I bought 3 Skype phones: US Robotics (which, based on their phone support is not their product; they put their name on it but don't support it, this phone, and the Phillips cordless.This phone was by far the worst. The sound quality is poor. The buttons don't work very well. It did not work well with the version of Skype and Skypemate that I use, which is the most current one.Although I feel that either of the other phones are worth the additional money, this is one that I sometimes use because I keep it in an unlocked desk in an office where I am often absent. It's nice not to need to bring one of the other phones with me. It's small, doesn't take up much space, and if someone stole it, I would feel that hopefully it had found a more supportive home.