Is a skype phone cheaper than a common landline phone?

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Which is the best all-in-one Skype & landline phone?

I would like to make SkypeOut calls from the phone, and also receive calls from my normal landline through the normal phone socket (obviously not at the same time, but I'd like a phone that allows me to switch between both functions as need arises)

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we have a video phone that can be used as a regular land line. We call the parents to see them daily...

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What's the cheapest way to make local calls thru my landline phone? is skype cheaper?

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You can get metered service. Where you pay a flat rate to use (X) amount of minutes calling out only...

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Can I call a Skype phone from my landline or mobile.?

I have a friend who lives in Wales and has no landline . She has now got the internet and has a Skype account. Is it possible for me to call her from my landline, ( all my calls,starting 01 or 02 are free) or from my mobile. How do Skype phone numbers...

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Well you can call but it costs money.

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Does Skype allow people to call a phone number into a Skype computer like from an external landline into a Skype computer? Charge?

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Yes, Skype allows you to call phones, landlines, cell phones outside of a computer. The charges vary...

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Does Skype charge your landline for receiving international phone calls?

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Skype has nothing to do with your landline. If you made or received calls on the landline, you will...

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Will skype show up on your landline phone bill?

if someone is going to call my home phone off skype, even though it's free, will the time spent on the phone still show up on the bill or will it not show up at all??

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If someone using Skype calls your landline and you answer, its will register.Same goes for you cellphone...

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What is the advantage of having skype phone replacing one's landline virgin media?

Virgin media is ripping me off at present. If skype has all the features then why not replace it with skype cordless?

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because call quality - skype call quality is really poor.. if you must go with VoIP look for a provider...

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Is there any way to allow skype users with slow internet connection to participate on skype conference calls through landline phone?

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A participant can use the call forwarding feature in this case. The conference caller includes their...

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Is Skype a reliable alternative to my landline phone?

Is it a good or bad idea to get rid of my phone line and exclusively use Skype?

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Bad idea

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Why can´t I phone a landline from skype.?

I have enough credit, I tried the testcall but that didn´t work either. The messages work ok. Skype say its the internet connection, but if the messages work then that seems a bit odd. I have uninstalled and installed again - no luck. Help please...

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As long as you have credit on your account for calling landlines, it should work fine. I use it a lot...

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