Skype calls to mobiles. To make a test call
For new users of the Skype program, it should be noted that using this program you can make calls between users of the program for free, and to other numbers (for example, to a landline home number or mobile). How to do it in new version Let's take a closer look at Skype.
But please note that calls on the Internet are free, but for a call to a mobile or landline number need to pay. In this article we will tell you how to call program users to other numbers. Calls can also be made to other countries, and are completely free if done via Skype.
If you don't have Skype yet, it's time to get it. The registration of this program is written in the same section and in other articles. In addition, you need a microphone and speakers (or headphones), without which you will not be able to communicate. If your microphone does not work, detailed instructions as it is on our website.
How to call via Skype for free?
- Launch the program and log in with your username and password. Select who you want to call from your friends list. To make a call, click one of the options shown in the picture below:
- The calls menu opens, here we select the required contact and click on the tube.
- IN open chat Click on the tube and make a call.
- Clicking on the username opens extra menu, where you can start a call.
- A connection window will open. The dial tone will sound and wait until they pick up the phone.
- When your interlocutor answers, you can start chatting. While communicating, you can do whatever you want on your computer - write messages, browse the Internet, etc. This will not affect your conversation in any way. You can also enable video calling if you have a webcam, and also share your screen.
- To end the conversation, click on the red button, as in the picture. It is also worth noting that you can create a conference - calls with several people at the same time.
Skype tariffs: how much do calls to mobile and landline phones cost?
To make calls to mobile and landlines must have cash on account. You can top it up very easily:
To check the cost of calls, follow the link, where all packages and the cost of a minute of conversation for the country you need are indicated.
Most often, Skype is used for communication between users. But with the help of the program you can make calls as if from a mobile phone. This service is not free, so to use it you first need to top up your balance account. Such calls will be profitable if you use special rates. Skype can receive calls; for this, the subscriber is given a personal telephone number.
More details about everyone paid tariffs and services can be found on the Skype website. You don't need to start them to use them. new account or anything else. You just need to link your bank card to it.
Calls to other phones
How to call on Skype? When the balance is replenished, calls will become available to the user. Above the contact list there is an icon with many dots. Click on it, a dialing window will appear. You can also make a call there. When making a call, you should remember the tariff and that long calls will waste all the traffic.
International calls
The Skype To Go service is designed for international calls via favorable rates. In some cases, the call will even be cheaper than with regular mobile communications. How does this service work?
Personal number for receiving calls
On Skype you can get personal number to receive calls. It is written with nine numbers, for example, 565-307-1234. Anyone can dial this number from a mobile phone and reach you. Then a call acceptance area will appear in the program window, as in the case of communication between users. And they can call you via Skype.
What is the advantage of such a service? Still issued voice mail, where the caller can record his message. Thus, Skype can partially replace mobile communications, because with its help incoming and outgoing calls are available. A personal number is paid separately from other services; it can be ordered for a period of three months to a year.
But you should understand that even in this case, the program will not be able to completely replace a mobile phone. For example, it is not intended for emergency calls.
How to call from Skype to landlines and Cell phones
To call from Skype to a landline or mobile phone
, there must be funds in the account, then in Skype itself we dial the phone number, the phone number needs to be dialed like this: “country code” → “area code” → “number”
For example, if you need to call Moscow, then dial the country code +7, city code 495, subscriber number 5555555, so the number turns out to be +74955555555
Making a paid Skype call to landlines and mobile phones
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) Go to the “Dial a number” tab.
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) Enter the subscriber's phone number with the country code.
3
) Press big green button to call.
To make calls to landlines phone numbers you need to top up your balance.
Make free calls to other Skype subscribers
Calls from Skype to Skype are free, to call other subscribers you need
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) In the contact tab, select the user you want to call, after adding him.
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) Click right click to this user and select Call from the menu or press the round green button.
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) After ending the call, press the round red “End call” button.
To find a caller and add to your contact list, select Tools → Add Contact. Another way is to use the button on the panel of Skype itself. In the new search window that opens, you can search for friends by name, or using other information, you can call the found subscribers, make calls from Skype to Skype for free.
How to make Skype calls for free
Dear users, please remember that free cheese only happens in a mousetrap! And in Skype Not all for free as it seems at first glance. Free call
You can only do it from computer to computer, you have to pay for the rest. To call from Skype to regular phone
, need to buy Skype Credit
But the calls Skype users, no matter where they are, they don’t cost a penny.
