Skype crisis

Skype was out for a few days and now is back.

I am frequent Skype user, have even used it for podcasts over at PJM, several times quite effectively when recording the kid in the shelter during the recent Israel-Lebanon War. We have been thinking of using it to record video interviews with people across the world. Very exciting service and practically free.

Now I wonder about their reliability. Is there a better VOIP service offering facilities like theirs?