Spokn vs Skype

We are frequently asked how Spokn compares with Skype. In our view, the fundamental difference is that Skype is nice and easy to use Internet application while we are a reliable telephone service.

Features	Spokn	Skype
Customer Support	For Free. One working day for replies	Charged, No guarantee of response
SIP support	Available	Not available
Incoming call from phones	Free	Charged (22.33 dollars / 3 months)*
Voicemail	Free	Charged (7.45 dollars / 3 months)*
Direct Numbers	1 dollar / month
Connection fee (for each call)	None	Starting at 3.9 cents*
Access Lines (for non subscribers to call subscribers)	Yes	No
Free VMS	Yes	No
Callback Service	Starting at 2 cents per minute	None
Access Lines (to make calls)	Free	Charged, connection fee of 3.9 cents/minute*
Calling USA	1 c/min	2.1 cents/min + 3.9 cents at the start of call*
Calling India	2 c/min	9.2 cents/min + 3.9 cents at the start of call*

* - As on Dec 7, 2009

Notes on Security

1. We do not pass your calls through other people's personal computers, all the Spokn calls are directly handled by our servers.
2. We are a licensed telco based out of Singapore and we conform to the quality standards expected from a telco.
3. We do not provide emergency calling services (neither does Skype).

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