Doubler
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I keep seeing people refer to Skype but have no idea what it is, what it is used for and how do you get it if you need it. Can someone please enlighten me.
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It's a free (non-commercial use) IP (Internet) calling service with very affordable rates to non-Skype users. Skype to Skype calls/video calls are free.
It also supports personal video calling/chat which is what I use it for.
All you need is a camera and an internet connection. I've never used the phone service so no idea how well it works. Works on a wide variety of platforms including PC, Mac, Smartphones etc. Simple to use. I use it to communicate with people at home when I'm on trips. On a broadband connection the video quality is surprisingly good. It also helps to have a better camnera.
They can explain it better than I can:
Free Skype calls and cheap calls to phones - Skype
It also supports personal video calling/chat which is what I use it for.
All you need is a camera and an internet connection. I've never used the phone service so no idea how well it works. Works on a wide variety of platforms including PC, Mac, Smartphones etc. Simple to use. I use it to communicate with people at home when I'm on trips. On a broadband connection the video quality is surprisingly good. It also helps to have a better camnera.
They can explain it better than I can:
Free Skype calls and cheap calls to phones - Skype
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Paid phone service also works pretty well for making international calls quite inexpensively. The sound quality is generally very good.
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I use Skype, since it is a solid internet based phone vs my lame Iphone that constantly drops calls, but I use Google Voice more than Skype. My work number is a Google Voice number piped directly into my cell number. Allows me to have a different area code since I live in one and have a cell from another. Totally free and works flawlessly, at least that I know of. I can choose which area code I want displayed on outbound calls too.
What's the address of that rock you've been living under?? LOL
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I know several people from Russia and Eastern Europe that use this daily. I'm gonna havta get it now I guess.
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What's the address of that rock you've been living under?? LOL
Do they sell Wikipedia door to door like in the good old days?
And yes I was the model for the guy living under the rock for the GEICO commercial but my wifi sucked so I moved to a cave.
What's the address of that rock you've been living under?? LOL
Do they sell Wikipedia door to door like in the good old days?
And yes I was the model for the guy living under the rock for the GEICO commercial but my wifi sucked so I moved to a cave.
Calls to toll-free numbers are also free from international locations. Very handy.
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I call home for free from anywhere since I have a $3/month plan and am calling back. You can get Instant Message with voice and cam anywhere but this is the best for calling landlines and cells.
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