Comments on: Time For Skype To Start Charging In The U.S. http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/ Startup and Technology News Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:23:42 -0800 hourly 1 By: Skype Unveils 3.0 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-681506 Skype Unveils 3.0 Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:31:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-681506 [...] In addition to the new rate plan, Skype also released Skype 3.0 today, with several new social elements that enable things like virtual game playing and music recommendation through Last.fm. [...] [...] In addition to the new rate plan, Skype also released Skype 3.0 today, with several new social elements that enable things like virtual game playing and music recommendation through Last.fm. [...]

]]> By: TecnoCHICA http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-572832 TecnoCHICA Thu, 21 Dec 2006 19:48:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-572832 [...] Además del nuevo plan de tarifas, Skype lanzó desde el 13 de este mes, la versión 3.0, con nuevos elementos sociales que permiten juegos virtuales y recomendaciones musicales por medio de Last.fm. [...] [...] Además del nuevo plan de tarifas, Skype lanzó desde el 13 de este mes, la versión 3.0, con nuevos elementos sociales que permiten juegos virtuales y recomendaciones musicales por medio de Last.fm. [...]

]]> By: The Web Conferencing Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-540205 The Web Conferencing Blog Sat, 16 Dec 2006 06:15:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-540205 "Vonage is making money doing the same thing, let's do what they are doing!" http://davidchao.typepad.com “Vonage is making money doing the same thing, let’s do what they are doing!”

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]]> By: David Mackey http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-539261 David Mackey Sat, 16 Dec 2006 02:24:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-539261 I am definetly purchasing this plan immediately. I love SkypeOut, the quality is decently (though sometimes a bit tinny or echo-ish) good. I now only utilize cell phones and Skype. I'd like to get a SkypeIn line sometime in the near future and a better Skype phone. I am definetly purchasing this plan immediately. I love SkypeOut, the quality is decently (though sometimes a bit tinny or echo-ish) good. I now only utilize cell phones and Skype. I’d like to get a SkypeIn line sometime in the near future and a better Skype phone.

]]> By: Ben http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-527668 Ben Thu, 14 Dec 2006 09:47:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-527668 This is silly news. There are lots of other VOIP companies out there offering free PC-to-phone calls. And the quality is at least as good as Skype. This sounds just like an infomercial :/ This is silly news. There are lots of other VOIP companies out there offering free PC-to-phone calls. And the quality is at least as good as Skype. This sounds just like an infomercial :/

]]> By: Pecas Ndahe by Ndoro Kakung http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-526240 Pecas Ndahe by Ndoro Kakung Thu, 14 Dec 2006 03:37:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-526240 [...] In addition to the new rate plan, Skype also released Skype 3.0 today, with several new social elements that enable things like virtual game playing and music recommendation through Last.fm. [...] [...] In addition to the new rate plan, Skype also released Skype 3.0 today, with several new social elements that enable things like virtual game playing and music recommendation through Last.fm. [...]

]]> By: » Huzzah! Skype Answers My Prayers! » InsideGoogle » part of the Blog News Channel http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-526211 » Huzzah! Skype Answers My Prayers! » InsideGoogle » part of the Blog News Channel Thu, 14 Dec 2006 03:31:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-526211 [...] Skype made some wonderful announcements today, giving this user (and undoubtedly, countless more) exactly what he wanted. Skype announced an unlimited calling plan for the United States and Canada, just $30 a year ($15 if you sign up before the end of January), one of the best, if not the best, rates for unlimited US calling. Combined with SkypeIn, which lets you receive calls, SkypeOut+SkypeIn+Skype Voicemail costs just $68 a year, making it a damn cheap way to make phone calls. [...] [...] Skype made some wonderful announcements today, giving this user (and undoubtedly, countless more) exactly what he wanted. Skype announced an unlimited calling plan for the United States and Canada, just $30 a year ($15 if you sign up before the end of January), one of the best, if not the best, rates for unlimited US calling. Combined with SkypeIn, which lets you receive calls, SkypeOut+SkypeIn+Skype Voicemail costs just $68 a year, making it a damn cheap way to make phone calls. [...]

