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CHAPTER 20: Social Media and Skype
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Receiving Calls with Skype on your DROID
With the new version of Skype, you can have Skype running in the background and still
be able to receive a Skype call when it comes in. In theory, you can even be on a voice
call and answer your Skype call!
TIP: If you want to call someone whom you know uses Skype on her DROID, just send her a
quick email or give her a quick call to alert her to the fact you would like to talk to her using the
Skype app.
Buying Skype Credits or a Monthly Subscription
Skype-to-Skype calls are free. However, if you want to call people on their landlines or
mobile phones from Skype, then you will need to purchase Skype Credits or purchase a
monthly subscription plan. If you try to purchase the credits or subscription from within
the Skype app, it will take you to the Skype website. For this reason, we recommend
using a web browser on your phone or computer to purchase these credits.
TIP: You may want to start with a limited amount of Skype Credits to try out the service before
you sign up for a subscription plan. Subscription plans are the way to go if you plan on using
Skype a lot for non-Skype callers (e.g., regular landlines and mobile phones).
Follow these steps to use the Browser app to buy Skype Credits:
1. Tap the Browser icon.
2. Type www.skype.com in the top address bar and tap Go.
3. Tap the Sign In link at the top of the page.
4. Enter your Skype Name and Password, and then tap Sign me in.
5. If you are not already on your Account screen, tap the Account tab at the right
end of the top nav bar. At this point, you can choose to buy credits or a
subscription.
6. Tap the Buy pre-pay credit button to purchase a fixed amount of credits.
7. Tap the Get a subscription button to buy a monthly subscription account.
8. Finally, complete the payment instructions for either type of purchase.
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