Skype software has been receiving a lot of press since the recent buy out by Ebay. Skype is not currently listed on VoIP Choice for a number of reasons.

• Skype currently has no Australian presence, this means that any calls to an Australian landline requires your call to make a return trans continental journey before arriving at the desired call destination in Australia, this journey can result in lower call quality.

• All calling rates are charged in US currency this results in Skype prices being uncompetitive in the Australian market when compared to local VoIP providers.

• Skype uses its own VoIP protocol meaning it does not offer interoperability with other VoIP providers.