[selowitch]

Is there an argument for going all-Skype in our home? We currently pay $50 a month flat for all our calls, and I wonder if getting a Wi-Fi Skype-enabled phone and getting rid of our current phone service would make sense. Any thoughts?

[B Gallagher]

Skype themselves don't recommend using skype as a replacement for a traditional landline:

Skype is not a replacement for your ordinary telephone and can’t be used for emergency calls

Have a look at the phones in the skype shop - link

[Cold Warrior]

Skype does have an attractive plan and rate for calling out. SkypeOut – call any phone, anywhere in the world

I assume one would have to buy their SkypeIn service as well to have a # for others to call. That comes to $29.95 for SkypeOut and $38 for SkypeIn, both per year.

[macintologist]

I'd recommend it, then keep your landline just for 911 calls.