Ahhh, doesn't you pc have to be on also in order to use skype, and don't you have to use a funky headset. MJ is $1.66 a month ($19.95/yr), its unlimited and it uses a regular phone, has voicemail AND 911 works thru it. Skype doesn't support 911. So tell me whats the better value? Also,just remembered something else, MJ can go with you and can be simply installed on any other pc if need be. MJ also provides you a local phone number, not sure if Skype does that.