skype wansn't that good.  Many problems.  It sounds like they have resolved many of those past problems.

10:45am • #9
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17
2008
1 Featured Post

Skype is awesome for transacting International business, like I do when I speak with real estate agents, developers, and others in Costa Rica (I'm in California).  So much money saved in long distance charges.  I also use it a lot to work with my colleagues who live about 20 miles from me.  I can see them log in, and then quickly chat with them if there are any issues to go over.  It's awesome!

6:22pm • #10
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18
2008
115,836 Points

I use it for all us calls. An added feature is that you also have a great log of all of the calls you make. It helps resolve problems

Tony 

10:11pm • #11

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