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• What are the requirements to obtain a Skype Number in Japan?

  Due to Japanese regulations, effective June 12, 2023, when you request a Skype Number in Japan, you will be required to go through the verification flow in...

• How do I port my landline number to Skype? (EU only)

  In certain EU countries and with certain providers, you can now port your geographic (landline) number to Skype. This process can take up to several weeks,...

• How do I block unwanted calls to my Skype Number?

  Unwanted call blocking is a feature that helps block your Skype Number from receiving unwanted spam calls. It's free to use, and the best part is you'll get...

• What are the requirements to obtain a Skype Number in Germany?

  Due to German regulations, when you request a Skype Number in Germany, you will be required to verify that you are a German resident in the same area where you...

• How do I cancel my Skype Number?

  You can cancel your Skype Number subscription at any time.Important: If you purchased your Skype Number on your iPhone or iPad, you can only cancel and...

• How do I set up a Skype Number as a member’s Caller ID in Skype Manager™?

  This FAQ contains instructions on how to set up Caller ID, change Caller ID and disable Caller ID for members of your Skype Manager.Setting up Caller IDTo set...

• What is caller identification and how do I set it up in Skype?

  Caller identification lets your friends, family, and business contacts know that it's you calling them or sending an SMS message. When you set up caller...

• How is a subscription different to a Skype Number?

  Subscriptions are one, three or 12-month calling plans that let you make minute-limited or unlimited* calls to selected countries, so a subscription is...

• Troubleshooting Skype voice messaging

  Not sure how to set up voice messaging? Check out this handy guide.If you are having problems with voice messaging, check the following issues.I’ve enabled...

• What number will the person I am calling see if I call from Skype?

  If you are calling a Skype contact, your Skype Name will be displayed to the person that you are calling.If you are calling a mobile or landline, for the best...

• Can I display different numbers when I call different countries?

  Yes. If you have registered several numbers to be used for caller identification, you can select a Skype Number or mobile number that has the same area and...

• Why am I not receiving calls to my Skype Number?

  If you're not receiving calls to your Skype Number, make sure that Skype is running, and you are signed in. If you are not signed into Skype, the call will...

• How much will it cost my friends to call my Skype Number?

  Your Skype Number has both an international and area code, so when you call one from a mobile or landline, local and long distance charges apply. However,...