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    I thought that Skype was free...how come I keep being asked to sign up for an account?

    0  Views: 343 Answers: 2 Posted: 12 years ago
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    Colleen

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    You have to create an account to use Skype. Even the free Skype requires an account.

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    Skype to Skype calls, video calls and IMs are free of charge.


    Skype calls to phone numbers require payment by the purchase of credits or a subscription.


     

     

    Skype IS free however you CAN sign up for an account, I did and have actually used it, I called home phone for fun and it worked. The call took money from my account………….

    Far away

    Why would I pay with an account if I could have it free. How do I get on to the free one?
    Colleen

    Moderator
    Click here to download the free version http://www.skype.com/en/download-skype/skype-for-computer/

    The free version is good for Skype to Skype calls. If you use it for making Skype to telephone calls, then they charge you. You have to create an account to purchase Skype credit to make Skype to land line (telephone) calls.


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