Feb 18, 2018, 9:41 am
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Skype has known issues when calling the main AA -800 number. They might be resolved as follows.
Skype has known issues when calling the main AA -800 number. They might be resolved as follows.
Here is how you fix the issue on iPhone version of Skype app:
1- On Skype app go to the “Settings”
2- Scroll down and tap on option “Account and Profile”
3- Tap on “Your Profile”
4- Scroll down and tap on “Add Mobile Phone”
5- Add your cellphone number
6- Click on “Caller ID” check-box.
7- Click on “Verify”. Skype will send you a SMS with your verification code. Enter the code and complete verification.
8- You’re all set!
9- You’re welcome
1- On Skype app go to the “Settings”
2- Scroll down and tap on option “Account and Profile”
3- Tap on “Your Profile”
4- Scroll down and tap on “Add Mobile Phone”
5- Add your cellphone number
6- Click on “Caller ID” check-box.
7- Click on “Verify”. Skype will send you a SMS with your verification code. Enter the code and complete verification.
8- You’re all set!
9- You’re welcome
Calling AA via VOIP: Skype, Hangouts, Voice, Etc.
Jan 8, 2018, 8:43 am
#31
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Jan 8, 2018, 11:38 am
#32
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Jan 8, 2018, 3:57 pm
#33
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Google voice's charges are tiny, but you have to have credit to be able to make a call. You can get around that by VPN or proxy to the US, but it's much easier to just keep to phoning 8XX numbers.
Jan 8, 2018, 4:15 pm
#34
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Are you sure? I've called US numbers (non toll free) from Australia and Canada (and I think also Europe) frequently. I do have a US number associated with my Google Voice account, though. They don't have my credit card number or any balance, so I know they haven't charged me.
Jan 8, 2018, 4:39 pm
#35
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Feb 18, 2018, 9:06 am
#37
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Feb 19, 2018, 11:53 pm
#38
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I've never had a problem calling the 800 number from Europe or Africa, but Skype almost never seems to be able to get touch-tones (DTMF) to work .... very annoying! Voice is ok as long as you have a decent internet connection.