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Skype is offering 15% off on its SkypeOut plan.
Unlimited US & Canada Calls any time of the day, any day of the week. There is no long-term contract. No connection fees.

Includes free Voice mail included with your subscription.

How Much Does it Cost?

$2.99/month for the USA Plan (Unlimited calls to US, Canada, PR, Guam)

$7.99/month for the North America Plan (Unlimited calls to US, Canada, PR, Guam, Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey landlines only)

$13.99/month for the North America Plan (Unlimited calls to US, Canada, PR, Guam, Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey landlines only & 40 other countries)

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Recently Yahoo released Yahoo Messenger version 10, which is a vast improvement from its predecessor. Some of the features that we liked are

Enhanced Video Calling

1. You can make your video full screen without affecting quality
2. Position of your video feed at multiple locations on the screen or completely close it and just view your friends video feed.
3. Transfer files during video calls  

Integrated Social Updates with the new “Upadtes” Feature

1. Get social updates from Yahoo properties like yahoo buzz, yahoo im, flickr
2. Get social updates from non-Yahoo properties like Twitter, Facebook and more
3. Control over whose updates you want to see and what updates of yours you want to share

Smart Phone Integration

1. Yahoo messenger version for smart phones like iPhone, Blackberry
2. IM from your smart phone
3. Forward your IMs to your phone

Yahoo Messenger & Yahoo Toolbar Integration

1. Yahoo released an upgraded Yahoo tool bar with more features which complements the yahoo messenger 10.
2. Start IM conversations from any page using the toolbar

With Yahoo messenger PC-to-pc calls are free as always. Yahoo has teamed up with Jajah to offer pc-to-phone calls for rates low as 1¢/minute with free voicemail. Calls from US to phone numbers in US, Canada,  UK, Israel (Tel Aviv), Italy (land lines), China, Mexico(Mexico City) are 0.01 ¢/minute. Calls to toll free numbers within US are free. A detailed rate list to for other countries can be viewed on the Yahoo messenger site.

This Offer has EXPIRED
We have an exclusive offer from Skype for our readers.

Purchase $10 of Skype credit using this link and receive 45 FREE minutes. Once you have purchased $10 of Skype credit, simply submit your order confirmation here and we’ll send you back a voucher code to redeem your free minutes. Remember to accurately provide your purchase details and a valid email address where the voucher code can be sent.

Click Here to Purchase $10 of Skype credit
Submit your Purchase Details Here
Receive 45 Free Skype Minutes Voucher Code in email

This offer is valid till 12/31/09
And there are only 50 Voucher Codes to be given out. Hurry before they are gone.
All purchases AND redemptions have to occur by 12/31/09.

SkypeIn is a phone service  with a local phone number in 20 countries. It a number that can be dialed from a land line phone or a cell phone to reach you. When dialed Skype will route the call over the internet to your Skype account. If you are online you will get the call immediately . If you are offline and have a voice mail with Skype, the call will go to your voice mail and the caller can leave a message for you.

The advantage of this service is that you can get SkypeIn local number in any of the 20 countries where Skype offers this service irrespective of your actual country of residence. For instance you live in the USA but have friends and family in Hong Kong. You can get a SkypeIn local number for Hong Kong. When your friends dial you, they will call your number which is a local number for them and so will incur local rates only, but you will get the calls in the USA.

How much does SkypeIn Local Numbers cost: For a limited time
Skype is offering a deal. You can get a unique SkypeIn number at
$18 for 3 months, or $60 for 12 month. Remember SkypeIn is not a calling plan, its a local number for you to receive calls.

For which Countries are the Skype In Local Numbers Available:

Additional Savings:
If you sign up for a Skype unlimited US and Canada calling plan which costs $2.95/month, then you will get 50% off your SkypeIn local number. With the unlimited US, Canada calling plan you get unlimited calling to any land line or cell phone in the US and Canada from your computer. Plus you get free voice mail included with your subscription.

Read a more detailed SkypeIn Review

Skype offers a great plan the residents of Europe who need to call other countries in Europe and Moscow. UNLIMITED international Europe calls to 21 countries. Skype’s Unlimited Europe calling subscription plans costs £2.95/month (£3.39 incl. VAT), no long term contract) and includes 21 countries and two cities in Russia.

