Online number at local call rates.

If I live in England and got to Australia for a holiday, do I set up the number for the UK or for Australia so my friends can get local rates when they call? Then If a friend from Canada phoned me, would they also get local rate calls?

sanaaqib wrote:
For calling on a US online number from another country lets say Japan, will be charged same as calling from a Japanese landline to US landline?
Yes.
Skype call charges depend only on the country you are calling TO. The geographic origin of the call is irrelevant.
To call both landlines and cellphones to (and within) the United States from anywhere costs 2.3 cents per minute or part thereof.
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Cancelling online number but want call forwarding

Hi,
I have a Skype online number that is about to expire. I don't really need this number anymore, so I don't want to renew my subscription. However, I don't want someone calling the number I used to have and receving a "this number does not exist." Is there an option to forward the calls that are made to my Skype number to my cell phone/landline, even if I don't have the number anymore?
Thanks for your help!
(The account I am writing this with is not the account that I have the online number for)

lw20123 wrote:
Hi,
I have a Skype online number that is about to expire. I don't really need this number anymore, so I don't want to renew my subscription. However, I don't want someone calling the number I used to have and receving a "this number does not exist." Is there an option to forward the calls that are made to my Skype number to my cell phone/landline, even if I don't have the number anymore?
Thanks for your help!
(The account I am writing this with is not the account that I have the online number for)
The only way you can control what happens to calls to your Online Number would be to renew the number for another 3 or 12 months. You can't have it both ways - not paying to renew the number, and forwarding calls from it to another number. It would be just like trying to do the same thing with a landline or mobile number - those carriers are certainly not going to forward calls to you for free. Skype is no different.
Patrick
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Need an online number for local area code 606 for ...

I need an online number for my local area code 606 Morehead Kentucky.
There are several cities surrounding mine with local online number options
but not Morehead, Kentucky. If it is possible, please add Morehead to your list
and I will purchase an online number. Thank you for your attention.

mjm10036 wrote:
I wanted to get an Online Number for New York City and got as far as
Select your local area and choose a number
at
https://secure.skype.com/store/skypein/number?voucher=0&fuseaction=skypein.info&country_code=US&vc=0...
But couldn't figure out what to chose among 13 choices listed as New York City Zones 3 through 15. Is there a difference in the Zones? I notice they all have the same area code - 347.
There are some subtle differences, related to how local phone calls are billed for callers in New York City. It would not affect how the Online Number works for you - you are not charged for incoming calls made to Skype's Online Numbers, when you answer those calls with Skype. For those calling you, it can mean the difference between a free call to your Online Number and having to pay a small fee to call your number. For someone calling from outside the New York City area, it probably doesn't matter which of those zones you use for your Online Number.
I have not found a good concise online reference to those calling zone in the past. I have found some rather cryptic material that shows which prefixes in each of the New York City area codes are in each of those zones. The zones are defined by lists of prefixes within each of those area codes, and those lists can be substantial with the growth in mobile phones over the years.
Patrick
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See which online number is being called ?

I have 2 online numbers setup on my Skype account. When a call comes in - is it possible to see which Skype Online Number they dialled ?
Thanks

Someone may be along to correct me, but my belief is that, for RETAIL subscriptions (the regular kind), you can only have one subscription that counts, and it can only be used on TWO computers by ONE person. If you want multiple people to use it, they each need an Adobe ID and subscription. If one person wants to use it on three computers they need two Adobe IDs. For enterprises, volume licenses work differently.

Online number not showing caller ID

HI,
I just bought an online number in the Netherlands, but it is not showing caller ID. Should I set something up? I have tried entering the number manually in the caller ID set up, but it tells me there is an error.
Can anyone help please.
Many thanks

HI,
I just bought an online number in the Netherlands, but it is not showing caller ID. Should I set something up? I have tried entering the number manually in the caller ID set up, but it tells me there is an error.
Can anyone help please.
Many thanks

Phones calling my online number

i have recently set up an online number which works fine. I have all of my contacts from my iPhone on my Skype contacts as it transfered them accross when I downloaded the new Skype.
But when I call on my mobile for example, sometimes it displays 07, sometimes +7 and sometimes +447 and even +07. It will not regonise any of my numbers in my contact list.
I am calling from the UK to a UK online number BTW.
Has anyone had any issues with this? If I add a client to my Skype and they ring me, I want to be able to know who it is before I pick it up, like a normal mobile phone does.
Please help me out,
Thanks in advanced.

