AionXn_ Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 hmm...so im in canada, if i call poeple in canada or us, do the OTHER person have to pay? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587510937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOC Veteran Posted May 15, 2006 Veteran Share Posted May 15, 2006 Just to be clear, this offer is only going to run until the end of this year. Of course that's a long 6+ months here, and they may extend it beyond that at any point, or decide to include other countries. We just don't know. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Just to be clear, this offer is only going to run until the end of this year. Of course that's a long 6+ months here, and they may extend it beyond that at any point, or decide to include other countries. We just don't know. They are going to have to if other Messengers, etc, follow suit. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Ark Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Just to be clear, this offer is only going to run until the end of this year. Of course that's a long 6+ months here, and they may extend it beyond that at any point, or decide to include other countries. We just don't know. 6 months is still a good period for any free service hehe.. now whats gonna be interesting is too see if yahoo and other companies will make their pc-phone service free because skype is obviously in direct competetion with them.. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOC Veteran Posted May 15, 2006 Veteran Share Posted May 15, 2006 They are going to have to if other Messengers, etc, follow suit. Yes, I'm pretty sure with this move, Microsot and AOL, possibly even Google will have to include some sort of similar (if not better) deal with their own messengers. This should be interesting. 6 months is still a good period for any free service hehe.. now whats gonna be interesting is too see if yahoo and other companies will make their pc-phone service free because skype is obviously in direct competetion with them.. Yes, as I said in my post, 6+ months is a long time. It'll certainly be interesting to see Yahoo and AOL/AIM and Google especially respond to this. I think if anyone, Google will come out with something kicking soon. Don't forget though, AOL/AIM is going to offer everyone a free phone number and unlimited incoming calls. So technically speaking, if you use AOL/AIM for incoming stuff, and Skype for outgoing, you'd never have to pay a cent for phone calls anymore :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazih3nri Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Just freaking awesome... I can't believe I gave my headset to someone. Now I have to go out and buy another one. Yet it's going to be worth it.. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Yeah my money is on Google to do this next, followed by Yahoo. Just freaking awesome... I can't believe I gave my headset to someone. Now I have to go out and buy another one. Yet it's going to be worth it.. I like using my regular Panasonic headphones along with the Logitech USB mic. You can get it only for just 12 bucks these days. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des429 Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 damn, its not working for me. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chan Smith Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 alot of people are having this problem I read. Skype doens't have the ip's set right. Some aren't shown a location or shown in U.S and they are. Who knows if it will be fixed. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viserov Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Very. Awesome! Sweet! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOC Veteran Posted May 15, 2006 Veteran Share Posted May 15, 2006 (edited) damn, its not working for me. Just to be sure, do you live in the US or Canada? :| If you don't live in the US or Canada it won't work. Edited May 15, 2006 by LOC Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eminem213486 Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Yeah my money is on Google to do this next, followed by Yahoo. then microsoft with LIVEmessenger - always last Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
signalpirate Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Just to be sure, do you live in the US or Canadan? :| If you don't live in the US or Canada it won't work. has anyone tried this outside of the us and canada??? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOC Veteran Posted May 15, 2006 Veteran Share Posted May 15, 2006 I've seen posts from people that are in the UK and France, it doesn't work. You must live in the US or Canada and must be calling someone from the US or Canada. For the time being this is how it will be, but I'm pretty sure once everyone and their Mother is using this, or Google/Yahoo/MSN etc all do something similar, Skype will add either more countries to the list, or allow full on incoming and outgoing type stuff. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeR Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 is there a Mac version of this software? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOC Veteran Posted May 15, 2006 Veteran Share Posted May 15, 2006 is there a Mac version of this software? http://www.skype.com/download/skype/macosx/ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeR Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 uhh they even have a widget...thanks LOC Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceBrewedBeer Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 just click the dial tab and type: +1 area_code phone_number you must have the '+' before the 1 do not click the "Call phones" button and ignore the yellow space that says you need to buy credit Yeah I know that part, but when it's dialing a red notice comes up saying I need to buy credit and the call fails. I'm using the newest skype. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AionXn_ Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Does the recieving person get charged? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOC Veteran Posted May 15, 2006 Veteran Share Posted May 15, 2006 Yeah I know that part, but when it's dialing a red notice comes up saying I need to buy credit and the call fails. I'm using the newest skype. Ok, are you using the 2.5 beta? If you are, don't even bother putting in the + sign or anything. If you just use the dialpad and type say "6666661212" Skype will automatically put the + and a 1 in front when you hit the green call button. And make SURE in the 1. box you have US or Canada selected. Then it will work as you'll see in the 2. box when you dial. Does the recieving person get charged? This would depend on their calling plans with the telco they have. My guess would be no, they wouldn't be charged. But it really depends on the plan they have. If they have an unlimited style plan, then obviously no. But if they only have a certain amount of minutes per month, then they might be. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Ark Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Does the recieving person get charged? Depends on their phone plan. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceBrewedBeer Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Ok, are you using the 2.5 beta? If you are, don't even bother putting in the + sign or anything. If you just use the dialpad and type say "6666661212" Skype will automatically put the + and a 1 in front when you hit the green call button. And make SURE in the 1. box you have US or Canada selected. Then it will work as you'll see in the 2. box when you dial. Yeah, I noticed that. I have a 71.xxx.xx.xx IP address and that seems be causing problems with quite a few people trying skype out. =/ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancode20 Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 The 2.0 version is dated as being newer than the 2.5 beta. So that's the one to download, or is the beta better? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
khalsa Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 wasnt working until I got the beta, works pretty good now. Though a couple people have complained about echoing. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AionXn_ Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 ^maybe you are using the speakers to listen when they speak, i would suggest trying a headset Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/461327-skypeout-now-free-to-us-and-canada/page/2/#findComment-587511873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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