|
|
Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on May 30, 2011 16:59:50 GMT -5
I have a friend that lives in Japan/Ireland. He wants me to Skype with him. I downloaded Skype on my cell and purchased $10 in credits.
How exactly does it work?
What calls are free vs. what calls do I get charged for?
Is it video to video? Will I see him and/or will he see me?
I saw a chat feature as well. Does that mean it can act as an AIM instead of a phone call?
Any other helpful hints would be appreciated.
|
|
|
|
Post by ß®å¢K$ßâ¢k on May 30, 2011 17:00:57 GMT -5
You shouldn't have purchased anything. If someone else has Skype...It's free. The only time you'll need to pay is if you were using Skype to call a phone.
|
|
|
|
Post by James Hetfield on May 30, 2011 17:03:32 GMT -5
Yeah, if you both have Skype, its free. If you purchase credits, you can use Skype to call a regular phone anywhere in the world.
|
|
|
|
Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on May 30, 2011 17:14:37 GMT -5
You shouldn't have purchased anything. If someone else has Skype...It's free. The only time you'll need to pay is if you were using Skype to call a phone. Oh crap. Damn. Ok. So Skype to Skype, even internationally is still free? But since Skype is a free program....wouldnt everyone have access to use Skype, never needing to ever pay? |
|
|
|
Post by James Hetfield on May 30, 2011 17:17:19 GMT -5
I've talked to people on Skype from the UK and Germany... its free.
|
|
|
|
Post by ß®å¢K$ßâ¢k on May 30, 2011 17:19:29 GMT -5
You shouldn't have purchased anything. If someone else has Skype...It's free. The only time you'll need to pay is if you were using Skype to call a phone. Oh poop. Damn. Ok. So Skype to Skype, even internationally is still free? But since Skype is a free program....wouldnt everyone have access to use Skype, never needing to ever pay? It's why I don't understand Skype either, lol. I use it for free, that's all I know...And you can make three way calls (no video) if they're all your friends on Skype. |
|
|
|
Post by James Hetfield on May 30, 2011 17:31:04 GMT -5
I've had like 6 one time.
|
|
|
|
Post by ß®å¢K$ßâ¢k on May 30, 2011 17:42:10 GMT -5
I've had like 6 one time. I wish I knew that many people....Like...With Skype. |
|
|
|
Post by extreme on May 30, 2011 17:56:50 GMT -5
You shouldn't have purchased anything. If someone else has Skype...It's free. The only time you'll need to pay is if you were using Skype to call a phone. Oh poop. Damn. Ok. So Skype to Skype, even internationally is still free? But since Skype is a free program....wouldnt everyone have access to use Skype, never needing to ever pay? Yeah but you need good internet connection in order for it to work. You can pretty much make calls with the ipod touch if you want but you would only be able to at wifi hotspots. |
|
|
|
Post by the franchise on May 30, 2011 18:20:02 GMT -5
Is your friend Devitt?
|
|
Deleted
Joined on: May 18, 2024 7:24:04 GMT -5
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 30, 2011 18:24:44 GMT -5
LOL was he too obvious about that!? |
|
eddie eddie
Main Eventer
Joined on: Aug 17, 2009 17:54:26 GMT -5
Posts: 2,873
|
Post by eddie eddie on May 30, 2011 19:18:09 GMT -5
|
|
hbkrules
Main Eventer
WF 10 Year Member
Joined on: Jun 18, 2002 11:49:32 GMT -5
Posts: 2,115
|
Post by hbkrules on May 30, 2011 20:30:11 GMT -5
Like others have said skype only costs money if you are calling an actual phone number. The fact that it is free skype to skype anywhere in the world is why it is so popular.
|
|
|
|
Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on May 30, 2011 22:29:58 GMT -5
Like others have said skype only costs money if you are calling an actual phone number. The fact that it is free skype to skype anywhere in the world is why it is so popular. Ok. So when I call them, I am not actually calling a number if they provided me a name to search for? |
|
|
|
Post by juicewinslow on May 30, 2011 23:00:22 GMT -5
Like others have said skype only costs money if you are calling an actual phone number. The fact that it is free skype to skype anywhere in the world is why it is so popular. Ok. So when I call them, I am not actually calling a number if they provided me a name to search for? You will just be connecting to a username... I believe. |
|
PenguinDeluxe
Main Eventer
20 Refs and Counting
Joined on: Dec 19, 2006 21:22:54 GMT -5
Posts: 4,932
|
Post by PenguinDeluxe on May 31, 2011 0:14:44 GMT -5
Ok. So when I call them, I am not actually calling a number if they provided me a name to search for? You will just be connecting to a username... I believe. Yup or email address, however you find them. Its sort of like adding a friend on facebook, but being able to voice or video chat with them. Skype credit is only needed to call a landline (which is useful if you are in another country and need to contact someone). You can have a ton of folks in a call, I've had up to 12 before. Its a shame they got rid of multi vid after that one version went out of beta. Now its a premium exclusive. Still, for what you need, Skype, no extra frills, is just fine. |
|
|
|
Post by Lord Ragnarok on May 31, 2011 1:00:57 GMT -5
I would try to explain it to you, but I would need someone to try and explain it to me first.
|
|
zappa2510
Main Eventer
- 45 Refs & Counting -
Joined on: Nov 23, 2008 23:43:39 GMT -5
Posts: 1,471
|
Post by zappa2510 on May 31, 2011 1:33:34 GMT -5
think of skype as any instant messenger, but you can talk and video chat with it. you only have to pay for credits if your calling a land or mobile phone number. but if you skype to skype then its free.
|
|
|
|
Post by mck on May 31, 2011 10:14:11 GMT -5
Guys I have two friends that live in Dudleyville and I want to talk to them on skype. Where do I get skype from?
|
|
PenguinDeluxe
Main Eventer
20 Refs and Counting
Joined on: Dec 19, 2006 21:22:54 GMT -5
Posts: 4,932
|
Post by PenguinDeluxe on May 31, 2011 18:14:09 GMT -5
Guys I have two friends that live in Dudleyville and I want to talk to them on skype. Where do I get skype from? When the eye of the third sun is in the temple of the moongoosee, that is when it shall descend upon thy throne. Or else just go to skype.com |
|
