Now who said languages could act as a barrier. Skype has come up with a new translation service which allows customers to communicate in over 150 different languages by making use of the company's free online VoIP software.

This would be possible through a combination of live operators and automated technology and this service would be available round the clock to all the Skype users at a cost of $2.99 per minute.

For providing this service Language Line Services has teamed up with Voxeo Corporation. This service can be availed at www.languageline.com/skype. The service can be utilized for personal or business use and now Skype subscribers can be connected within seconds in a five way conversation with other Skype users and a live professional Language Line Services interpreter.

This seems to be a very good service but I was wondering what would happen to my privacy if a live interpreter is involved.