What does it all cost?

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Free

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Get Skype and start talking to the world

  • Skype-to-Skype calls
  • One-to-one video calls
  • Instant messaging
  • Screen sharing

Pay As You Go

From 2.3¢1 a minute
 

Great for regular calls to phones. And add features when you need them with Skype Credit.

  • Call phones
  • SMS
  • Call forwarding
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Subscriptions

From 1.2¢ a minute
 

Perfect for frequent calling and to get Skype's lowest rates when calling abroad.

  • Lowest calling rates
  • Choose unlimited calling2
  • Best rates with a 3 or 12-month subscription

Skype Premium

$4.49/month3

regular price $8.99

up to 50% off


Get a better Skype experience when communicating with friends and family or colleagues and clients.

  • Unlimited2 calls to the US and Canada
  • Group video calling4 and screen sharing
  • Live chat customer support
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1 A connection fee applies.
2 A fair usage policy applies.
3 A fair usage policy applies.
4 Group video calls can be between three or more people (up to a maximum of 10). For the best quality, we recommend calls with five people or fewer.

No emergency calls with Skype

Skype is not a replacement for your telephone and can't be used for emergency calling.