Replacement for Skype (to call UK only)

[KhunHeineken]

On 5/8/2025 at 12:37 PM, Greenside said:

I've just spent the best part of two days searching for that elusive Skype-to-Phone replacement and Localphone plus their softphone app on my PC was in the lead  until I ran into trouble installing their softphone app. I too read the TrustPilot grumps about customer support so I was surprised and delighted when they followed up an instant automated response to my report with really helpful emails from real people with contact details so I could address them directly.  After checking the version and update details of my installed Windows 10, Alan, told me that a recent Windows update had rendered the softphone inoperable and although they had their developers working on it, it wouldn't be a quick fix.  Finally, at about midnight UK time, Rikki Agustin, the sales manager sent me a useful set of third party softphone installation screenshots.  Very helpful.  (I can't spare the time to check, but I suspect the Trust Pilot critical service reviews were all fairly old so don't overlook Localphone)

Did you check out Viber? 

 

It's very similar to Skype. 

[xylophone]

1 hour ago, KhunHeineken said:

Did you check out Viber? 

 

It's very similar to Skype. 

Looked at it but have to download an app onto my mobile and also have the Scan capability on the phone, so it becomes a no-no for me, thanks anyway.

[KhunHeineken]

21 minutes ago, xylophone said:

Looked at it but have to download an app onto my mobile and also have the Scan capability on the phone, so it becomes a no-no for me, thanks anyway.

What's the problem with putting an app on your phone and scanning a QR code on your PC screen, if you want to use it on a PC? 

[xylophone]

27 minutes ago, KhunHeineken said:

What's the problem with putting an app on your phone and scanning a QR code on your PC screen, if you want to use it on a PC? 

I did look for the app in the app store but couldn't find it and I don't have WiFi on my old series 5 iPhone.....will have another look/try tomorrow, thanks.

[scubascuba3]

8 hours ago, KhunHeineken said:

Did you check out Viber? 

 

It's very similar to Skype. 

I'm trying install Viber but keeps failing to recognise call and activate. Seems a common problem, I won't waste any more time, review from Play Store