Does anyone know if the 'issue' with Skype was genuine? Has it been fixed?

I am moving over to Abu Dhabi in August and I'm hoping Skype will be my link back home to speak to the wife/daughter.

Am i right in saying that pc-pc Skype "calls" are free? and if you want to use Skype from pc to UK Landline or UK Mobile the rates are roughly 1.2p & 14p per minute