International calling via skype

Hi, I am interested in giving skype plans for internatiol calls a chance to see the quality of the call. I already have purchased a 1 month subscription plan for my desired country. However, I was thinking more about this and a question came to my mind: When I am using skype on my phone (Andorid if it matters): a) will Skype need wifi or internet connectivity to make this call? If not, then b) will it make the call via my phone plan? If not then, c) how is Skype making the call if it's not using internet connectivity or phone connectivity to my cell phone provider? I want to be sure that I am not actually making an international call via my phone service provider, which I then have to pay a lot of money to the provider at the end of the month. To me, it is natural to think that since Skype started as a VOIP service, it still needs internet to make such calls. But from what I am reading, it seems that the plans that skype offers for phone calls, which require you to buy credit, still work without the internet. Am I right on this or am I getting the whole concept wrong?

Hello and welcome to the Skype Community.
Skype calls are made via the internet with this exception:
http://www.skype.com/en/features/skype-to-go-number/

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I understand that I pay £10 for 3 months to set this up.
I understand that callers pay for a local call (so long as they're close to that local number)
I do NOT understand if I pay to receive each call and if so, how much?

davidlawrenceee wrote:
I understand that I pay £10 for 3 months to set this up.
I understand that callers pay for a local call (so long as they're close to that local number)
I do NOT understand if I pay to receive each call and if so, how much?
Please don't post the same question(s) multiple times. Thanks!
I answered this in your other post at: http://community.skype.com/t5/Online-Number/How-much-to-receive-calls-via-Skype-Online-Number/m-p/97...
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International calls via Hub phone

I'm sorry if this is something that has been discussed before but this is my first posting on these forums so bear with me!
I recently changed to BT Broadband for my ISP and signed up for Broadband Talk as part of the phone package having been told that international calls would be cheaper. The problem is that every time we have tried to dial abroad an automated message basically says that there are technical problems preventing this.
As it has now been going on for a couple of months, can anyone shed any light on what the problem is and - if possible - how to solve it?
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Hi Tom
I would call the helpdesk on 0800 111 4567 and get them to test there is not a problem calling abroad to that country.
Is it all international country your having an issue with or just one?
Also are you dialing the correct code?
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Can Skype for Business do international calls ? If...

Hello,
So the company that I work for will change from Lync to Skype For Business. Please correct me if I'm wrong but from what I've reasearched you can add regular Skype contacts from the Skype directory and also have international calls. Basically we want to do international calls and skype conversation from Canada to France by dialing a phone number in skype. How much are the rates if one Skype for Business account has the ability to do international calls ? I couldnt find any information regarding international calls.
Thank you for your help

ChristianBurns wrote:
1. from what I've reasearched you can add regular Skype contacts from the Skype directory and also have international calls.
2. we want to do international calls and skype conversation from Canada to France by dialing a phone number in skype.
3. How much are the rates if one Skype for Business account has the ability to do international calls?
Hello and welcome to the Skype Community.
1. That is correct.
2. With Skype calls your location is irrelevant. All calls are "local" worldwide.
3. To call to France from anywhere [including from within France] the rates are detailed here for both calls using a Subscription and calls using Skype Credit.
https://www.skype.com/en/rates/?nu=subs-calling
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Want to make phone calls via bluetooth on my iPhone from iPad

I can link my Garmin GPS to my iPhone via Bluetooth and make or receive phone calls.
I would like an iPas app that provides the sametype functionality including:
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There are a couple of Apps out there that will allow you to use a Google Voice phone number to make and recieve calls via the iPad. I'm not sure exactly what you are trying to do. If you are trying to replicate the Garmin / iPhone setup I don't think that is possible.
Google Voice setup - gvconnect and talkatone. (wifi)
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International calls not going through

Just I have paid for 800 min India subscribtion and calls are not going through
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Subhash

Hello,
We don't have any reported issues of call malfunction. (There aren't any "international" calls with Skype). All Skype calls are "local" worldwide including calls from one country to another.
Please contact customer service
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International Calling charges $2.50 per minute

I used the *611 tool to add international calling to my plan. It was super easy but I've been financially assaulted with charges. Here's how things transpired:
1) Dialed *611 and stepped through the options, some via key strokes and verbal direction, ultimately I added international calling to my plan.
a. At no point in this process was I prompted by the automated system of my potential charges; I was not advised of them via email or text either. I thought that was strange but, unfortunately, moved on with my day without follow-up.
3) Approximately 1 week later I called my friend in Australia and spoke approximately 60 minutes.
4) Bill arrives: $237.55. It's normally $74.51. A 218% increase!
5) Called customer service (spoke with Anthony) on 3/17/15. Was advised that I was charged $2.50/minute for my international call plus taxes!!
6) 3/20/15 Anthony called me back, as he was granted approval to provide me with a $30 credit. Anthony provided excellent service and support by demonstrating kindness, listening and follow-thru, and I say this NOT because I was provided a credit, but because he truly was pleasant to work with.
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I've taken my lessons from this process and I ask that you consider my circumstance so to improve the customer service experience.
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I know International charges can add up fast, jai4. I'm sorry the automated process was not clear of charges. All of the International plans, options and rates are available online here: http://www.verizonwireless.com/landingpages/long-distance/ Since the services were used, we're unable to issue more credits. Again, I'm really sorry! VanessaS_VZW

Are international calling plans only one way?

I just purchased a Skype plan that lets me call landlines and mobiles in the UK. However, I'm anticpating someone from the UK to call me in the USA. Does my subscription allow for this, or it only one way - I can only call phones in the UK?
Second question: do I need to purchase a separate subscription apart from the one mentioned above to call phones in the USA and answer calls via Skype that originate in the USA?
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mark1987 wrote:
1. However, I'm anticpating someone from the UK to call me in the USA. Does my subscription allow for this, or it only one way - I can only call phones in the UK?
2. do I need to purchase a separate subscription apart from the one mentioned above to call phones in the USA
3. and answer calls via Skype that originate in the USA?
Hello and welcome to the Skype Community.
1. Your contact would need to purchase a Subscription to call you.
2. Yes. You require the Unlimited USA/Canada Subscription
3. Your US contacts can call your Skype Number which you have already purchased.
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Skype international call problem

Hey all,
I have charged around 10$ for skype to go calls. everything was working perfectly fine for the past 2 days until today.
Problem:
Dialing the number and then it says "connecting, then dialing" however there is no sound at all starting from the connecting phase!, my friend picks up then it automatically declines/ cancels the call after 5 seconds of the call. i do a test call, works fine. skype to skype, works fine. where is the problem? why when it comes to international calls i dont hear anything?
i have been charged over 3$ for nothing and i need to know why this is happening

Am also having same proble, am unable to make an international calls to anyone in my home country. When i try to call, i can hear only the first ringing tone after that nothing and the receiver side there was no call reached.
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Sharing a Skype video call recording via Skype

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title self askes.
macbook air: i dont want my friend to hear what i am hearing on the computer while calling.
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my international calling costs too much with my provider but with skype to go it says skype charges you.. but do you need to call via the app?

taisha wrote:
my international calling costs too much with my provider but with skype to go it says skype charges you.. but do you need to call via the app?
Please see here:
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Loss of ability to dial any number via Skype to go

Is there any change in the works to restore the ability to call any number via Skype To Go, not just the 9 speed dial numbers?
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