Phone bill got you down? Well, maybe it’s time for you to make a much-needed change to voice over IP. People are jumping on the Skype bandwagon. Cheaper than traditional cellular usage, Skype is a free service when calling in the U.S. or Canada on a standard or wireless phone. To add to the intrigue, it’s free when calling other Skype users anywhere in the world. Not bad, huh? All that’s needed to join the movement is to either have a Skype or apply for a “Skypeln” number, which costs $30 annually. This technology is the wave of the future. Don’t get left behind. Let’s investigate some of the cool Skype-friendly products currently on the market.

Belkin WiFi Phone Judging by appearance, the Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype seems to be a light, colorful, easy-to-use phone. But a closer look reveals a system much more impressive than most cellular services. The set up for this phone is a virtual breeze, and you don’t even need a PC to use it. ($189.00; US; www.skype.com)

SanDisk 4GB Cruzer Micro USB Flash Drive Skype comes preloaded on SanDisk’s Cruzer line of flash drives. The device allows users the ability to chat and make free calls on virtually any PC without having to download any additional software. ($69.99; Sandisk.com)

SMC WSKP100 Wi-Fi Phone You may not be familiar with the brand name, but SMC has developed a great reputation in wireless networking. The strong wireless signal that it provides is quite impressive. This package comes with 12 free-months of Skype voice mail, and a free FON wireless router, making it well worth the relatively small investment. ($159.99; www.SMC.com)

GE Dect 6.0 Cordless Phone GE’s Dect 6.0 technology provides the clearest wireless conversation possible. The company has come to the table with a cool phone designed just for Skype. Since it comes with two handsets, the device allows you to make both Internet and standard voice calls simultaneously. ($149.95; www.Home-electronics.net)

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