Vicky1- also look into getting a Skype-In line. You pay a one time fee and choose which area code (state) you want the number to be from and then your family can call from a regular phone at home to your computer in Qatar for the cost of a local US call. Voice mail as well. They do sell Skype phones but I have heard they are pricey. We use a headset and our computer.

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