How to Use Skype to Call Any Phone？

Ways to Call a Regular Phone via Skype

Skype has moved away from pay-as-you-go options; now, to call a mobile or landline from Skype, you need a subscription31. To explore subscription options, click your username in the desktop or mobile app and select 'Skype to Phone'8. After subscribing, dial the number using the dial pad and tap the call button.

When using the desktop version

1.Locate the currency symbol adjacent to your name.

In the Skype desktop application, find your name and profile picture at the top of the left - hand menu bar. There, you'll notice a currency symbol along with an amount. For instance, if you're in the United States and haven't bought any Skype credits or subscriptions yet, it will display “$0.00”. Click on this number, and a pop - out menu will appear.

If the number shown is not zero, it indicates that you have some remaining, unused Skype credits. You can utilize these credits to make calls; however, it's no longer feasible to replenish them.

Alternatively, you can click on your name and choose “Skype to Phone” from the pop - up menu to view your subscription alternatives.

2.Choose a subscription option.

Previously, Skype enabled you to buy Skype credits for making pay - as - you - go phone calls. However, this option has been recently phased out. [1] Now, in order to call a regular phone from Skype, you have to purchase a subscription. In the Skype to Phone pop - up menu, pick the subscription plan that suits you best.

The most suitable subscription option is determined by the region of the phone number(s) you intend to dial. For example, if you mainly want to call people in the US, you should select the United States option.

Click “Continue” for the subscription you desire and then select “Pay Now”. Follow the instructions to complete the setup of your subscription plan.

3.Tap the Dial Pad icon.

Return to the main Skype menu. In the left - hand menu bar, at the top, click the icon next to the search bar. It resembles a square composed of nine dots with an additional single dot beneath it.

5.Input the phone number (including the country/area code).

The input field is situated at the top of the window. You have the option to type in the number using your keyboard or click the numbers on the on - screen dial pad.

As you type, suggestions for the mobile phone numbers of your Skype contacts will show up.

In case you're unsure of the country code, you can utilize the "Countries and Regions" dropdown menu at the top of the dial pad window to choose the appropriate code.

When using the mobile version

1.When you're logged into the Skype app, your name and profile picture should be visible at the top of the screen. Tap this area to access a new menu.

2.Choose Skype to Phone.

You'll find this option close to the top of the menu, beneath the SKYPE PHONE heading.

3.Select a subscription option. 

Skype has discontinued the option to purchase Skype Credit for pay-as-you-go calls; now you'll need a monthly subscription based on the regions you want to call. Choose your desired subscription from the available list and tap 'Continue'. Finally, tap 'Pay Now' and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup of your subscription plan.

4.In the Skype app, tap the 'Phone' icon located at the bottom of the screen. 

This button, which resembles a dial pad, opens the phone menu, allowing you to make calls to mobile phones and landlines (with Skype Credit or a subscription).

5.Press the dial pad button.

It is a blue button featuring an image of a dial pad, located in the bottom - right corner of the screen.

6.Input the phone number you wish to call.

Type in the complete number, beginning with the country code.

Should you be unaware of the country code, tap on the dropdown menu at the top of the screen to choose the appropriate country or region.

7.Press the call button to initiate your call.

It is the blue button that has an icon of a phone receiver at the bottom of the screen.