Why not make international calls using Skype phone? 

In this time of global slowdown, layoffs, bailout and slipping profits of companies, it is Cost Cut that is the buzz word. If your idea saves few more dollars you can not only keep your job secure but can also get a promotion to become the CFO… what say? 

Well, most companies pay a huge sum in the rising international phone bills. As travel is cut down, video conferencing is in and moreover with world transforming into a global village you are constantly interdependent on your counterparts located thousands of miles away to get your business done and projects delivered on time. Besides emails, you need to talk and that’s where you can cut costs and save few bucks. 

Belkin has come out with landline Skype phone and cordless Skype phone. What you need to use them? Just install a wireless router in your office or home. If the phone can detect a Wi-Fi network; it would automatically get logged into your Skype account. Did you know that a wireless router will not cost you more than Rs1500? 

So, once you are logged into your Skype account you can dial in the mobile number of the Skype number of the person you wish to talk in overseas. Via Skype the call rate is as cheap as a penny. Yes. Using your Skype account you can speak to the person overseas at Re1 per minute. However, don’t try to make STD calls using your Skype mobile as it is very expensive and hence out of feasibility box. 

But, in India, major drawback of using Skype phone is the scarcity of Wi-Fi zones. 

The Belkin landline phone is priced at Rs 7,300 whereas the mobile Skype phone will cost you Rs.9,712. The advantage of this phone is the mobility factor and ease of usage. Additionally with Belkin’s Skype phone one also gets 30 minutes of free calling from your Skype account. The flipside to this phone is that it is not possible for this phone to work on other VoIP platforms, besides the battery power which is very low and gets discharged easily.

So, make the most out of such economical options and stay better connected to run your business. Keep reading and commenting …