An Unlimited Europe (21 countries) VOIP subscription includes

1. Unlimited call at Europe’s landlines (21 countries)
2. A Skype In number for others to call you from thier phone
3. And free Voicemail

Skype VoIP Call Unlimited to landlines cuts Europe’s / international roaming cost and saves money while you are traveling.

The list of nations where unlimited free Europe VOIP call, Skype plan works:

• Austria landlines
• Belgium landlines
• Czech Republic landlines
• Denmark landlines
• Estonia landlines
• Finland landlines
• France landlines
• Germany landlines
• Greece landlines
• Hungary landlines
• Ireland landlines
• Italy landlines
• Luxembourg landlines
• Netherlands landlines
• Norway landlines
• Poland landlines
• Portugal landlines
• Spain landlines
• Sweden landlines
• Switzerland landlines
• United Kingdom landlines

You can also call in the following cities in Russia.
Moscow, St. Petersburg Russia landlines

Update: Vonage World Plan ($24.99/month) is now offering unlimited calls to 60 countries including India, China, Mexico, Argentina and others in addition to unlimited calls in US, Canada.

FriendCaller is a Pc-to-Pc and Pc-to-Phone calling service, also called a Soft Phone’, by C2Call Gmbh. Its pretty much like Skype with the one big difference, that is the you don’t need to download any software.

The service runs on an internet browser offers pc-to-pc calls like Skype. Pc-to-pc calls are free like skype. The way you initiate a call is by sending your friend a Call^me Link. It’s similar to SkypeMe link. The Call^me Link can be send to emails, Ipod Touch, Iphone, you can put it up on your blog, web page, you can use it wherever you have access to the Internet. You can send a call invite-link to anybody you want to talk with. The recipient of your Call^me can call you immediately by clicking on the Call^me link and doesn’t need to register. You can add any FriendCaller user to your contact list and talk to them whenever they are online.

The Pc-to-Phone feature is for a fee based on minutes. You can call from your pc to over 35 countries.

You run a small business, have a website or a blog, you communicate with your customers using email. Skype can help you with your online customer service efforts without having to break your bank.

How?

Part I – Get a SkypeMe Button

A SkypeMe Button is a clickable ‘Click-To-Call’ button, you can add to any of your website pages, blog and email signatures. SkypeMe buttons come in various flavors. It can be a Call Me button or a button that can show your Skype status, like I am available, do not disturb or I am offline. You also have the option to customize the color, text of your button. Once you have a SkypeMe button, put it on your web site, email signature and your have opened up an avenue for your customers to contact you easily.

Part II – Forward Your Calls using SkypeOut

Sign Up for a SkypeOut account. SkypeOut costs $2.95/Month for 12 month subscription plan. Once you have a SkypeOut account, set up a call forwarding (instruction below¹) to your cell phone or your land line or any phone of your choice. This way when sombody clicks on your SkypeMe button, the call will will be forwarded to your phone.

Part I + Part II – Cheap Online Customer Service

Using the SkypeMe button (free) and call forwarding on SkypeOut ($2.95/month), you have created a cheap online customer service option.

¹To forward a call click on the “Tools” menu and select “Options.” From there set the forwarding number in the “Call Forwarding & Voicemail” section.

Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks

Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks

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Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000

Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000

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Plantronics .Audio 325 PC Headset

A multipurpose headset that delivers rich stereo sound with inline.

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Plantronics .Audio 345 PC Headset

Discreet behind the head wearing style, with great stereo sound and inline controls.

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FREETALK® Gamers USB Stereo Headset Beginners Kit

Full Range Digital Stereo sound for music, movies gaming and of course your favorite Skype Calls.

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FREETALK® Mobility Headset (x2)

A perfect way to enjoy Skype while on the road.

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Plantronics .Audio 625 USB PC Headset

Outstanding audio performance with in-line controls and flexible connection choice.

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Logitech ClearChat Pro USB

Logitech ClearChat Pro USB

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FREETALK® Wireless Stereo Headset

The FREETALK® Wireless Stereo Headset offers unparalleled CD audio quality sound for up to 20 meters. No setup required, simply plug and play.

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Polycom® Communicator Grey

Polycom Communicator gives you the ultimate hands-free Skype experience. Based on the same technology used in Polycom’s legendary line of triangular SoundStation conference phones, the Skype-certified Polycom Communicator enables crystal-clear, natural conversations when using Skype. Enjoy the freedom of not wearing your headset for hands-free Skype calls, or plug into the built-in stereo headphone port for private conversations.

