Skype introduces Skype Pro

Skype, who recently ended the free unlimited calls within the US and Canada plan have announced a new worldwide calling plan today.

The big news is the introduction of Skype Pro, a call plan that means you will no longer be charged a fee per minute when calling landlines anywhere in the world on the PSTN, but you will be charged a small connection fee of 0.039 Euro per call.

Skype Pro will be subscription-based, priced at an introductory rate of $14.95 (US) and $17.50 (Canada). Discounts of up to 50% are available for customers who subscribe before January 31.

What does this shift towards a subscription model mean for Skype? Steady, predictable revenue that they can bank on. What does it mean for you? That depends on the number of SkypeOut calls you make.

Head over to Skype Journal for more details.