Skype, the Internet voice and video conferencing firm that initially operated on a pay-as-you-go basis, has launched a monthly subscription service for reasonably priced calls to more than 170 countries.For those not in the know, Skype is a software that makes it possible for people around the world to communicate via voice, video and IM over the Internet, and at a lower cost than traditional landlines.
It's been the go-to online phone service for those making international calls. And, of course, Skype-to-Skype calls continue to be free. However, consumers can save 33 percent off three or 12-month calling subscriptions until June 1, 2010 here.
"Skype's new monthly subscriptions lower the cost of international calling and make it simple to choose the plan that best meets your needs," says Neil Stevens, general manager of Skype's Consumer Business Unit.
"People around the world can now have the simplicity and flexibility to call almost any phone in the world for less."
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