Skype Features Introduction
You will need to purchase SkypeOut credit if you want to be able to make call out to landlines or mobile phones. Calls are charged at around Euro 0.017 cents per minute which is around 2 times SGD, more if you’re calling a cellular phone.
If you need to be contactable via a number instead of a nick, you can opt to purchase a phone number from SkypeIn, with selectable locations from US, UK or some of the other countries listed. Cost is €30 for a 12 month’s subscription.
SkypeIn also comes with a free Skype Voicemail similar to voicemail system on traditional phone networks so in case you not around, your contacts may leave you a message for your to retrieve later on.
Besides these services, there are also other value added services like Skype SMS for sending SMS to your friends and Skype Zone that provide you with access to you’re account in Skype-friendly hotspots located all over the world.
Various Range Of Skype Phones
There are a couple of manufacturers who are quick to capitialize on this emerging market to create phones to go with Skype.
Many different types of these USB phone or Skype phone are available with minimal varying differences.
A typical USB Phone allows users to manage Skype without touching their computer. You scroll through your Skype contact list, tab through Skype windows, put calls on hold, setup conference calls all via the phone interface.
You will still need to be plugged in to your computer with Skype program running to accept and initiate Internet calls.
There are also the Cordless Dualphone can be connected to a normal phone line and to the USB port of a PC, thus allowing you to make normal phone calls and Internet calls.
Finally there are range with much more added features and functionalities like the Linksys CIT2000 and the WSKP100 EZ Connect™ g 802.11b/g Skype Wi-Fi Phone which does not even require a computer to use Skype.
Download Skype
Get SkypeIn
Get SkypeOut
Visit Skype Store
Skype Support
For just €2.00 per month, use Skype Pro to call landlines within your country for free. Plus get discount on your online phone number & purchases at Skype Store.
Skype Business allows you to centrally allocate credit and manage invoicing within
Skype For Business
Control Panel.
VOIP Provider in the US:
The '$19.95 Residential Unlimited' service plan is the most popular plan to
make unlimited local & long distance phone calls anywhere in North America.
Subscribers get:
- 1 month FREE of service
- FREE VoIP adapter to connect a standard phone to the VoIP service
- FREE local phone number in any city in North America (USA or Canada)
- Super low international calling rates
- Number porting is available, please allow 2
- 3 weeks for porting process
- Add
- ons include: virtual numbers in a different city, FAX line, Toll
- Free numbers and more
- Subscribers must have access to high speed internet access (Cable/DSL)
This 'no-contract' service plan comes with the following features:
- Voicemail & Voice to Email (Get voicemails delivered to your email address)
- Caller ID (See who's calling) & Caller ID Blocking (Block out your caller ID on outgoing calls)
- 3 way conference calling (Initiate a conference call with two other parties simultaneously)
- Call forwarding, Call return, Speed Dialing, Automatic Call Back & Online Account Manager
Sign Up!.
Skype VOIP + Skype features + Skype phone range
Call the World From Your Cell Phone
With CellConnect you can make international calls at LOW rates. No PINs or Monthly Fee.
|
