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What is SkypeIn:

SkypeIn is a phone number offered by Skype so as to be able receive calls. The SkypeIn service is different from its SkypeOut service in the way that SkpyeOut is a pc-to-phone calling service using the Skype software.  SkypeIn, on the other hand is just a phone number so as to enable a Skype user to receive incoming calls. Without a SkypeIn service you don’t have a phone number which someone dial to reach you.

SkypeIn Pros:

1. Inexpensive
2. Monthly or Yearly Subscription
3. Can have upto 10 SkypeIn numbers associated to one Skype account (Good for businesses with clients in many different countries)

SkypeIn Cost:

A SkypeIn number costs $18 for 3 months, or $60 for 12 month. Remember its just a number and not calling plan.

If you need a calling plan, Skype offers 3 plans(a bit confusing). If you live in the US/Canada the Skype unlimited US and Canada calling plan at $2.95/month will give unlimted calling in US and Canada.

If you need a calling plan where you will need to call outside of your country of residence , you will need a Skype Unlimited Country Plan at $6.95/month.

If you need to call multiple countries outside of your country of residence , you will need the Skype Unlimited World Plan at  $12.95/month.

SkypeIn Deal:

15% discount on Yearly plan

If you have Skype Calling plan (discussed above) then your SkypeIn number will be 50% Off regular price.

SkypeIn Availability:

SkypeIn local numbers are available in 20 countries. And you can get a local number in any of the 20 countries. It doesn’t matter where you live. You can choose a local number in any country where either your friends, family or your business clients reside. Choosing a number local to others will help them(your family or business clientele) will let them call you by making local calls and avoid international calling cost.

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:

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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