Skype number is a landline and I need it to look l...

I normally live in the United States. I'm studying abroad for a semester in Australia. And instead of carrying two phones I thought it would be a good idea to keep one phone and just get an australian phone number, buy minutes and texts and just do that from my current phone (using phone data through ATT). I ran into a bit of a problem when I tried to open a checking account at a commonwealth bank. They need an australian cell/mobile number to send me texts to do online banking.. and that my australian skype number is a landline number and it won't work in there system even though I'm supposed to be able to receive texts. Can I change my number for a mobile phone style number? Do I have any other options?

Hi, Traphic, and welcome to the Community,
How right you are - Skype Numbers are only fixed-line numbers, and neither can a Skype Number receive SMS (text) messages. I do not know any other options for you; if I were overseas for only a semester, and needed to have a local banking account, I would ask the banking institution if they require a full-featured mobile number, or if a pre-paid number and plan would be acceptable. While I cannot think of any particular reason a "burn phone" would not be acceptable, I also know nothing about the Australian banking system security requirements. I appreciate my thoughts here would mean you would be carrying two phones ... I hope you have also checked into your AT&T plan for roaming charges ...
Kind regards,
Elaine
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Hello All,
I was just wondering if Skype offers the option yet to port a phone number, mobile or landline over to be a skype on line number?
Sorry, Skype does not have the ability to port numbers to Skype for use as Online Numbers. You would need to purchase a number from the pool of available numbers Skype has, depending on the country and region in that country. You can click on the "Online Number" link at the bottom of this web page for more details.
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you could get a Skype Number for one Skype Name/account and advertise that one as your business number
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Since I first bought my Skype number a couple years ago I have been receiving calls from people looking for "VIP Cameras". It happened so frequently I Googled the name and number and found listings in several online databases that pool businesses together. I've done everything to contact those "yellow pages"-type companies for removal, and some have been compliant while others not. I tried to find the original owner of the company for VIP Cameras, but the company no longer exists, and as it turns out from customer reviews online, the camera company was a scam and ripped off numerous people. So basically, I own a phone number that is the scapegoat of a fake company that has its contact info plagued throughout the internet in shady name-sharing websites. I dealt with consistent wrong number phone calls in the dead of night while I was serving in the military overseas due to the time difference with the U.S., while I needed the number active for important calls from home.
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I cant seem to find the answer to this but basically I currently have a Vonage phone line linked via a box to 2 x desk phones.
What I need to do is set up a similar system but via skype. It looks like I can get a freetalk adaptor? Or something similar but basically as its for an office number I would need all of the desk phones to ring when someone calls the skype number?
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You should be able to change payment method to Skype Credit.
Try this first:
1) Go https://secure.skype.com/account/call-phones/packages
2) Open your subscription Settings
3) Click on Change payment method
4) Add another payment method -> Skype Credit
Once you have done this it should look something like this:
If these steps don't work for you then please contact customer service for further troubleshooting: https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA1170/How-can-I-contact-Skype-Customer-Service
Andre
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My busted ipod's serial number is scratched out and I need repairs?

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Hi, hinepukohurangi, and welcome to the Community,
As I replied to your post on the Rates & Subscriptions message board, you need to contact Skype Customer Service directly to determine the status of your order as well has how to rectify any issues that prohibit your orders from being processed successfully.
Here is a link to the instruction on how to contact Skype Customer Service via their secure portal: Contact Customer Service
If you experience difficulty reaching Skype Customer Service or find yourself redirected back to the Community, please try again using a different web browser and choosing a different path through the various drop-down menu options presented.
Also, look to approve a pop-up dialogue box which would connect you to start an instant message chat with a customer service agent. If you have pop-ups blocked in your browser settings, this will also block reaching an agent.
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Is bb app world style boring and in need of new look?

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I tried to renew my Skype number back in November and it still shows "pending". My skype number is not working and I need to keep that number. Suggestions?

Hi, Skypephone, and welcome to the Community,
Please do contact customer service soonest to resolve this! I would also recommend checking with PayPal and whatever payment method you use to fund your PayPal account to ensure there are no problems with either.
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Need to Immediately Deactivate a Skype Number

I purchased a Skype number that turns out to have been previously owned by a scam operation and is still receiving calls. I alreaday purchased a second Skype number to replace it, and canceled the first number.
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How can I deactivate this number immediately? I don't expect a refund, I just want it to go away now. I really don't want to shut down the entire Skype account and lose my Skype name just to deactivate a phone number.
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Hi, Kevin, and welcome to the Community,
Skype needs to be alerted - and due to the nature of the number being abused, I would request a refund! Here is a link to the instruction on how to request a refund: request a refund
Better yet, here is a link to the instruction on how to contact Skype Customer Service via their secure portal: Contact Customer Service
Here are a few extra notes to help you find your way:
You will need to proceed through each step, one at a time. Sign on to the Skype website as requested. Choose the subject and topic which most closely matches the item you need assistance with. Then, continue past Step 2 of the instruction where several articles from the FAQ library will appear for you to review, and proceed to Step 3, Continue Support Request (the blue "button" appears at the lower right corner of the website page). You may also skip through Step 4 where you will be referred back here to the Community; no need to do this as the Community is where you started. When you complete the webform and click Submit, your information is relayed to Skype and you will receive a reply via e-mail.
If you are a Skype Premium or other eligible customer, you will be routed to start an instant message chat session with a Customer Service agent.
Regards,
Elaine
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Skype Number, Calling out and in

Hi Skype Community
I wan't a Skype Number for my webshop and need to know. If I have a Skype number. Can I call to others? and can my customer call me?

Hi, MaxXGaming, and welcome to the Community,
Please remember this: a Skype Number provides a fixed or land line number for people to use to call you, and you answer the call on Skype. In other words, incoming calls only.
You will need credit or a subscription to cover the cost of calls you make from Skype to fixed or land lines and mobile numbers.
Maybe the product names should not have been changed?!
Skype Number = Skype In
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Regards,
Elaine
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