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How do I get free Skype??
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I'm sure I'm probably being a bit thick here, but I've just downloaded Skype, supposedly for free. I then tried to call someone that I know has Skype, and it wouldn't let me make a call and said I needed to buy credit. Why do I need to do this? I only want to make free calls. Or do I have to start buying credit in order to qualify for free calls to other Skype users? And If I buy £10 of credit, like it wanted me to, does that credit last for ever if I don't use it, or do I have to buy a minimum amount each month? I can't seem to find the answer on the Skype forums. TIA
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Skype-to-Skype is free. Refer to 'See how easy it is to make free calls with Skype' here:
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Skype to phones is chargeable. See here for prices:
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Skype to phones is chargeable. See here for prices:
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They have to be on Skype for you to be able to Skype them.
Not sure about it automatically calling their landline or mobile, though.
I think you have to ask it to do that. In fact I'm sure you do. We usually e-mail whoever we want to Skype and set up a time when we will both be online. (Usually the son-and-heir who now lives in the US, so Skype has been a boon. And we can see him too! )
Not sure about it automatically calling their landline or mobile, though.
I think you have to ask it to do that. In fact I'm sure you do. We usually e-mail whoever we want to Skype and set up a time when we will both be online. (Usually the son-and-heir who now lives in the US, so Skype has been a boon. And we can see him too! )
Hang on, I've got it now. Skype automatically imported all the contacts from my partner's iPhone when I downloaded it as he set up the iMac. The person I tried to contact was on the list of contacts, but I hadn't actually found his Skype userid. I have now. So no doubt it will now work once he accepts me. I hadn't realised it worked like that - bit like Facebook.
How did you try to 'make' the calls? Unless things have changed, you need a skype phone, headset or mic/speaker on computer to make a call. The phone call goes over the internet so your friend has to be online. When you call a friend their phone or computer will make a sound to let them know you want to speak with them.
To make a call to a real phone you need to pay. Some of the charges are very cheap compared to the mainstream phone companies.
To make a call to a real phone you need to pay. Some of the charges are very cheap compared to the mainstream phone companies.
I have just come across this topic and am interested as I have friends in Norway who want me to take on Skype.... and I am totally clueless!
I already have a voice recognition prog. on here as I am not very nimble-fingered these days - so - would my mic and earphones that I use for it work for the Skype - or do I have to get one of the dedicated Skype ones?
I already have a voice recognition prog. on here as I am not very nimble-fingered these days - so - would my mic and earphones that I use for it work for the Skype - or do I have to get one of the dedicated Skype ones?
Thanks for your reassurance Kloofnek.....LOL
Actually I plucked up the courage to download the free version and - surprise surprise.....I was offered an audio test run and my mic and earphone combi worked a treat - so no extra expense needed for a dedicated Skype phone!
Now all I need to do is to get my Norwegian chum to agree to a mutual time to chat.....fantastic!
Actually I plucked up the courage to download the free version and - surprise surprise.....I was offered an audio test run and my mic and earphone combi worked a treat - so no extra expense needed for a dedicated Skype phone!
Now all I need to do is to get my Norwegian chum to agree to a mutual time to chat.....fantastic!
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