Is skype free to call a phone around anywhere in the world?

Question

Is skype free to call a phone around anywhere in the world?

I saw somwhere that it was free to call so i got on for like 30 sec and called somone. After i was done it said i owe 60 cents. I didn;t put any real address or name in it. Will i being getting billed for this?

Answer 1

I just downloaded it a minute ago  cuz my dad is moving and he bought a new laptop with a webcam so he can keep in touch with me and my mom and bro and sis. I must say, its better than any other program i have tried, and believe me, i have tried a LOT of programs. Turns out, if you wanna call somones home phone or cell phone you have to pay. BUT if you wanna call someone who has downloaded skype on their computer, its completely free! it makes sense though. The free part of skype is kinda like msn or aim, except better. Give it a try!

Answer 2

It is not free to call a real phone from skype!

Probably You will receive a bill.

Answer 3

Skype is free to call from computer to another computer with Skype.  To call from your computer to a landline or mobile phone there is a charge that veries depending on where you called.  http://www.skype.com/prices/ If you just used it you probably had some free minutes.  If it is going to try to bill the fake address you put in that is not very good accounting practice for a non-trustworthy internet, I would be surprised if they really tried to bill that way.

I use Yahoo Voice, it is cheaper per minute and you prepay for the minutes before you can use them (after the free trial) http://voice.yahoo.com/