SkypeIn Local Numbers
SkypeIn is a phone service with a local phone number in 20 countries. It a number that can be dialed from a land line phone or a cell phone to reach you. When dialed Skype will route the call over the internet to your Skype account. If you are online you will get the call immediately . If you are offline and have a voice mail with Skype, the call will go to your voice mail and the caller can leave a message for you.
The advantage of this service is that you can get SkypeIn local number in any of the 20 countries where Skype offers this service irrespective of your actual country of residence. For instance you live in the USA but have friends and family in Hong Kong. You can get a SkypeIn local number for Hong Kong. When your friends dial you, they will call your number which is a local number for them and so will incur local rates only, but you will get the calls in the USA.
How much does SkypeIn Local Numbers cost: For a limited time
Skype is offering a deal. You can get a unique SkypeIn number at
$18 for 3 months, or $60 for 12 month. Remember SkypeIn is not a calling plan, its a local number for you to receive calls.
For which Countries are the Skype In Local Numbers Available:
- Australia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan *
- Korea, Republic of
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Poland
- Romania
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- USA
Additional Savings:
If you sign up for a Skype unlimited US and Canada calling plan which costs $2.95/month, then you will get 50% off your SkypeIn local number. With the unlimited US, Canada calling plan you get unlimited calling to any land line or cell phone in the US and Canada from your computer. Plus you get free voice mail included with your subscription.
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