For example, I live in the UK and my Mom lives in Colorado – I have a UK local number for my Mom that I can call her directly with. You can choose direct dial numbers that are in your local country code (and area code where it applies), so it’s the same as if you would be making a local call to friends who may live all over the world.

With the new version, rather than having one access number and a voice menu to navigate, your contacts (up to 9) will be given a dedicated direct dial number. The main difference is that before, you had 1 Skype-to-go access number that pointed to a voice menu that gave you the option to use pre-saved speed dials.

Update 2: We have received word back from Skype, there is no mention of why it was flagged as a “new” way to save on calls but we now know the what has been added to the service this time around: We have contacted the company for clarification on what the latest announcement accounts for. Update: Skype To Go is not a new service but has received renewed exposure by the Skype team.

It’s free to set up a Skype To Go number but you can only use nine of them, meaning you will need to make sure you choose the friends or family that you call on a regular basis.Ĭlick here, log into or set up a new Skype account, the process is very easy. Users need an existing Skype account to take advantage of the service, either by using Skype Credit or their monthly subscription.

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