]]> By: People Finder http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-526122 People Finder Thu, 14 Dec 2006 03:08:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-526122 I will miss the free Skype. I will miss the free Skype.

]]> By: David P. http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-525847 David P. Thu, 14 Dec 2006 02:45:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-525847 Blah blah blah... Greg if you advise your small business clients to use Skype, I wonder how you get clients. Skype is horrible for business lines. Whenever you call out on Skype your number shows up as 'Unknown' or '+10000001234'. This is critical when calling clients, because a lot of people don't answer blocked numbers. Until they fix this I think they will lose a lot of business. Blah blah blah… Greg if you advise your small business clients to use Skype, I wonder how you get clients. Skype is horrible for business lines. Whenever you call out on Skype your number shows up as ‘Unknown’ or ‘+10000001234′. This is critical when calling clients, because a lot of people don’t answer blocked numbers. Until they fix this I think they will lose a lot of business.

]]> By: Dox O'Ryan http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-525574 Dox O'Ryan Thu, 14 Dec 2006 02:15:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-525574 Starting a new company 18 months ago, we used Skype as our only phone system...up to about 12 people. It messed up rarely, but just enough that we ended up adding regular service. http://doxspot.blogspot.com/ Starting a new company 18 months ago, we used Skype as our only phone system…up to about 12 people. It messed up rarely, but just enough that we ended up adding regular service.

http://doxspot.blogspot.com/

]]> By: PodTech.net: Technology, Business, Media, and News Podcasts » Blog Archive » How IM has changed the workplace http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-524821 PodTech.net: Technology, Business, Media, and News Podcasts » Blog Archive » How IM has changed the workplace Wed, 13 Dec 2006 23:08:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-524821 [...] Like today, Skype 3.0 was launched (for Windows).  I've been using Skype I think since the beta of version 1.  I know I tend to grab the latest beta whenever it comes out.  Skype is really a sign of the times.  While the podcast really focused on AIM and Webex for collaboration (sorry I've never been a fan of AIM), the whole realm of the "new workplace" is built on a few core technologies: e-mail, IM, and the web.  Skype has announced a slew of new features, I'm still waiting for the indicator when someone is typing though, and the new unlimited calling plan for the U.S. and Canada. [...] [...] Like today, Skype 3.0 was launched (for Windows).  I’ve been using Skype I think since the beta of version 1.  I know I tend to grab the latest beta whenever it comes out.  Skype is really a sign of the times.  While the podcast really focused on AIM and Webex for collaboration (sorry I’ve never been a fan of AIM), the whole realm of the "new workplace" is built on a few core technologies: e-mail, IM, and the web.  Skype has announced a slew of new features, I’m still waiting for the indicator when someone is typing though, and the new unlimited calling plan for the U.S. and Canada. [...]

]]> By: Fashion Industry Ceo http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-524708 Fashion Industry Ceo Wed, 13 Dec 2006 22:13:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-524708 its still cheaper than most landlines...point blank period its still cheaper than most landlines…point blank period

]]> By: Simon http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-524187 Simon Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:05:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-524187 this is getting more and more expensive... I never used Skype since I found VoipBuster ... it has so much more features and is way cheaper. this is getting more and more expensive… I never used Skype since I found VoipBuster … it has so much more features and is way cheaper.

]]> By: Mike Koss http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-524068 Mike Koss Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:43:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-524068 Natali, Meta-comment about this story. You changed the URL from the originally published one (http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging). This messes up other people who have linked to your site. You should at least provide a redirect from the original URL to the new one (and avoid the change completely if possible). Natali,

Meta-comment about this story. You changed the URL from the originally published one (http://www.tech...-start-charging). This messes up other people who have linked to your site. You should at least provide a redirect from the original URL to the new one (and avoid the change completely if possible).

]]> By: Time For Skype To Start Charging In The U.S. (TechCrunch) « Iain’s Chips & Tech http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-523907 Time For Skype To Start Charging In The U.S. (TechCrunch) « Iain’s Chips & Tech Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:05:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-523907 [...] Time For Skype To Start Charging In The U.S.: “ [...] [...] Time For Skype To Start Charging In The U.S.: “ [...]

