What is Skype, how does it work and does it cost money?

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You can make video and audio calls, exchange chat messages and do much more using Skype's software on your computer, ... hold a meeting, work with colleagues ...

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How does Skype work and does it cost money?

I'm kind of confused about Skype. My friend said that it's free and some told me it cost money? How does Skype work? If I want to webcam chat with my cousin in Hong Kong, is it free or do I have to pay a fee or something. Can someone please simplify...

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Skype works like this: You download the free program and your friends with the same program can talk...

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Does Skype Cost money??

does it cost money a month to use? or just if you use certian featurs. it says skype to skype is free and skype to mobile, there is a fee. but does it cost money just to have??

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You can download it for free, and call other pc's for free, but as soon as you want to call a house...

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Does it cost money to Skype from an iPhone?

I know it's free to make Skype to Skype calls, but if I used my iPhone to call someone's computer does it cost money? Also since I'm using my phone and I know that calling someone's phone number with Skype costs money, is that the same case here?

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no

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Does it cost money for landline phones to receive Skype call?

I am thinking of canceling my landline and setting up a Skype number and account to call other landlines in my area. Does it cost money for the other landline phones to receive my Skype call?

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Unless it is a collect call (which Skype would not be), landline phones do not pay for incoming calls...

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Does it cost me money to call a skype number on my cellphone?

using regular phone service does it cost me additional money to call a skype number?

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yes it costs you

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Do phone calls on skype cost money?

I just got a skype and I called someone. Since this is the first time I do it, does it cost money?

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Skype to Skype is free, Skype to phone should be charged.

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Does the skype/oovoo app cost me money?

I downloaded the skype mobile app on my phone to video chat with a friend but it didn't tell me if it would cost me any extra money? I don't plan on calling people on it. Just video chat. Same with the oovoo app I downloaded. I just want to video chat...

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No they dont cost money when calling another skype/oovoo user connected through the internet. However...

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Does the skype/oovoo app cost me money?

I downloaded the skype mobile app on my phone to video chat with a friend but it didn't tell me if it would cost me any extra money? I don't plan on calling people on it. Just video chat. Same with the oovoo app I downloaded. I just want to video chat...

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skype:free oovoo:free

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Does video chatting with 3 people on skype cost money?

I thought Skype 5.0 came with multiple people video chat. Does it cost money to video chat with more than one person at the same time?

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PC to PC is free You only start to incur charges when mobile phones are being used

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