What do you think of skype for calling land lines?

14 years ago

I've done it, but you should also get a skpe phone# to go with it. I worked that way from home for many months and would do it again if I needed to.

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MarlboroMonkey

14 years ago

I've been waiting to pull the trigger on this myself and tie it into my Google Voice number. This way I can call out via my phone or skype and the same number will be on caller ID. Only thing is I can't receive calls in and answer on my PC without the skype number which kinda sucks. I think a year of unlimited calling and an online number runs around $60 though so that's not too bad I guess.

I have read a couple different places around the 'net that sometimes it's hard for people to hear you when on Skype to land line calls, as in too quiet. Could be the users gear/setup though, who knows.

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Danielm

14 years ago

Anyone have experience using skype to phone over an android phone for calls?

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kenmichaels 14 years ago

Often, the quality of the skype calls to landline phones, are better
then some of the cell phones.

I use it every day. Its very, very good.

It does have its hiccups, but it seams to be few and far between.

Go for it. you will not be disappointed.
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zuhaib1111

14 years ago

Can any one tell me if i get skype online number $60/year how many free calls i can does per day ?

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JBroyer44 14 years ago

have jsut started my cold calling this week, not many calls.

I bought a stereo headset and signed up for the 2.99 plan. Been working ok as I just use Manta.com and the click to call plugin .

However, I have had a couple people say they can barely hear me or I'm breaking up. A skype phone may be the solution but also sometimes my internet bogs down here as well.

would love to hear others experience as to testing this set up and what headsets sound best.
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Richard Tunnah 14 years ago

Originally Posted by zuhaib1111

Can any one tell me if i get skype online number $60/year how many free calls i can does per day ?

2 different things a skype number and calling. You purchase a skype number that has a local code of many major cities in the world. It rings if you're online with skype or goes to voicemail.
Now to make calls you either pay per call (fairly cheap) or buy a subscription. A subscription allows you to call another country, a continent or the world for a set price. You can call upto 50 numbers per day or make 12 hours of calls per day.

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David Miller

14 years ago

As long as you have a decent broadband connection and a reasonably good headset (and by reasonably goood, I mean you can find many on newegg for under 20 bucks..although the cheap plantronics one is garbage...try any of the seinheiser) anyone you speak with won't know that you're not on a landline. These days you also have to consider that you may be calling cell phones with questionable connections. So bottom line there are so many variables on both sides of the call that there is no ONE best answer.

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KohenD

14 years ago

Make sure you have a good connection and headphones.

If you have that , you are all set. Its perfect for people overseas really

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Jason Kanigan

14 years ago

I use a skype phone # plus the unlimited NA calling. Works well.

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dancorkill

14 years ago

Yep it works well, just remember to make sure no one else is hogging broadband and to turn off any programs that might use data in the background, like dropbox, backup programs, torrents etc.

I have one of the cheap $15 headsets from Skype, sound quality is great.

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iAmNameLess

14 years ago

It works for some, but I wouldn't recommend it. You're depending on your internet connection and even with a great connection people have called me and the quality sucks. Like I said though, it works for some. The only way you will know if it works for you is if you try it.

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JBroyer44

14 years ago

Ya I have to say today has been frustrating.

After I booked my first SMS appointment (Yay!) I kept calling and everyone kept saying I was breaking up. Tried unplugging the modem and router, still same problem.

I'm going to need a different system. Or just hand dial with my EVO, but the thought of doing that makes me cringe. The click to call is so convenient wish I could get it working more reliably.

But yes make sure you have a perfect broadband connection which I do not.

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StrategicCheetah

14 years ago

Originally Posted by JBroyer44

Ya I have to say today has been frustrating.

After I booked my first SMS appointment (Yay!) I kept calling and everyone kept saying I was breaking up. Tried unplugging the modem and router, still same problem.

I'm going to need a different system. Or just hand dial with my EVO, but the thought of doing that makes me cringe. The click to call is so convenient wish I could get it working more reliably.

But yes make sure you have a perfect broadband connection which I do not.

I use Skype and it works well 95% of the time.

I'm not sure what you were using as a headset but I found that the "jack/line in" type connection could be ropey so I upgraded to a wireless USB and the sound quality seemed to improve.

Might be worth looking into that if you are not already using it.

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kenmichaels

14 years ago

Originally Posted by JBroyer44

Ya I have to say today has been frustrating.