Skype doesn't guarantee the caller ID to be displayed on every call....
tristanomoso wrote:
Hi,
I live in the Philippines and I purchased an Online number stateside for the work I do. I set the caller ID to show my online number when I call phones but when I tried calling my own cell number (Local) it shows a 008 number (my online number starts with 951). Can someone please help me with this? Post soonest. Thanks much.
tristanomoso wrote:
Hi,
I live in the Philippines and I purchased an Online number stateside for the work I do. I set the caller ID to show my online number when I call phones but when I tried calling my own cell number (Local) it shows a 008 number (my online number starts with 951). Can someone please help me with this? Post soonest. Thanks much.

Online numbe/caller id

how is an online number displayed on caller id when I call someone

rickytruth wrote:
I just called myself with my online number and noticed the number showing up in the caller id, was a completley different number. When I call back the number that shows up in the caller id I get an out of service message. How do I get this corrected?
My current number is: *removed for privacy*
The Number Showing up in Caller ID is: *removed for privacy*
Since those numbers were removed by a moderator, I can offer a general answer. Assuming your Online Number is from one of these countries (Chile, Denmark, Estonia, Hong Kong, Poland, Sweden, the UK and the US), you should be able to set it for Caller ID. Log into your Skype account using the "Account" link at the top of this page. You should then see your account, including Caller ID settings. If you don't see your Online Number for your Caller ID, click on the link to change that. You would then be able to select the number, and save the change.
Even with this, there is a possibility that the telephone carrier(s) used to connect your calls from Skype to a telephone number won't pass your Caller ID information along. This would be outside of Skype's control. You can at least make sure you have the number showing up in your account's Caller ID settings, which should take care of the issue you mentioned.
Patrick
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Subscribed online number not showing up on Called ...

Hi, I recently extended my subscription for an online phone number on Skype. Howevermy online number is not showing up on other people's phone when I call them. Instead, they get a random number when I call them. It used to work correctly before the extension. Please recommend the proper procedure to have my online number displayed on other people's phone when I call them. Thank you.

mranderson314 wrote:
Ever since I renewed my original US phone number it no longer shows up the same. While people can dial my US number and reach me. Yet if I call them my 310 US number shows up as a 661 area code or unknown caller, why is this? And can it be changed back to my original 310 number that appears when I call friends and family?
If people on telephones are seeing what you describe when you are calling from Skype, you need to make sure your Caller ID settings have your Online Number used for Caller ID. It is possible something changed the Caller ID settings. If the Online Number expired and then you renewed it, the expiration probably turned off your Caller ID. Caller ID is not enabled by default, allowing Skype users to make that choice.
Patrick
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Differences between Online Number and Call Forward...

I have an unlimited subscription for the United States. For others to call me though I am not sure what the best option is. Could someone please clarify the differeces between having an Online number and having calls forwarded?

pebaker2 wrote:
Could someone please clarify the differeces between having an Online number and having calls forwarded?
Hello,
An Online # is for your contacts to call you. (You can't make calls from it).
Call forwarding is simply forwarding a received call to another phone of your choice.
To receive calls from your contacts you will need an Online #.
http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/features/allfeatures/online-number/
http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/features/allfeatures/call-forwarding/
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Call Forwarding with Online Number

Can I get skype online number and forward call to my phone in India?
As if someone calls skype online number his call can be answered at my India Mobile or Phone.
Is this possible?

I contacted Skype some months ago about this issue they said if you have a Subscription if it's covered under your subscription (for example calls to the US & Canada unlimited) and make a call on skype it will be covered.
I don't have the email or lost it somewhere as it's months old but basically that's what it says.

Possible mobile online number? need something to r...

hi everyone
anyone know any solution for me?
i love skype and i would like to join if there is a service just like online number, but in mobile version.
i need something i can receive SMS, so landline version of online number is not very working for me.
anyone know anyting i can do?
cheers.
Sam

can I purchase an online number & have calls forwarded to my mobile?
If so, will callers pay local rate charges?
Do I need to have the Skype app installed on my phone in order to recieve the calls? (I do have it installed, but it really drains my battery)
Would be be able to see who is calling and which number they're calling (my mobile number or the 'online number')?
Hi,
Here are the answers to your questions:
1. You can forward Online Number calls to your mobile:
http://www.skype.com/intl/en/features/allfeatures/call-forwarding/
2. Callers pay local rates if Online Number is local to them. Online Number acts like a regular landline number and people calling this number will get charged the same way as they would call regular landline in that area/country. Keep in mind that for call forwarding to your mobile number you will be charged. It would be the same if you call your mobile from your Skype account.
3. If you forward calls to your mobile number, then you don't need Skype on your phone.
4. You should be able to see who is calling. Skype should forward caller ID as well if it is enabled by caller. As you know not everybody has their caller ID visible when making calls.
I hope this helps.
Andre
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Online number same as iPhone Number

