I'll have to check out the ruling in a minute. Maybe software-based VoIP solutions get some sort of special exemption even though they too terminate to the PSTN? I doubt it though. More likely ZDNet misread the ruling and Skype also needs to apply the tax for anyone using SkypeOut terminating to the U.S PSTN network.
Good luck collecting that tax money from Skype, Mr. FCC! For one, Skype isn't a U.S.-based company, and second, need I remind you that Mr. Zennstrom, Skype's CEO is still wanted in the U.S. (especially by the RIAA) for his role in Kazaa, the p2p file-sharing network? Catch him and tax him "if you can", Mr. FCC...
For a laugh, check out the Family Guy's take on the FCC:
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