Skype to go expenses

Does Skype to go have daily subscription expense? I turned this feature yesterday and my credit is decreasing since!

ChezBernier wrote:
1. Recently, we noticed our Skype credit has dwindled down to approximately $3 or so;
2. however no where online can we find a statement, or anything to show what calls or expenses has caused our Skype credit to go down?
3. Whenever we place an international phone call, we assumed our unlimited month subscription covered the cost of these calls? Is this not correct?
4. We have a Skype telephone number, too. Is this necessary in order to subscribe to the unlimited international calls?
5. Final question: sometimes I place international calls on my mobile phone using my Skype app. Does this incur a fee?
Hello and welcome to the Skype Community.
1. Your account shows that your current credit balance is $28.76 after your $25.00 purchase on July 5th 2015.
2. Full details are on your account page. Click on "Usage".
3. It is correct provided the country and number you call are covered by your Subscription e.g. the UK Shared Cost - 0845 number you called is not covered and your credit account was charged.
4. No. It's not necessary.
5. No. It doesn't incur a fee.

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