If i have the same number, when i get an incoming call (whilst in wi-fi area), will the call go to skype (and thus free), or to my mobile (where i get charged an international incoming rate)?
Cheers

ellaform20 wrote:
My online number I have purchased with skype and have had for almost 1year. Recently I have been told by numorous people that when I call them a completely different number is showing up on there caller ID. I am unsure what to do please help. Thanks
Have you enabled Caller ID for your Skype account? Online Numbers are not automatically used as Caller ID when calling telephones from a Skype account. You should be able to go into your Skype program - or log into your account on the Skype web page - and enable Caller ID. Note that not all Online Numbers can be used for Caller ID.
http://www.skype.com/intl/en/features/allfeatures/caller-identification
If you have not enabled Caller ID for your Skype account, callers may see numbers that do not look like a "normal" phone number showing up when you call them. Depending on where you call, callers may still not see your Online Number on their Caller ID once you enable that on your Skype account.
Hope that helps....
Patrick
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Transfer from all countries online number ($18/3 m...

Hi,
Please guide me how to transfer from 'ALL countries online to US /Canada online number' - as it was an error and I don't have to pay $18 where the transaction is still pending - please help me to transfer to US online and to refund the balance or anyother confirmation - thank you!
BB.

1) I needed an 'online' number to call other skypes accounts ( on their mobiles, on their computer skypes etc.,) - and also I saw the Discount you offer "US & Canada" unlimited $2.99 / month.
My kind request ( I will not be traveling outside USA) : Please allow me to have online number at a discounted rate per month ( $2.99 / month instead of $18 for 3 months).
Two problems here....
1. The Online Numbers only work to *receive* calls from telephones on your Skype account. They do nothing for calling phones.
2. There is no discount for an Online Number as you describe. They are either US$ 18/3 months, US$ 60/year, or US$ 30/year if you already have a subscription to call telephones.
If you want to receive calls from telephones and make calls to telephones in the USA, you would need two items - an Online Number in the US at the prices I listed above, and some way to pay for the calls you make from Skype to telephones in the US (Skype Credit, or the Unlimited USA & Canada subscription at US$ 2.99/month). You must have both, in order to be able to make calls to telephones as well as receive calls from telephones.
If Skype users you are calling run the Skype app on their smart phones or other devices, you would just call them on their Skype account name. This would be a free call, not requiring an Online Number or a subscription (or Skype Credit on your account). You need the subscription (or Skype Credit) only if you are calling those people at their mobile phone numbers, and only need the Online Number if you want them to be able to call you from a telephone and not from Skype.
2) transaction date is shown for my order number "626216569" says 6/19/2012 - 02:43 GMT.
My question: when this will be effective for me to call my relatives and friends who have skype ( I don't have skype so I'm getting a skype 'online' US only number ).
I hope this helps you to understand my issues - I thought my 'online' number will be ready by this evening , as I did my transaction yesterday ( but it is giving a wrong transaction date too).
I'm really confused how long to wait to get this 'online' number... and I'm very very excited about this 'online' number that I'm getting , but I don't know when I'm going to get it.
Again, you don't need to purchase anything if the people you are calling are also on Skype. Call them using their Skype name, and it is a free call.
As for what you purchased, you may want to click on the "Support" link above and file a request with Skype Support about that. I'm not a Skype employee, so I can't look into the status of your recent purchase.
Patrick
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Online Number CallerID

This is not the biggest issue in the world but a few people I call from my Skype online number ignore the call because the CallerID at first glance is international (which in the UK tends to be some dodgy cold calling sales company). Is there a way to make the CallerID appear local. Ie 01234 567890 instead of +441234567890???

I'm having the same issue also. If you figure it out please let update this thread!

Online number showing as completely Different Numb...

My online number I have purchased with skype and have had for almost 1year. Recently I have been told by numorous people that when I call them a completely different number is showing up on there caller ID. I am unsure what to do please help. Thanks

ellaform20 wrote:
My online number I have purchased with skype and have had for almost 1year. Recently I have been told by numorous people that when I call them a completely different number is showing up on there caller ID. I am unsure what to do please help. Thanks
Have you enabled Caller ID for your Skype account? Online Numbers are not automatically used as Caller ID when calling telephones from a Skype account. You should be able to go into your Skype program - or log into your account on the Skype web page - and enable Caller ID. Note that not all Online Numbers can be used for Caller ID.
http://www.skype.com/intl/en/features/allfeatures/caller-identification
If you have not enabled Caller ID for your Skype account, callers may see numbers that do not look like a "normal" phone number showing up when you call them. Depending on where you call, callers may still not see your Online Number on their Caller ID once you enable that on your Skype account.
Hope that helps....
Patrick
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