Pi rules
May 17th, 2006, 12:33 AM
It seems that Skype is offering SkypeOut for free in the US & Canada for the rest of 2006. It could possibly be because AOL is launching something similar to Skype (AIM Phoneline), which offers a free local number.
I read their TOS (http://www.skype.com/company/legal/terms/tos_voip.html) and didn't find anything too bad. Here's the specific section:
Free Calls in the US and Canada: Until December 31st 2006, Skype is offering free SkypeOut calls from the US and Canada to US and Canadian mobile and landline telephone numbers. In return for offering this, Skype asks that You use the product sensibly and don't abuse the free offer. Skype reminds You that it does not allow You to resell SkypeOut and that if Skype does see systematic or intentional misuse, it reserves the right to terminate your access to your Account immediately in accordance with clause 12.3 below.
Is this for real, or are there hidden charges somewhere?
I read their TOS (http://www.skype.com/company/legal/terms/tos_voip.html) and didn't find anything too bad. Here's the specific section:
Free Calls in the US and Canada: Until December 31st 2006, Skype is offering free SkypeOut calls from the US and Canada to US and Canadian mobile and landline telephone numbers. In return for offering this, Skype asks that You use the product sensibly and don't abuse the free offer. Skype reminds You that it does not allow You to resell SkypeOut and that if Skype does see systematic or intentional misuse, it reserves the right to terminate your access to your Account immediately in accordance with clause 12.3 below.
Is this for real, or are there hidden charges somewhere?