After launched Skype To Go back in 2007, and it’s been so popular that Skype decided to offer it to everyone with Skype Credit.
A Skype To Go number lets you make super low-cost international calls from mobiles and landlines. When you’re on the move, dial the Skype To Go number from any phone to reach your friends, family or business partners abroad. Skype To Go numbers are local numbers, so if they’re included in your phone’s calling plan, you’ll pay only the low Skype rates for the calls you make.
With a Skype To Go number, you can call your friend in Australia, your son on holiday in South America, or your colleague in Tokyo at Skype’s super-low rates from a landline or mobile phone – no matter where you are. Skype To Go lets you take low-cost calls everywhere.
How can I get a Skype To Go number?
To get your Skype To Go number, head to your account to activate the number. If you don’t already have some Skype Credit or a subscription, you’ll need to sort that out first.
Skype To Go numbers are currently available for Australia, Chile, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, New Zealand, Poland, Sweden, UK and the US.
How much does it cost?
It's free to set up a Skype To Go number with Skype Credit or a subscription.
Your operator will charge you their standard national rate to call your Skype To Go number – this may even be free if you have inclusive minutes available.
A low per minute call fee for the international call is deducted from your Skype Credit. This may also be free if you have a subscription from Skype – if your subscription includes the US, for example, and you use Skype To Go to call the US, you won’t pay a penny.
