MexicoGringoGuy
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I found a cheaper way to Skype!
Ok.. as most of you know Skype is from the U.K. well one day I was looking at the UK site and the Subscriptions and plans were different... They
also Included an Online Number for Free... So I tried it on my Skype account.. NO GO.. so after researching a little, I found out that you have to
be registered as a european user to get those plans.. SO I signed up for a new account.. it was real simple .. it asked what username and passord
I wanted... What country and city I live in, and thats IT!! I put London, U.K. as my country... Then I signed up for the UNLIMTED USA &
Canada Plan.. Meaning that you can call ANY US or Canadian number from your Skype (you can be anywhere in the world) for FREE (besides the monthly
subscription of $5.50 USD.. and I got a San Diego Number (619) for free Included.. So basicly, for Unlimited calling to USA and Canada, and a San
Diego Number its $65.00 for the Year... Which is a GREAT deal!!!!! Plus they give you a little more than a dollar each month in credit to call
other countries....
so to recap..
Sign up for skype saying that you live in UK (address not required during sign up)
sign up for Unlimited Country (USA & Canada)
Pay like $5.50 USD
then pick your number (Mexican Numbers arent available when you sign up as a european .. not sure why)
then your set to go!!!
Any questions let me know My skype is MexicoGringo
Tony
Oh and also.. dont worry if you have a US Credit Card, or billing address.. it still worked for me... But you can not use the same card for more
than one skype account.. So I used Paypal using the same card.. (Ebay owns paypal, and Skype)
T
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MexicoGringoGuy
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And also... I found a Skype Adapter at Radio Shack in SD (close to food for less) for 5 bucks on Clearance It was the last one, BUT he said the
other Stores may have them.. It was normally 55.00 USD
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What adapter ??
I use Skype free with no adapter.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Diver
What adapter ??
I use Skype free with no adapter. |
The Adapter that allows you to use a regular phone, either corded or codless with your skype.. You plug into your computer, and you plug your phone
into the adaptor and there you go.. You can also plug a regular phone line into it that will allow you to make both regular and Skype calls from the
same phone...
I know there are phones out there with Skype Built in, BUT for 5 bucks and a phone you already have its a good deal...
I do eventually want to get a phone with integrated skype so you can plug into the router not your pc..
Heres the link to the adapter
.Adapter
[Edited on 7-13-2008 by MexicoGringoGuy]
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Diver
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Ah ha, I have only used a head-set with mic so far.
Thanks
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MexicoGringoGuy
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Yeah me too.. BUt now I can use my regular cordless phone and wont have to be tied down to the computer , or look like madona at concert...
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Looking on the web I ran across a vonage add, offering the same thing as Skype.. BUT their price is 24.95 a month Plus tax !!
Vonage Site
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MexicoGringoGuy
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Cool Skype Phones
Ok so I am on a Skype Crusade I guess.. there are some Cool phones out now that work like cell phones as long as you have a wifi connection, you
dont even need to be home..
Belkin Phone
SMC Phone
NetGear Phone
The cheapest is SMC but for 3 bucks more the Belkin is better..... I am going to save up for one of them I think, to use around the house, and
anywhere there is Wi-fi...
I just wonder how long this will last with skype , seems to cheap and too good to be true!!
[Edited on 7-13-2008 by MexicoGringoGuy]
[Edited on 7-13-2008 by MexicoGringoGuy]
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Magic Jack....works great. magicjack.com
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MexicoGringoGuy
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OK... So I have done my math... and sorry to get so exited and thinking I found a great deal.... Heres what I found.... : The deal I told you about
is essentially the same as you can get as a regsiterd US user.. the only difrence is its cheaper upfront cost Apx. $5.50 USD a month for unlimited US
/ Can and a Phone number free, in leu of the option for US users 2.95 a month for unlimited US / Can, BUT you have to pay for a phone number with s
diso**** still $30 a year.... In the end those two amont sre the same. So if your on a budget like me, the was I said above is better because its
lower upfront... the normal way is the same end game, BUT higher upfront... I havent decided which account I will stay with.. we will see..
Tony
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lencho
| Quote: | Originally posted by MexicoGringoGuy
The cheapest is SMC but for 3 bucks more the Belkin is better..... I am going to save up for one of them I think, to use around the house, and
anywhere there is Wi-fi... |
Belkin? Would you buy products from a company that does this (click)?
--Larry |
To be honest I have found similr stories on majicjack, and many , many other products.. there is always going to be people that doesnt like someone
or somebody so if you have enough time to scour the inyternet you could find dirt on any big company.... I have useld Belkin alot, and find thier
products to be very good, and have never Had an issue with them.. To each thier own i guess....
Supposedly Magicjack does the Same thing.. or is capable of it according to thier agreement.. BUT I havent heard anyone complain yet that it hapens
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MexicoGringoGuy
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Lets be civil here and not try and attack anyone... I own no stock in neither company nore care one iota if you buy 30 or none.. OK.. HEres some
reading for you:
Rip off Report
Complaints Board
Rip off report
Broadband Reports
Just to name a few!!
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I bought a Linksys Skype phone for $114 from Amazon 6 months ago. Works great where ever there is wi fi.
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