Poor quality when calling van a mobile to a skype ...

We use a skype number for our clients to reach us.
When they call from a landline the connection is fine.  When they are on skype themselves, the connection is fine too, but when they call from a mobile phone (using our skype number) de sound qualitiy is poor.
The person on skype seems 'far away' and bits and pieces of the conversation get lost to the person on the mobile.  To the person on skype everything seems normal and good.
This has been the case for aa couple of weeks now. And is occuring in the Netherlands.  It appears to be associated with the connection between Skype and the mobile network.
Any suggestions?
Harrie

I had similar quality issues exporting H264 from PPro vs. Avid Media Composer.  CHeck out this thread link http://forums.adobe.com/thread/854379?tstart=0.
I found it pretty helpful, it also links to another reference thread.
I think it's possible, but will take a bit of trial and error.
Good luck
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