I have not noticed a Skype thread here.
Hey guys, I have not seen a thread here yet about the free international calling company Skype. (Skype.com) Many backpackers use this program to make free calls over the internet. In order to use the program you must have a microphone, headphones, and the internet.
You have 2 options for calling people. You can call someone for free if they also have the internet, headphones/speakerphones, microphone, and have downloaded the Skype program.
The 2nd option of calling is much more practical but costs 2 cents a minute (to the U.S.). You still need to have the internet, microphone, and headphones but the person you call doesn´t need anything because you call them on their phone line. This option is a lot more practical for calling non internet savy people like my parents. You first need to buy Skype credit, but it is fairly easy to figure out how to do it. After you download Skype and become a member you go to their website to buy credit with your CC/Paypal.
-This program has saved me a lot of money and I just wanted to share in case you have not heard of it.
Geoff
JourneyRider.com
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