First, you need to find people you know who use Skype and add them to your contact list. Once you add your friends, calling them will be easy.
Why can't I call a landline or mobile number?
To call a mobile number, you need to have Skype Credit. Then you can call the number listed in the profile of one of your contacts, or dial any number on the Skype dialer.
If you still cannot make a call, try to find a solution to the problem using this table.
| Action | Description |
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Do you have enough credit in your Skype account? |
To start a call, you must have enough credit in your Skype Credit to cover at least one minute of call time. You can also look at the tariffs to find out how much a minute of a call will cost. If your Skype Credit doesn't have enough credit for an upcoming call, you'll need to top it up. |
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Is the number dialed correct? |
Make sure you are dialing the correct number. Remember to select your destination country from the drop-down menu or enter “+” and the country code and only then enter the desired number. |
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Does it support Skype required do you need the number? |
Unfortunately, in some countries there are numbers that cannot be called from Skype. In particular, the recruitment of certain paid numbers, as well as certain numbers in some countries and regions, and cannot be called from Skype. |
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Can't call any one specific number? |
Due to the instability of public dial-up telephone networks(OKTS) it is not always possible to guarantee the quality and reliability of calls via Skype. The problems that arise are usually temporary. If you can't get through to a specific number, try again later. |
Most often, Skype is used for communication between users. But with the help of the program you can make calls as if from a mobile phone. This service is not free, so to use it you must first top up your account balance. Such calls will be profitable if you use special rates. Skype can receive calls; for this, the subscriber is given a personal telephone number.
More information about all paid tariffs and services can be found on the Skype website. You don't need to create a new account or anything else to use them. You just need to link your bank card to it.
Calls to other phones
How to call on Skype? When the balance is replenished, calls will become available to the user. Above the contact list there is an icon with many dots. Click on it, a dialing window will appear. You can also make a call there. When making a call, you should remember the tariff and that long calls will waste all the traffic.
International calls
The Skype To Go service is designed for international calls at competitive rates. In some cases, the call will even be cheaper than with regular mobile communications. How does this service work?
Personal number for receiving calls
In Skype you can get a personal number for receiving calls. It is written with nine numbers, for example, 565-307-1234. Anyone can dial this number from a mobile phone and reach you. Then a call acceptance area will appear in the program window, as in the case of communication between users. And they can call you via Skype.
What is the advantage of such a service? Voicemail is also provided, where the caller can record his message. Thus, Skype will be able to partially replace mobile communications, because with its help incoming and outgoing calls are available. A personal number is paid separately from other services; it can be ordered for a period of three months to a year.
But you should understand that even in this case, the program will not be able to completely replace a mobile phone. For example, it is not intended for emergency calls.
Gone are the days when calls abroad were so expensive that they were considered a luxury and a privilege of rich people. Today you can call any country completely free of charge, and you will not only hear the subscriber, but also see him in real mode time, online. Such opportunities are provided by convenient program Skype. How to call on Skype?
The first thing you need to do is register on Skype and find the person you want to call. To do this, click on the “Add contacts” icon at the top left of the screen. He is depicted by a pictogram in the form of a man with a plus sign. In the window that appears, enter the person’s Skype login or address Email. Press "Enter". A list of contacts that match your search criteria appears. From them you should select the “needed one” and send the subscriber a request to add data. When the other party confirms your request, the entry will appear in the Contacts tab, and you can quickly make calls without additional searching. So, to make a call, you should go to the “Contacts” tab and select the desired subscriber with the left mouse button. His avatar will appear on the right, under which there is a “Call” and “Video call” button. The second option allows you not only to hear the subscriber, but also to see him online. By pressing the button you initiate outgoing call(free to any country in the world). During a call, you can manage individual communication parameters. At the bottom of the panel there are several icons that indicate the following (in order from left to right):- hide contact list;
- display messages;
- enable/disable video broadcasting;
- make the microphone active;
- add participants;
- put the phone down;
- obtain information about the quality of communication;
- expand to full screen.
Skype allows you to communicate absolutely free, only for this both subscribers must be connected to the Internet and they must have the “Online” icon. Calls to landlines and mobile phones are paid. Therefore, you should first familiarize yourself with the program’s tariffs, taking into account the location of the person to whom the call will be made.