On this site please fill in your first name, last name and twice your email address. Open the website and click on “Join Skype”. So it is necessary to create an account first. (You only dial the “0” if you’re actually in England.Without Skype account it is not possible to call someone via Skype. So, if the phone number we wanted to dial was 0871 xxx xxx, we’d simply select the UK flag and dial 871 xxx xxxx. We’d select the British flag and enter the area code and the rest of the number. For example, let’s say we’re calling a British number. In the Windows version, just select the flag for the country you wish to dial then enter 10 digit number. This number must be in international format. Now we are ready to make that inexpensive, international call.įrom the call screen we were on previously (Figure 1), enter the phone number you wish to dial.
Once you complete the purchase your credits will be added to your account. Choices include Visa, Mastercard and Paypal. Finally you will be given an option to select a payment method. Select Continue and enter your billing address. You’ll be taken to the Skype Store where you will be able to buy credits (see Figure 2). On this screen, you have the option to view your account or buy Skype credits. You should see a screen similar to Figure 1. Now that you are logged in to Skype, go to the call screen. (Using a computer for this step, rather than a cell phone or tablet, is faster and easier.) So before we make a call lets buy some credits. Rates to places such as the UK from the US are 2.3c/min (cents per minute). Making any call on Skype to another landline or cell phone requires credits. The other fields are not required and can be left blank. Creating a Skype account only requires your name, country, language, a Skype name and password. If you don’t have any of the above already, you’re given the option to create a new account when you start Skype up (on your computer or mobile device) for the first time. If you have a Microsoft (Hotmail, Outlook, etc.), Facebook, or a Skype account, you can use those to sign into Skype. Once Skype has been downloaded and installed on your device, we’re ready to make a call! Signing in to Skype If you have a mobile device like an iPad, iPhone, Android phone or tablet, click on the appropriate link below to go to the Apple or Google Play store and click “install” – Download your version and run the install. There you’ll find links for the Windows, Linux, and Mac versions of Skype. If you have speakers and a microphone, head to.
Ever needed to make a call overseas but don’t have a quick (or inexpensive) way to do it? Well in this article, we’ll walk you through installing Skype on your computer or phone, and give you a quick demo on how you can use it to call someone overseas (in this case, England - we have family there).
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