Free Telephone Calls from your computer in North Cyprus using Skype

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 10:56

I assume most members know about Skype, http://www.skype.com



I have spoken to a few people who are on the Island on holiday etc,



about Skype, some have never heard of it!



Basically it's software that can be downloaded FREE to your PC or laptop,



which enables to make free telephone & video calls to to other PC/laptop users.



Great for seeing family etc, while you're away.



Also, if you subscribe you can phone landlines & mobiles



anywhere in the world at very little cost.



We also have bought a local telephone number in UK,



which enables friends and family to phone us, when PC/laptop is running,



either at local rates or free, if they have "Local Calls Free" with their UK phone provider!



For more info http://about.skype.com/



We've had it for some time, couldn't live without it



If you already have Skype, what do you think of it?



Let others know of it's benefits



Or is there a better system?



Navek



Izzet Note - I've changed the subject from "free - free - free". Please use more descriptive subjects. Thanks.

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 11:04

Used Skype for abouth 18months, we keep in contact by web cam on a weekly basis with our friend Ali in Ozancoy, we send photos to one another and at Birthdays instead of posting cards we send them by attaching to the message, easy.

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 11:13

Skype is brilliant, like you Navek I have got a uk number it makes keeping in touch so simple and cheap!

tarry67


Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 1053

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 11:21

I use skype if I want to use a webcam as it is very good, but I find that voip stunt is as good, but calls are free to most landlines over the world for 120 days everytime you top up the account which as to date have not used 1 euro yet. Also MSN Messenger live is very good and its free with no top ups to another computer and very clear.

Katushka1


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 13

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 11:31

Hi Navek



Have used Skype for a while now and find it great and agree with all you have said.



The only thing that I have done is also buy a wireless Skype phone which means that I can use it in any place that has a wireless connection. I was even in the wilds of Scotland where we stumbled across a lovely tea room. The waitress saw me using my phone which she assumed was my mobile and told me that I wouldn't get a signal - she was amazed when I told her I was actually speaking to my friend in St Lucia via my Skype phone!! The one I have is a Belkin wifi which has served me well but I know there are others on the market.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 13:04

I have used skype for ages and its great I speak to my family in Thailand as clear as if they were down the road and friends and family in the UK.

I just credit my skype account as I sometimes like to speak to people on mobiles if they are not on the net. but its still a lot cheaper.

Its a MUST wouldnt be without it.

Sheila

alshaheen


Joined: 10/04/2009
Posts: 736

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 13:58

voıpwıse ıs free to call uk landline number.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 14:13

msg 7



Wrong, voipwise was free to UK landlines but now charge and very bad quality but maybe I over used my allowance! Skype to skype is okay but useless to other telephone providers/receivers/severs when one is paying! However, all very cheap so here's to crackling breaking phone calls and who really wants to hear my dulcet tones!!



Richard

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 14:44

I use skype to ring my family and friends in uk, some of which have skype themselves so the calls are free and for the others who do not have skype they have registered with 18866.com and because my skype number is a uk number it only costs them 5p connection fee which is the basic charge to a UK land line and we can chat for as long as we like, or should I say for as long as 3G will allow me!

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
19/05/2009 14:57

Be aware when registrating using a UK address 15% vat kicks in but not using a Turkish address.



Richard

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 00:16

Hi Brinsley,

Wasn't aware of that.

How much is it using TRNC address?

16%

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 00:54

Message 1



try http://www.internetcalls.com



http://www.smsdiscount.com



used them now for over 2 years.



cheaper than skype and also free landline and cell fone calls to many destinations. usa land line and cell fone is free. also very very cheap to send sms or txt message any where in the world, and free landline calls to about 48 countries.



wouldnt be with out it ,and also use skype for video conference or skype to skype CCs

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 01:00

msg 11



Zero, Mersin 10.



Richard

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 01:10

Message 13



richard. im sorry i dont understand ur question?

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 03:45

Means no vat.



Richard

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 06:43

im new to skype (2 weeks ago) .foun d it easy to use once set up .



i dont think im using it to true potential and glad of info from thread,i registered address in uk and yes 15% vat on calling credit is applicable.

so i need to get out of that .



also i only use via a cheap head set i bought at tesco to get me started ,now very inetersted in getting telephone number and a wireless handfree phone .



i see message 5 a belkinf wifi ?,where and how much please ?



how easy is it to set up and now get a number for skpe to use on that phone ?



kav

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 06:47

Brinsley

My son used to buy credits from the UK and put them on my skype, but now I do it from skype,

I had to put a UK address as it kept asking for a post code which of course we havent here so it wouldnt go through what do others use

Sheila

Quarmby


Joined: 15/09/2008
Posts: 975

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 08:54

Brinslkey Msg 8

I have used Skype to call a mobile in the Outback of Australia absolutely no problems also to mobiles in UK again no problems.

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 09:03

You can also call uk and many other countries landlines free by using voipstunt also free calls to some mobiles



check it out here http://www.smartvoip.com/en/

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 12:24

Mobivox is even better, and you don't even need a PC or Laptop, all you need is a phone (mobile or fixed line).

If you can get a mobile signal from the GC side it is easy, once you are registered with Mobivox.com (you can use an Internet Cafe to do that) you just dial a local call to 25025045.

CJtill


Joined: 02/05/2008
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 12:45

I was using skype when I first got 3G but now due to the poor signal strength I can no longer use it. Is anyone else having that problem?

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 12:59

love the skype,





Spider,x

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 13:25

Post code/Zip address is 'Mersin 10'



Richard

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 13:32

Thanks Richard

Will try that Zip address might work with skype

Sheila

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 22:06

Hi Brinsley, if you already have skype registered in U.K - can and how do you change this to Mersin 10 ?



Cooper

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
20/05/2009 22:27

cooper



All I can think of is run out of your existing credit and start again using another email/skype address.



Richard

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 07:56

Thanks Richard, i will try to open one under my wifes name.



Cooper

R.C.T.Man.



Joined: 27/03/2009
Posts: 746

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 08:05

Just got new Skype upgrade this morning, Skype is fantastic .

But you have to keep up if you want first class service with the updates , which they regularly send to you.

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 10:15

Hi R.C.T.Man

Just checked my Skype for updates.

Click HELP, Check For Updates ! (top right)

Wasn't informed of new update tough :-(

Downloading now.

Thanks'

Navek