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Belkin WiFi Phone

Now you can enjoy the savings of Skype calls wirelessly, without the hassle of using your computer. The Belkin Wi-Fi Phone features the Skype interface, so its ready to use with any wireless network. To make a call, simply use the intuitive, on-screen colour menu to locate your contacts. Use it anywhere in the world through secured or open access to a Wi-Fi network. You can make and receive calls at home, at your office, in cafes or through municipal access.

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Netgear WiFi Phone

NETGEAR’s WiFi Phone (SPH200W-100NAS) with Skype lets you make and receive Skype calls wherever you have WiFi access without a PC and with no monthly fees.

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NEW! ASUS Eee Videophone AiGuru SV1

ASUS AiGuru SV1 Internet Videophone for Skype

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The Skype Internatonal Plans offers excellent cost savings compared to other international calling cards. Plus these Skype plans offer unlimited calls to Landlines and in some cases mobile lines. Plus you get the robust service, good call quality.

All the Plans include unlimited calling in the USA and Canada.

Skype World Plan

Call From: USA

Call To: 40 Countries in Europe and Other

Cost: $12.95/Month

Call Duration: Unlimited, any time of the day

The following 40 countries fall under the Skype World Plan.

The plan is priced at $12.95/month. There is no contract and no connection fee.

• Australia Landlines
• Austria Landlines
• Belgium Landlines
• Canada Landlines & Mobiles
• China Landlines & Mobiles
• Chile Landlines
• Czech Republic Landlines
• Denmark Landlines
• Estonia Landlines
• Finland Landlines
• France Landlines
• Germany Landlines
• Greece Landlines
• Guam Landlines
• Hong Kong Landlines & Mobiles
• Hungary Landlines
• Ireland Landlines
• Israel Landlines
• Italy Landlines
• Japan Landlines
• Korea, Republic of Landlines
• Luxembourg Landlines
• Malaysia Landlines
• Netherlands Landlines
• New Zealand Landlines
• Norway Landlines
• Poland Landlines
• Portugal Landlines
• Puerto Rico Landlines
• Singapore Landlines & Mobiles
• Spain Landlines
• Sweden Landlines
• Switzerland Landlines
• Taiwan Landlines
• United Kingdom Landlines
• USA Landlines & Mobiles

Skype Mexico Plan

Call From: USA

Call To: Cities in Mexico plus USA & Canada

Cost: $5.95/Month

Call Duration: Unlimited, any time of the day

• Mexico City Landlines
• Guadalajara Landlines
• Monterrey Landlines
• Canada Landlines & Mobiles
• United States Landlines & Mobiles

Skype US & Canada Plan

Call From: USA

Call To: Anywhere in USA & Canada landlines and mobile

Cost: $2.95/Month

Call Duration: Unlimited, any time of the day

Skype Advantages- Cost, Quality and No Contarct.
Skype Disadvantage – All paid Skype services are PC-to-Phone calls. So you will need a pc. You can have a skype phone connected to your pc. That will free you from your PC, but your pc will need to on and connected to internet.

Also Read: Unlimited Calling to Europe

To make Skype calls using your regular phone, all you need is a D-Link DPH-50U Skype USB Phone Adapter.

This adapter will let you use both your land line (if you have one) and Skype from the same phone.

Plug in the usb adapter to your pc/laptop’s usb port. The adapter has two RJ-11 ports, one port where you plug in your regular phone line that come from the wall and the other one goes out to your phone.

If you have a Voip Services Like Vonage or Lingo you can use both Vonage and Skype in the same way too. The line from you Vonage or any other Voip adapter will go into one RJ-11 port.

Making Calls
To dial as a regular phone you just use the phone as normal. Dial the out bound number as it is.

To make a SkypeOut call,
a) Dial with the Skype application interface on your PC
OR
b) Dial “##” to enter Skype mode, then the outbound number “1-888-666-1212″ and then “*” to make the call. Once you do this it switches to Skype mode and dials out using your SkypeOut account.

Receiving Calls
Taking calls is easy too, though there is nothing for you do other than picking up the phone and talk. If its a Skype call, the VOIP LED on the adapter will be lit and also your Skype will pop up on your PC screen.