Calling a British Skype number in America

Hi, I am living in America for a few months and want to buy a British Skype number as I will be moving back to the UK. I would like to know if i buy a British Skype number but live in America do those calling me from the UK have to enter the international calling code or not? Thank you for your help.

You’re debited the mobile rate, otherwise they specify "Russia – mobile, Moscow".
UPDATE: If you’re using pay-as-you-go all prices can be found here: http://www.skype.com/en/rates/ – just search for the country you want to call to and then click "View all PAYG calling rates*". (Maybe you knew that, but it’s good info for others finding this thread .)

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