Checking out Skype for Linux and it seems tor run pretty
flawlessly. A relative recommended it, and it has worked
quite well with my equipment.

You can contact Skype members by searching for your
friend or relative. That is a free service, and the quality
of voice transmission is good. I still have some tweaking
with my video, but it has been very good to date.

For a small subscription fee you can call landline or
mobile phones in the US or Canada. It is 2.95 with three
months free voicemail. For 13 dollars you can even get
your own dedicated phone number. The only extra charge
I have received is .60 on one cell or mobile phone number,
which I'm checking into. For I've called the number before
and not been charged.

Give the service a shot. I think you might like it.
Have a great day, can't wait for the warm weather.