True, Skype is a terrific application!
However....... Try purchasing credit for "Skype-Out" (their highly touted feature which enables calls to conventional telephones) and you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. Here are a couple of examples.....
here and here
With regards to using Skype on "low-bandwidth" connections, it does work. I live in a place where the fastest connection available (dial-up) gets me connected at a blisteringly speedy 26.4 kpbs (not very quick...). That said, I use Skype daily to speak to friends across the globe. It will work on a low bandwidth connection however be prepared for frequent drop-outs and voices going in and out of sync. Oh, and every now and then your friends will sound as if they're talking at half speed.
OK, somebody asked about alternatives to Skype? There are many. I built a small website featuring a directory of PC-Phone providers:
http://www.netphonedirectory.com
I've personally purchased time on a few of those sites (net2phone, iconnecthere, & callserve). I've found that of those three, Callserve works the best on my low-bandwidth connection. My best wishes to the folks at Skype. I'd like to plug them on my directory however will refrain until they start paying attention to their customers.
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