]]> By: Skype Unveils 3.0 at Swiss Podcast Directory and Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-523564 Skype Unveils 3.0 at Swiss Podcast Directory and Blog Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:34:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-523564 [...] In addition to the new rate plan, Skype also released Skype 3.0 today, with several new social elements that enable things like virtual game playing and music recommendation through Last.fm. [...] [...] In addition to the new rate plan, Skype also released Skype 3.0 today, with several new social elements that enable things like virtual game playing and music recommendation through Last.fm. [...]

]]> By: Techcrunch » Blog Archive » Skype Unveils 3.0 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-523550 Techcrunch » Blog Archive » Skype Unveils 3.0 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:30:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-523550 [...] In addition to the new rate plan, Skype also released Skype 3.0 today, with several new social elements that enable things like virtual game playing and music recommendation through Last.fm. [...] [...] In addition to the new rate plan, Skype also released Skype 3.0 today, with several new social elements that enable things like virtual game playing and music recommendation through Last.fm. [...]

]]> By: Eric Xu http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-523506 Eric Xu Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:22:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-523506 I don't know about the rest of you. I'll definitely continue using skype. the price is still cheaper than landlines. the quality is great. I don’t know about the rest of you. I’ll definitely continue using skype. the price is still cheaper than landlines. the quality is great.

]]> By: Adrian Keys http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-523108 Adrian Keys Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:38:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-523108 As long as PC to PC remains free...fine by me. Its a great service though...the quality is good and helps save a lot of cash...quite a bit. Greg is absolutely right........ "I advise my small business clients to sign up for Skype to keep their costs down to a minimum during start up. Everyone likes the service." As long as PC to PC remains free…fine by me. Its a great service though…the quality is good and helps save a lot of cash…quite a bit.

Greg is absolutely right……..

“I advise my small business clients to sign up for Skype to keep their costs down to a minimum during start up. Everyone likes the service.”

]]> By: Natali Del Conte http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-523077 Natali Del Conte Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:28:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-523077 I'm sorry I didn't make it clear that SkypeOut was only free for calls within the US and Canada. The service has only been free here since last Spring as a promotion but it has always been 2.1 cents per minute internationally. Thanks for your notes! I’m sorry I didn’t make it clear that SkypeOut was only free for calls within the US and Canada. The service has only been free here since last Spring as a promotion but it has always been 2.1 cents per minute internationally. Thanks for your notes!

]]> By: Aldo http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-522786 Aldo Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:14:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-522786 Will the Skype Out that you pay for include a free phone number? Will the Skype Out that you pay for include a free phone number?

]]> By: Hanno http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-522693 Hanno Wed, 13 Dec 2006 13:54:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-522693 though i don't think techcrunch is completely US focused (they have launched a UK version a couple of months ago) you guys should really consider the non-US based readers ;) not sure what the ratio is, i assume the vast majority of your audience is indeed from the US but with stories like this it would be nice to highlight that this "news" is about the US market only. just my two cents ;) though i don’t think techcrunch is completely US focused (they have launched a UK version a couple of months ago) you guys should really consider the non-US based readers ;)
not sure what the ratio is, i assume the vast majority of your audience is indeed from the US but with stories like this it would be nice to highlight that this “news” is about the US market only.
just my two cents ;)

]]> By: eoecho | Greg Magnus http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-522141 eoecho | Greg Magnus Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:00:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-522141 I advise my small business clients to sign up for Skype to keep their costs down to a minimum during start up. Everyone likes the service. I advise my small business clients to sign up for Skype to keep their costs down to a minimum during start up. Everyone likes the service.

]]> By: Rizal http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-522134 Rizal Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:59:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-522134 http://www.raketu.com this site sez that u can call free and send sms for free... http://www.raketu.com this site sez that u can call free and send sms for free…

]]> By: elvirs http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging-in-the-us/comment-page-1/#comment-522121 elvirs Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:58:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/13/time-for-skype-to-start-charging/#comment-522121 if i buy it before end of Jan i pay these 15 dollars and call my mom in turkey for for whole year long for free? if i buy it before end of Jan i pay these 15 dollars and call my mom in turkey for for whole year long for free?

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