After I booked my first SMS appointment (Yay!) I kept calling and everyone kept saying I was breaking up. Tried unplugging the modem and router, still same problem.

I'm going to need a different system. Or just hand dial with my EVO, but the thought of doing that makes me cringe. The click to call is so convenient wish I could get it working more reliably.

But yes make sure you have a perfect broadband connection which I do not.

If you have a smart phone, install skype on it, and tether it to your pc.

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JBroyer44 14 years ago

Originally Posted by kenmichaels

If you have a smart phone, install skype on it, and tether it to your pc.

when you tether it does that allow you to click to call? AS I do have skype on my phone
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- kenmichaels 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by JBroyer44
  
  when you tether it does that allow you to click to call? AS I do have skype on my phone
  
  my android does
  
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uppergrade

14 years ago

I m using it for my outgoing calls, it is working good. I suggest you to buy it now, you will not regret for it.

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grayensmith

14 years ago

Skype lets you contact your calls to landlines, but you can do that with Skype, ought to be involved with the service pay of Skype. They charge you about two cents per minute in case you like skypes program and you are worn out of paying for your mobile phone or what ever the case, you can join skypes countless plan which is about $ three per month for calls U.S. and Canada.

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MaggieMay

14 years ago

I have a skype number and use it for calling international landlines in Europe and for receiving calls which get diverted to my home number. 90% of the time it works very well. Much better than a couple of years ago.

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TyBrown

14 years ago

I've got that service for my assistant and it's been great. When she's out of the office she forwards it to her cell and then forwards it to my cell after hours. Great options and functionality.

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Deidra Renee

14 years ago

I used Skype and a headset (Logitech brand..got it from Walmart for around $17) for a while..it worked great..no one said I was breaking up, I could hear clearly, etc.. But I would like to know why I had to pay $13 a month for the Unlimited World plan and everyone is saying they only paid $2??

Anyway I'm canceling after this month because for some reason it recently has stopped me from calling after I make 100 calls. I just read the policy on the pack and it says you can only call 50 different numbers a day.

For one, I made more than 50 and for two, it's not unlimited if I can only make 50 or 100 calls. I have been using my cellphone for the past week and it works just fine

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MaggieMay

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Deidra Renee

I used Skype and a headset (Logitech brand..got it from Walmart for around $17) for a while..it worked great..no one said I was breaking up, I could hear clearly, etc.. But I would like to know why I had to pay $13 a month for the Unlimited World plan and everyone is saying they only paid $2??

Anyway I'm canceling after this month because for some reason it recently has stopped me from calling after I make 100 calls. I just read the policy on the pack and it says you can only call 50 different numbers a day.

For one, I made more than 50 and for two, it's not unlimited if I can only make 50 or 100 calls. I have been using my cellphone for the past week and it works just fine

Ipay 27 because I only have the unlimited europe plan.

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DennisMc

14 years ago

I just signed up for Skype 2 hrs ago, then seen this thread. Good thread I'll keep my eye on.

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paul_1

14 years ago

Skype voice plan is an alternative option. It is cost effective and has other features as well such as voicemail. This will make sure that you won't miss any important calls even if you're offline. A good internet connection and headset is all I need, and it does work to my advantage. Deidra is right, it only allows to call 50 US numbers per day because of what they call "Fair Usage Policy". I would say that if you really do not make that much calls, then get yourself a Skype number.

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D37

14 years ago

Originally Posted by paul_1

Skype voice plan is an alternative option. It is cost effective and has other features as well such as voicemail. This will make sure that you won't miss any important calls even if you're offline. A good internet connection and headset is all I need, and it does work to my advantage. Deidra is right, it only allows to call 50 US numbers per day because of what they call "Fair Usage Policy". I would say that if you really do not make that much calls, then get yourself a Skype number.

I'm looking for something that will allow more than 50 US numbers per day....

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dsafeer

14 years ago

Skype works great for me. I don't call in the U.S., just international and the connection is great 99% of the time.

I use Skype for video conference in the U.S. and the service is great.

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mayankgangwal

14 years ago

Yes the skype callings are more than affordable as i m also using it for call.

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D37

14 years ago

I'm also taking a look at Ring Central at the moment...

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c.t.coburn

14 years ago

worked great for me for over 4 years.

also ditched the expensive cell phone plans and use t-m@bil@ $1.00 per day plan (costs you $1.00 per day when used, nothing when you don't.) so you can save money there too.

being in business is about saving money where possible not just making a bunch of money.

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