For a great set of pictures created by Skype users see the Skype blog. While some want it on the moon others want it cheaper.

Nick Starr on gaming the system to get Skype at hot spots even cheaper. It will require an investment. "Love to use Skype, but find that you are constantly adding funds to your account? Trying to figure out why you are using Skype instead of Vonage? Well let me tell you how to use Skype for $7.95/month….wait…NOT EVEN….IT'S FREE!!!!"

Jirong, solution won't make it cheaper however does make contact and call management simpler. He shares his Outlook solution for Skype. Many similarities to Skylook. I've not tested it yet. See Avantlook Basic Edition release 1.0.33

Now is Skype on the block or not? I think not.
Still the Cringely rumor on Skype spreads via Reuters and AlwaysOn Simon says "Too Early" and then "Oops Time to Sell" and points to VoIPBuster Tim Draper says it's independent and should remain so. Still tomorrows world could be dramatically different.

The FCC appears to provide more insanity on wiretapping. :

he Federal Communications Commission issued an Order on Friday which requires facilities-based broadband access service providers and interconnected VoIP providers to be prepared to accommodate law enforcement wiretaps. The Commission found that these services can essentially replace conventional telecommunications services currently subject to wiretap rules under the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA). Providers have been given 18 months from the date of this order to be in compliance. broadband ? News ? FCC Orders Wiretap Compliance - ISPs, interconnected VoIP providers given 18 months

So still a VoIP fan? Still using Skype? Then maybe this will be your next phone. Andrew Hanson speculates about Windows Mobile coming to a Treo 670 putting Skype in the Palm of your hand. Although I hear he is lusting after a new Samsung .