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Group Video Calls, Unlimited Calls To US & Canada With Skype Premium

August 21st, 2011 > Leave a comment

A Skype Premium subscription is needed to make group video calls using Skype. Now, 12-month and 3-month Skype Premium subscriptions are available at up to 50% off, and also include unlimited phone calls to the US and Canada.

Below, compare costs and features for the different Skype Premium subscription lengths. Also, see which is cheaper for calls to the US and Canada, a Skype Premium subscription or an Unlimited calling subscription.

Skype Now Makes 2-Way Video Calls From Android Phones

July 8th, 2011 > 1 comment

Now, with Skype for Android on supported Android phones, make free 2-way Skype video calls over a 3G or Wi-Fi network connection.

Skype To Go: How To Save Money On Long Distance Calls

March 31st, 2011 > 2 comments

What is Skype To Go? With Skype To Go, use any phone to easily make cheap long distance phone calls (at Skype’s low calling rates) by dialling a personalized local number. No software or apps are required; just use any landline or mobile phone.

To use Skype To Go, assign a unique local Skype To Go number to each of your frequently called long distance contacts’ phone numbers. Dial the local Skype To Go number to directly reach your friends, family or contacts, anytime from any phone.

Skype To Go is free to use. It is included with a Skype subscription (pay monthly) and with Skype Credit (pay per minute). Keep reading for more on Skype To Go, including why you should use it, how to set it up, how to use it, and the costs.

Skype For Android Updated, Supports HTC Wildfire And More

November 12th, 2010 > Leave a comment

The official Skype Android app has been updated to support Android phones with lower screen resolutions, such as the HTC Wildfire and others. Several other performance improvements are included in the Skype Android application 1.0.1 update, and are described here.

Skype App Now Available for Android Mobile Phones

October 6th, 2010 > 1 comment

After a long wait, Skype is now available on Android mobile phones. The Skype Android app is a free download from the Android Market, or from skype.com/m on your phone. It requires that your phone is running Android 2.1 or higher.

Comparison: Skype Monthly Subscriptions vs Skype Credit

September 22nd, 2010 > Leave a comment

Skype can be used to make PC-to-phone calls, to either landlines or to cell/mobile phones. There are a few different ways to pay for Skype calls to a regular phone line, namely by purchasing one of a number of Skype Monthly Subscriptions or by purchasing Skype Credit for calls at "Pay As You Go" rates. Depending on your calling habits, choosing one of these payment options could be considerably less expensive for you, when compared to choosing a different option.

Each available Skype Monthly Subscription is discussed here, and monthly costs are compared between Monthly Subscriptions and Pay As You Go. These comparisons are done for a wide range of common calling habits, based on total monthly calls and average outgoing PC-to-phone call length. Save money by selecting the right plan for your calling habits. The comparison charts here are for calls made to the United States (from anywhere), but similar conclusions can be made for the cheapest option for Skype calls to other countries.

Make Skype HD Video Calls With These HD Webcams

September 20th, 2010 > 1 comment

Updated: June 2011

Starting from Skype 4.2, it is now possible to make Skype HD video calls at 720p HD quality (1280×720 resolution at up to 30 frames per second). Skype had announced this HD video calling feature back in January, 2010, but only recently has a wider variety of HD webcams become available. Shown here is what is needed to make HD video calls over Skype, including details on several HD webcams (from Logitech, FreeTalk, faceVsion, and Microsoft).

Alternatives To Fring For Using Skype On Android Mobile Phones

August 5th, 2010 > 4 comments

Fring users have recently been blocked from using Skype accounts to make phone calls in Fring. (Skype Users Are Now Blocked From Making Calls Using Fring) Previously, Fring software had allowed one to use a mobile phone to call landlines and mobile phones through their Skype account (using Skype credit and call rates), rather than needing to call from a computer. When using Fring and an existing wi-fi network connection, only regular Skype call charges applied, and no extra mobile phone data fees or voice talk minutes were used.

Here are two alternatives to Fring that use Skype to make calls from an Android mobile phone.

Update: A Skype app is now available for Android mobile phones.

Skype Users Are Now Blocked From Making Calls Using Fring

July 19th, 2010 > Leave a comment

An earlier post on TechUserFriendly.com discussed using Fring software to make phone calls using your Skype account, from your wi-fi enabled mobile phone. Unfortunately, however, at this time this is no longer possible. That is, you can no longer use your Skype account to make phone calls from Fring.

Update: A new Skype app for Android phones is now available, to go along with some other alternatives to Fring for Skype voice calls.

Use Fring To Make Skype Calls From Your Mobile Phone

April 28th, 2010 > Leave a comment

Update: Skype Users Are Now Blocked From Making Calls Using Fring

Update 2: Alternatives To Fring For Using Skype On Android Mobile Phones

Skype software allows you to make low-cost long distance calls from your computer, to phones or other computers around the world. Fring is a free software application for mobile phones, that easily allows you to make calls from your mobile phone, with your Skype account. Fring needs to connect to the internet to make calls, so use an existing Wi-Fi or wireless network connection to make calls without paying any extra costs. In other words, with Fring on your mobile phone, you can save money with Skype’s low long distance rates, and you can use your mobile phone when making long distance calls, without being stuck at your computer.