Anyone else find rates excessive?

Two calls made from Australia  to New Zealand total calling time for two calls 12minutes advertised rates 0.03c /min fixed lines;  6.9c connection fee.  Total paid $4.50AUD.
Total charges if went with a major Telco like Telstra  on my restricted home line (ie high rates) is
.21c/ min, .45c connection fee  total price with them  $3.42AUD
Skype must be charging hidden fees?  Can't explain how they work it out.

YES INDEED I CALLED AUCKLAND FROM SYDNEY AND COSTS ME $11.370 for a 22.30 minute call. THIS IS EXCESSIVE. I WOULD REQUEST SKYPE TO RECONSIDER THE CHARGES AND TRY TO REDUCE THEIR PROFIT MARGINS FIRVTHE CUSTOMERS.
VIBER costs 9.8 Cents per minute without connection charges but. Skype costs 41.6 Cents per minute plus 12.xx .Cents connection fee. TOO MUCH.

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