1. Download skype on your home computer and iPhone. Create a user name and password. This allows unlimited free calling to and from other Skype users only.
2. A Skype subscription (or skype credit) is required to make out going calls to mobile phones and landlines. There are three subscriptions offered. I recommend the us-canada plan. There are also mexico and world subscriptions available depending on your calling needs. A link to subscription page is here - http://www.skype.com/
3. The subscription gives you 50% off an online number which skype calls "skypein". Pick an area code and phone number and purchase the skypein number for specific period of time. I recommend buying the number for a 1 year period. A link to the online number is here. http://www.skype.com/
4. Login to skpe and begin making calls.
TIPS:
1. Add contacts to skype by selecting "contacts" from the toolbar then select "import contacts.." be sure "address book" is selected and click "OK"
2. Don't buy skype credit! Skype gives you $1 to begin but if you can avoid sending text messages to cell phones then you will not need credit unless you are making an international call.
3. If you have friends in a foreign country but they don't call you because it is expensive... Then you should consider buying a "skypein" or online number in their area code. I think you can have up to ten(?) numbers. Then your friend can call a local number and you can answer the call anywhere in the world with you computer.
4. You can receive calls on your skype application with your iPhone ONLY if you are logged into the skype application and have it open. However, Skype includes free call-forwarding with your subscription/online number therefore you will be able to have calls forwarded to your cell phone.
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