It's got me puzzled, I used to use Skype all the time usually with good results. I used various wireless links with no problem. I can 'talk' to the echo lady no problem but now I have to use my mobile phone for calls I used to use Skype which is expensive. Example, I used to regularly skype with a friend Australia-USA with ease at 2.7 cents per minute, now I have to pay >$1 per minute using my telco. I did upgrade Skype some time ago but don't recall if that corresponded with the problem. Perhaps I'll trying reverting to an earlier version...