I just joined Skype, through my brother's invitation and 'pushing' :). It is cool. You can talk to and see the other party half way around the world for free, when they also have Skype. You can also talk to landlines and cell phones. These cost, but are so very cheap!
Still learning the particulars on how to work it all.
So in a week or two I'll finally get to meet my cute little nephew, who was born on my birthday almost 2 yrs. ago, in Russia. And I'll try calling my college graduate niece visiting in Australia-woohoocool!
Isn't my nephew a doll? :)