Skype Deals and where people use them

ilsan0 on 02/04/2017 - 10:07
Last edited 02/04/2017 - 10:08

Hi Guys,

In light of recent Skype deals, I wanted to see how many of us use skype to call phones/mobiles throughout this world and what we thought of the service.

Perhaps there is a better deal out there or we are doing well.

Poll Options

  • 5
    Australia
  • 9
    Asia
  • 2
    Africa
  • 2
    Antarctica
  • 3
    Europe
  • 0
    North America
  • 0
    South America
  • 7
    Not Applicable
  • 3
    Candy
Internet

Comments

  • Clear on 02/04/2017 - 10:22

    Wish I could vote more than once. I make frequent calls to Europe and Asia.

    • ilsan0 on 02/04/2017 - 10:27

      How do i add that option?

      • Savas on 02/04/2017 - 10:55

        You can't

      • ronnknee on 02/04/2017 - 10:57

        You can't.

  • Savas on 02/04/2017 - 11:03

    Lycamobile used to be cheap, now we are on the TPG XXL bundle. Mainly call mobiles/landlines in Greece, United States and United Kingdom.

  • retiredfeline on 02/04/2017 - 11:03
    +2

    I use it sometimes to call local numbers but while overseas. For when I don't have a local SIM but have WiFi.

    • davidg444 on 03/04/2017 - 17:18

      I had around $5 Skype credit when I went to Europe last year. It saved me heaps when I had to make a number of Skype Out calls back to Australia especially to call my bank when I had a European SIM in my phone - all I needed was wifi access. I still had $1.20 left after all of my calls. I am heading overseas again soon and so I have topped up my Skype Credit so I will be ready again. An issue is that if you do it direct online with Microsoft in the online skype account they want you to top up a min of $16 - for me a near certainty I would end up with unused credit that will go inactive. A better option is to buy a $10 Skype gift card from the supermarket - you can top up with that which is what I did. Even better when they are discounted on OzBargain but can be hit and miss to buy the $10 gift card as they sell out fast when discounted.

      I would recommend topping up/checking activation of skype credit before going overseas if you are taking a smartphone that is not going to roam.

  • batrarobin on 02/04/2017 - 11:52

    I have Skype unlimited world calling subscription from 3 years ago which they don't offer anymore. My subscription is recurring every year and gets renewed automatically as long as there is sufficient credit on my account. Costs $116 a year i.e. $58 with 50% off giftcards which is an awesome value!

    • ilsan0 on 02/04/2017 - 12:30
      +1

      Thats great value.
      In my case I have (Negotiated) $50 per month to Telstra - 12 GB per month data, Unlimited calls + free calls to landline and mobiles for 14 countries (I call in Asia so its included ).

      For me this is a better deal.

      In your circumstance, your deal is awesome too.

      Its all relative.

    • Oofy Doofy on 02/04/2017 - 15:34
      +1

      Skype Unlimited World Calling is right here? Did it used to be a better deal a few years ago?

      • bluesky on 02/04/2017 - 16:02
        +1

        They don't tell you what the prices will be if continuing this subscription after the trial.

        Edit: I found the info, World unlimited mins is now AU$183.60, billed annually; quite a substantial increase from a few years ago.

      • batrarobin on 02/04/2017 - 16:44

        No, not this one.. This latest subscription has limited countries in the list. "unlimited calls to mobiles in 8 countries/regions and landlines in 63".

        Mine is with unlimited calling in most countries in the world.

  • Oofy Doofy on 02/04/2017 - 15:30

    Backup credit to call anyone in AUS, and Asia mobiles/landlines. We use Kogan and Lebara deals plus Skype in this household.

  • rjb on 02/04/2017 - 17:06

    I use Skype for making international calls.

  • jd4free on 02/04/2017 - 18:11

    I use it for occasional business calls to the Philippines and Vice versa, not many good quality options out there I find..
    & I call Europe often too, just because I have the credit there.
    Not sure why Skype eventually banned all 8 of our accounts a few years back.( they refused to tell me why ) but really annoyed as i lost all my credit too.
    Maybe because I was making too many calls in a month. i.e average of 300 calls, but I know some people make more calls than that, so not sure why to this day,

  • simmos on 03/04/2017 - 15:29

    I'm also on an old deal 89c/month gets me 69minutes calling to Oz landlines. By maintaining this sub I get 50% off my Skype-in number .. the 000 at the end of my Perth (089) number got me over line. Skype-in is good but often drops on answering on iPhone (but not Mac) device for unknown reason. A really good and reliable feature of Skype-in is the call divert to overseas number. The calls are always crystal clear/telecom quality with no lag or jitter etc. I'm just learning that 50%skype credit deals can be applied to paying for subs such as Skype-in and plans but how to do it is a little unclear.

  • pinnacle on 22/06/2017 - 07:24

    I took 'Skype Premium Unlimited - 12 months' few years back and continue with that. It comes with 'Call mobiles and landlines in over 50 countries'. I think this plan is no longer available. I get charged $116.49. With the credit seliing at 40% discount, it equates to $5.82 Per Month. No complaints.

    • ilsan0 on 22/06/2017 - 09:34

      Thats a good deal

  • nmperera on 01/09/2017 - 21:33

    Is there any one hear want to sell the old skype premium subscription?

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