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Skypeing a landline in New Zealand

  • 15-06-2010 10:05pm
    #1
    discostu1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 481 ✭✭


    Ok complete novice so be gentle, I want to set up Skype on my pc and us it to ring a landline in NZ .
    Where do I start what kind of a Skype phone do you suggest and does the Kiwi need to do anything to allow them accept the calls. Do I buy Skype credit where do I buy this ???? thanks in advance


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  • #2
    CamperMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,835 ✭✭✭CamperMan


    you can use your mic / speakers on your PC for skype and you can call anywhere in the world, landline or mobile, you can top up your skype account with PayPal. Very easy to use!


  • #3
    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,048 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    You can use either Skype or SIP (from companies such as Blueface).

    You can use your PC or dedicated hardware ...... be aware that Skype phones are not compatible with SIP. There is hardware for either that will allow you to use ordinary phones - if you have one to spare.

    You need to purchase "Skype Out" or a Pre-pay account for SIP to cover the cost of calls.
    If this is a very regular occurrence then you may wish to set up a 'plan' where you get other benefits from the provider.

    The charges for such landline calls are usually around a couple of cents per minute with minor differences between providers.

    If the person in NZ also has a Skype or SIP setup, then you can call and speak to them without any cost, from a similar setup here.

    If you use SIP (say from Blueface.ie) then you get a non-geographical number with your account which is accessible from all phones such as landlines/mobiles etc.

    A reasonable/good broadband connection is required for best results.

    I suggest you read lots of threads in this section to get an idea what people think of the various providers of such services.

    Either method should give you very cheap calls to NZ and other locations around the globe.

    regards.


  • #4
    kesey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 216 ✭✭kesey


    http://www.voipstunt.com/en/calling-rates.html

    Have a look at www.voipstunt.com You can call New Zealand for free with them.
    I've used voipstunt for a few years and it works very well.


  • #5
    discostu1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 481 ✭✭discostu1


    Have a look at www.voipstunt.com You can call New Zealand for free with them.
    I've used voipstunt for a few years and it works very well.

    Kesey this is brilliant I have been away for the last month but started using this last week. Even I can figure out how to use it and the sound quality is great.. thanks again


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