Skype to be shutdown in May

[Galong]

On 4/13/2025 at 10:16 PM, Briggsy said:

I was on monthly subscription with Skype. The subscription due on 8 April was not taken. The service did not work today and did not allow me to add credit. So, sadly that is the end for me as I cannot call UK landlines from Teams.

 

I have a list of around 8 services from threads on here and will see what fits my requirements.

Yes, this truly sucks.  Skype did it all.  I've decided on Tello. I'm getting a US SIM card and T mobile number sent to my brother (should be there today) and he'll express it to me here. It should work in my unlocked Thai Samsung phone.  I'm doing this for OTPs mainly, but it can be used for 800 numbers as well. I sure hope this works... what a time-consuming hassle this has been. 🤦

[Briggsy]

2 minutes ago, Galong said:

Yes, this truly sucks.  Skype did it all.  I've decided on Tello. I'm getting a US SIM card and T mobile number sent to my brother (should be there today) and he'll express it to me here. It should work in my unlocked Thai Samsung phone.  I'm doing this for OTPs mainly, but it can be used for 800 numbers as well. I sure hope this works... what a time-consuming hassle this has been. 🤦

I only use Skype for phoning the UK. I am going with Webcall Direct. If it doesn't work, I have only lost less than 1000 Baht and then I will try somebody else.

[SMIAI]

WebCall Direct seems to be an old version of MobileVOIP. 

[VBF]

On 4/2/2025 at 7:56 AM, Galong said:

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Alternatively, has anyone used AIS and the 003 prefix to call the US (or another country)?  It says 3 baht per minute. I can live with that. 

Yes - I've called UK using that method several times - no drama.