Calling Skype contacts on Skype is always free - but to call a mobile phone or landline through Skype requires Skype Credit or a subscription.
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Find the person you want to call from your Contacts
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If you don't have any contacts, then learn how to find a new contact.
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Select the contact you want to call, and then select the audio
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If the person you want to make an audio call to has a Skype Number or landline added to their account, you have the option to call that number using Skype Credit or your Skype subscription.
Note : In audio calls, the call audio is processed to filter out echo, maintain the audio quality, and reduce the noticeability of missing audio bits (up to 120 milliseconds). In video calls, Skype automatically detects the proportions of your face and optimizes the video so when other video call participants zoom in on your face, Skype automatically uses the available space efficiently. When using background replace or blur, the video stream is processed to find the area of your face and apply the background effect.
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At the end of a call, select the end call
Tip
: You can also quickly turn any chat into a call - just select the
audio
Note : If you've synced your mobile address book with your Skype contact list, you can also make Skype calls right from your device's contact list. Just tap the Skype button next to the person you want to call. (Available in Skype on Android (6.0+), iPhone and iPad).
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From your Calls
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If it's a new call, select up to 100 participants (99 plus yourself) that you want to include.
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Select the Call button. Note : For any group calls with more than 25 participants, they will be ringless. The group will receive a notification that the call has started and can select the Join Call button when they're ready. For video calls with less than 25 participants, when you start a video
Android 4.0.4 - 5.1
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From your Calls
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Select New Group call
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Select all the participants you want to call.
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Select the audio
You'll need a little Skype Credit or a subscription to call someone on their mobile or landline.
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Open the dial pad
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To call an international number, select the country/region from the drop-down menu.
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Search for your contact with either of these methods:
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Using the dial pad, search by the contact's phone number.
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Or use the dial pad's corresponding number/letter key combination to search for the contact by name.
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Follow these steps if you already have the person in your contact list:
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Find the person you want to call from your Contacts
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Select the person you want to call, and then select the audio
Can people call me in Skype from their mobile or landline?
Yes, but you'll need a Skype Number for them to call you on.
Up to 100 people (99 plus yourself) can be on the same audio call. The maximum number of video streams will vary depending on the platform and device you are using. Learn more about Modern grid view where you can view up to 10 video streams at once.
Yes, use the dial pad to enter toll free numbers on Skype. The following countries and number ranges are supported and are free of charge to all users: France: +33 800, +33 805, +33 809 Poland: +48 800 UK: +44 500, +44 800, +44 808 USA: +1 800, +1 866, +1 877, +1 888 Taiwan: +886 80
Skype is not a replacement for your telephone and should not be used for emergency calling. There are some circumstances which limited emergency calling is supported over Skype, learn more .
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