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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 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.

Mozy Unlimited Alternative: SugarSync – Save $60 In February

February 21st, 2011 > 1 comment

With recent news of Mozy discontinuing the MozyHome Unlimited computer backup plan, SugarSync is offering a special offer for those looking for a Mozy alternative or an alternative to any other online backup services. SugarSync and Mozy both have several backup options available, with variations in the amount of storage space, the number of devices included for backup, and pricing. SugarSync’s discount offer is detailed here, along with a price comparison of Mozy and SugarSync backup plans.

MozyHome Unlimited vs Free: Feature Comparison

November 4th, 2010 > 1 comment

Update: MozyHome Unlimited is no longer available, and has been replaced by MozyHome 50 GB and MozyHome 125 GB.

Mozy is an online file backup service that helps to protect your important files from computer hard drive failure, accidental file deletion, loss or theft of a computer, or any other situation where you could lose your files. Mozy software can perform automatic and scheduled file backups, for any files you choose to backup.

For the individual user, there is MozyHome Free (free account) and MozyHome Unlimited (paid account). The MozyHome plan that is right for you will depend mainly on how much storage space your files require, how many computers you need to backup, and if you want to commit to a longer-term file backup solution for peace of mind. The features and details of two MozyHome plans are compared 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.

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 “Pay As You Go” Credit vs Monthly Subscription

October 20th, 2009 > Leave a comment

There are many options available through the internet, for making long distance or out-of-area calls from a PC to a regular phone line (either to landlines or to cell phones). One of the most popular ways to make a PC-to-phone call, is by using Skype, which offers the same rates for any time of the day and any day of the week. Skype offers several payment options, but for some it can be unclear which option is the cheapest or most inexpensive.

Depending on both the number of calls you make per month and the length of your average outgoing PC-to-phone call, you can save money by using the right plan, either Skype "Pay As You Go" Credit or a Skype Monthly Subscription. The price option that is the cheapest option for you is discussed below.