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• Emergency calling support in Skype for the United States

  Skype now supports emergency calls to 911 in the United States. You can also enable 911 emergency location sharing to permit Skype to automatically capture and...

• Are the Skype rates different in the European Economic Area?

  As of May 15th, 2019, a new European Union regulation caps the prices of calls and SMS for Skype users residing in the European Economic Area (EEA), under...

• How do I schedule a call in Skype?

  Call scheduling in Skype makes it easy to set a reminder for a one-to-one call with you and your friends or family. You don't need a shared calendar since the...

• How do I answer a Skype call?

  If you're signed into Skype, you can receive calls. You'll see an incoming call notification screen where you can: Select the Call button to answer the call...

• What should I do if I receive unwanted calls in Skype?

  If you are receiving unwanted calls in Skype, you can change your call settings to only allow calls from your contacts to ring on your device: Select your...

• Can I call people in other countries with Skype?

  Yes. Skype to Skype calls are free anywhere in the world. You can also call from Skype to someone on their mobile or landline with a subscription or Skype...

• How do I use a headset, microphone or speakers with Skype?

  If you don't have a headset, microphone or speakers, you can still use Skype to send and receive instant messages. However, to make and receive calls with...

• How do I make a call in Skype?

  Calling Skype contacts on Skype is always free - but to call a mobile phone or landline through Skype requires Skype Credit or a subscription. Find the...

• Why can't I make calls to India from India?

  Calling within India from Skype to mobiles and landlines is no longer available.You can still make free Skype to Skype calls within India, and you can still...

• What is a shared cost number?

  Shared cost numbers are premium numbers in the UK, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, France, Portugal and the Netherlands, often used by businesses and other...

• 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...

• Why was I charged a certain price for a call?

  If you believe you have been charged incorrectly for a call, please contact Skype Customer Service and outline the exact date and time of the call you made. We...

• How much is the connection fee in Skype?

  A connection fee applies to all calls to mobiles and landlines made using Skype Credit, where the call is answered and lasts longer than one second. The...

• How do I use a Bluetooth device with Skype?

  To use Skype with a Bluetooth device (such as a wireless headset): Make sure you're using the latest version of Skype. Turn on your Bluetooth device to make...

• 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...

• What happens when someone calls me on Skype while I’m on another call?

  You'll get an incoming call notification screen where you can: Select the Video Call button to answer the new call with video. The call you're already on...

• How much does it cost to call mobiles and landlines from Skype?

  Skype to Skype calls are free – but to call a mobile or landline from Skype, you need a little Skype Credit or a subscription. The price you pay depends on...

• What are exit codes, and why do I need them?

  We've all been there. Your friend or family member overseas is waiting for your call. You've double-checked the phone number a hundred times, but for some...

• How do I use Skype call forwarding?

  Call forwarding lets you forward your Skype calls to voice messaging, a landline or mobile number, or another Skype contact. To set up call forwarding: Sign...