International calls slowing

Skype is fantastic. I use it for quite a few international calls and frequently the connection is clearer than if I use a traditional phone line.

As with the 10 million others using Skype every time I do, we enthusiastically respond to the "low cost-high quality" service.

Living in Barbados, where international calls are expensive, and quality "variable" Skype allows us to keep in touch with family and friends, as well as conduct business ["800" type
calls are free].

Many "offshore businesses" also use Skype/VOIP telephony to operate more efficiently.

i think that the internet connection now is more sheap and more easy , and may be in next few year the international calls will slow down by 20%
so the communication companies must be decrease its cost for international and long distance calls , and 001 communication company already began to decrease its rate from 6 mounth
please varify my comment and comment on

best regards;

eng.mohammed abou-eldahab
marketing manager

I'm guessing that you transposed the number of minutes for the years mentioned: 18 BILLION minutes for 2006 instead of 300 MILLION. Just wanted you to know that you might want to double-check your info.

Skype service is a low-cost alternative to traditional phone service for international calls. It's not perfect though. Calls get dropped fairly often, and the voice is not always clear. It is not as reliable as traditional phone systems for sure. But it works for the most part, and it is cheaper, although when you add up all the little extra services, it can get up there.

Skype worked well until eBay broke it.
Now it is next to useless....

Yeah , skype is good. I am using it for making long distance international calls and it is clear.