Many acclaim Skype. Maybe they dont know a cheaper yet competitive product?
It’s long overdue. I wanted to post a comparison article between Yahoo Messenger and Skype. By this, I am trying to compare the telephony capabilities of both players.
Skype can broadcast webcam video. I think webcam broadcast may not work in older version of windows - windows 98, I think.
I travel lots and let me publish the Skype rates to call India. Skype charges are like this. 0.17 U$/min(6.8 Rs/min) for calling indian mobiles and 0.154 U$(6.16 Rs/min) for calling indian landlines. Rounding is 1 minute. Add a connection fee of 0.039 U$(1.56 Rs) for all calls. PC-PC is free. There is hassle charging it as they expect you to pay through other channels which are expensive. Like they insist you pay using moneybookers.com for which we have to pay for their service.
As of today, 19/06/2007, Yahoo Messenger charges flat rate of 0.079 U$(3.16 Rs/min) per minute whether it is mobile or land line. The rounding is 1 minute. No connection fee. You can charge using your credit card online. PC-PC call is free. Recharging is hassle free.
Clearly, Skype is much more expensive compared to Yahoo’s voice services.
I like Yahoo Messenger if I want to call India from abroad. Quality is good too. I have no complaints.
I like Skype when I am unable to get through using Yahoo Messenger.