16 Mar 07 Skype Prime, paid calls over the net
Skype has just launched the Beta version of its Skype Prime service, a new application that will allow skype-to-skype calls be charged at a defined-by-the-user price. The idea behind is to allow the creation of customer support lines, hot sexy lines, paid information numbers, etc, etc as they exist now in the conventional telephony system.
So, instead of now looking for your fix or mobile phone to call your laptop support service or your travel agent, you can just use skype prime, and the company can charge you a fee for doing it.
The idea is good, although it breaks the whole concept of free calls over the internet, but if you think about it, it is also very convenient. You do not need a phone anymore, if while working on your computer you need to make a call, the only thing you have to do is click one icon on your skype session. Easy and fast.
Will it change the way people approach conventional paid numbers? If you are interested in trying it out, just go to their site and download the beta version :-).
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