Skype - Free SkypeOut and Voicemail with $10 PayPal purchase

[ActuaryTm]

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Now when you spend a minimum of $10 or €10 on Skype services with PayPal we’ll give you an extra 120 SkypeOut calling minutes and 3 months Skype Voicemail absolutely free*.

 

Skype Vouchers Terms and Conditions

The 120 SkypeOut minutes of credit are based on the current SkypeOut global rate from Skype to landlines in the U.S. and more than 20 other countries. To use SkypeOut and Skype Voicemail, you first need to register for a Skype user account and to get a free Skype user name. This promotion expires September 30, 2005.

[RossMAN]

I haven't read the fine print yet but are existing Skype-Out users eligible for this promo?

[ActuaryTm]

I haven't read the fine print yet but are existing Skype-Out users eligible for this promo?

Absolutely. Just be certain to meet the minimum purchase requirement of $10 or €10 (or more) of Skype premium services (SkypeIn, SkypeVoicemail, or SkypeOut) using PayPal.

 

The steps are:

• Download Skype for free and register your Skype name if you don’t have one already
• Spend a minimum of $10 or €10 on Skype services
• Pay using Paypal
• Your Skype account will automatically be credited with 120 SkypeOut minutes and 3 months Skype Voicemail free.

[ActuaryTm]

For those wondering, these are the current SkypeOut rates.

 

The promotion works out to approximately 20% off, assuming a minimum purchase (note that the credit is in the form of 120 minutes at the current base rate of € 0.017, or approximately $ 0.02 per minute).

 

Also should reference this thread posted last month which noted that SkypeOut users can now place free calls to all toll-free landline numbers listed below:

• France: +33 800, +33 805, +33 809
• Poland: +48 800
• UK: +44 500, +44 800, +44 808
• USA: +1 800, +1 866, +1 877, +1 888

[i-bystander]

I didn't see it, but do you have to use the 120 free minutes by a certain date? This is as good a time as any to try SkypeOut! :)

[ActuaryTm]

I didn't see it, but do you have to use the 120 free minutes by a certain date?

Believe the credit would be treated as any other SkypeOut purchase (Terms of Service):

"A credit balance for SkypeOut service expires 180 days after last chargeable usage of SkypeOut service. Credit balances not used within said 180 day period will be lost."

That isn't 180 days total, mind you - just 180 days of inactivity.

[MrsHoneybee]

Would be nice if Australia was included...but hopefully someday.

[i-bystander]

That isn't 180 days total, mind you - just 180 days of inactivity.

Sounds good... I'll definitely try it out - thanks!

[ActuaryTm]

Would be nice if Australia was included...but hopefully someday.

I assume you mean in the included toll-free SkypeOut list, Susan?

[ActuaryTm]

I didn't see it, but do you have to use the 120 free minutes by a certain date?

Just to accurately report on this matter, the free minutes are indeed treated as a monetary credit (€2.04, or roughly $2.52) in one's SkypeOut credit, and appear subject to the same conditions outlined above (which would be expiration after 180 days of inactivity).

 

Also, the credit of both the minutes and the free SkypeVoicemail (while it is indeed automatic) is not instantaneous, and can take anywhere from approximately 3 to 12 hours to appear in one's account.

[linh]

just an oddball question, if you get a skype in number.. will that show for the caller id info if you use skype out?

[ActuaryTm]

just an oddball question, if you get a skype in number.. will that show for the caller id info if you use skype out?

I had absolutely no idea on this one, and thus defer to this thread on the Skype forum.

 

It (that is, your SkypeIn number) doesn't appear to show on SkypeOut calls as of that post, according to the Skype staff member that posted. According the FAQs, CallerID support on Skype is hit or miss.

 

You may want to contact Skype support as they may have a more definitive answer.

[MrsHoneybee]

I assume you mean in the included toll-free SkypeOut list, Susan?

Yes exactly. I call my family back in Australia on special occasions, birthdays and just whenever I wanna talk to them.

[i-bystander]

Promo extended:

 

Skype Vouchers Terms and Conditions

The 120 SkypeOut minutes of credit are based on the current SkypeOut global rate from Skype to landlines in the U.S. and more than 20 other countries. To use SkypeOut and Skype Voicemail, you first need to register for a Skype user account and to get a free Skype user name. This promotion expires October 31, 2005.

 

*It may take anywhere from a few minutes up to 2 days for your account to be credited with those gifts.

 

Main Terms and Conditions

Please note that you can participate to the competition only through the purchase of Skype’s premium services, currently SkypeOut, SkypeIn and Skype Voicemail. Purchase of other services or products shall not apply.

[ActuaryTm]

Just a reminder that this promotion is due to end in a few days - that is, unless it is extended again.