Skype Offers Free SkypeOut Calls to Phones in US and Canada

Skype announced that all US and Canadian-based Skype customers can now make free SkypeOut calls to traditional landline and mobile phones in the US and Canada. Previously, Skype users in both countries were required to pay for Skype calls from their PCs to traditional telephones.

A Skype press release announces this

“Skype anticipates that completely free calling in the US and Canada will expand Skype’s increasing penetration in North America and solidify Skype’s position as the Internet’s voice communication tool of choice. More people will now have the chance to benefit from Skype’s premium services and online calling capabilities.”

While SkypeOut calls within the US and Canada will now be free, SkypeOut calls to and within all other countries will continue to incur charges. Skype is allowing people everywhere to make unlimited voice and video communication for free between the users of Skype software. Look out for Skype Gift days when you’ll be able to redeem 10 minutes of free credit for SkypeOut calls.