How to Receive Landline Calls on Skype
Skype software is often used to make video calls between those who have Skype accounts. With a Skype account, you can also purchase credits to call landlines and mobile phones for predetermined rates across the world. If you don't have a landline or mobile phone yourself, you can use a Skype phone number much in the same way you would use a landline. With a Skype phone number, you can accept calls from landlines and mobile phones with your computer to save on communication costs.
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Visit Skype.com and click "Features," then "All Features" and finally toward the bottom of the page, "Online Numbers."
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Enter your Skype account information, then click "Sign In." If you don't have an account, click "Create Account" and follow the steps, then download the Skype software.
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Select the country in which your Skype number will be used the most often. You'll also need to provide information for the state or province in which your number will be used so that Skype can assign the proper area code.
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Click the number that you'd like to use. 10 phone numbers will be displayed, but you can also change the area code and display more numbers. Once you see a phone number that you like and can remember easily, click it and then click "Activate Number."
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Pay the fee with your credit card or PayPal. As of April 2011, the rate for three months of usage is $18. Once you submit your order, you can give the number to your friends and family.
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Receive calls via the Skype software. When someone uses their landline to call your number, it will manifest as a voice call within the Skype software. Note that the software must be running in order to accept phone calls.
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