Even the most ardent Skype addict may not be aware of everything that Skype has to offer its users. While you can get many of your communication needs met for free, sometimes, you'll need to use Skype credits to get into contact with a loved one, or arrange a group business meeting. We tell you how to get the best deals on those and more.
Maximize Skype's Free Offerings
You can do a lot for free on Skype. You can make free Skype-to-Skype calls. Make free group calls with up to 25 other Skype users. Share video messages, instant messages, instant group messaging, and send files over Skype, all for free.
Get Free Trials & Other Deals On Skype's Special Offers Page
Skype has a page that's dedicated to their special offers. Right now, you can try Skype Premium free for one month, and after the trial month is up, you can subscribe for just $9.99 a month, over 50% off the regular price. You can also try out the newest Latin American subscription free for one month, which allows for unlimited landline cTralls to people in Latin America. You can also get a Skype Premium account for half off when you purchase an annual subscription.
Get Discounts On Skype Prepaid Calling Cards Via Retailer Credit Cards
There aren't a lot of ways to get discounts on Skype prepaid calling cards, which you can use for call forwarding, to set up a personal Skype number, or to call people without Skype accounts. Usually the price is pretty close to the value of the card. However, one guaranteed way to chip away at the price is to use a retailer store credit card, which will either give you instant savings, or money back. For example, if you purchase this $25 Skype prepaid credit card with a Target REDCard, you'll save 5% on the purchase immediately. (If you brought a cloth bag, that's another $0.05 off your purchase.)
Skype prepaid cards are also available at retailers such as Staples (5% back with Staples Rewards card), Kroger (rewards points towards future Kroger purchases), and Barnes & Noble (5% back with Barnes & Noble MasterCard).
Get 3 Months Of Skype Unlimited World For Free If You Own A Blackberry 10
If you own a Blackberry 10 smartphone, then you're automatically eligible for this Skype promotion which gives users three months of Skype Unlimited World for free, which means three months of free phone calls to landlines and mobile phones in over 60 countries. It was introduced in April, and was originally applicable to certain regions, but the promotion has since been extended, and is now available to users in Australia, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Netherlands, South Africa, Nigeria, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
Educators Can Apply For Free Group Video Calling On Skype
If you're an educator, you can apply for free group video calling privileges. Teachers and educators can create and provide lessons through Skype, and auto-didacts can watch recorded lessons and projects for free.
Get Discounted Skype-Compatible Electronics From Skype Partners
Skype features a store that sells Skype-compatible electronics from its partner retailers. It includes everything from webcams to multi-media phones. If you click on a specific product, you'll see the prices from all the retailers, as well as any featured deals, so you can actually pick out the best price for the product that you want.
