How to get 60 minutes of free Skype calls on landlines

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Updated onJuly 12, 2024

updated onJuly 12, 2024

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Microsoft sees off the old method of activating free call minutes on Skype. In the newSkypeInsider version (8.39.76.176) Microsoft abandons the manual method oflogging in to the Microsoft accountpage to claim the free Skype call minutes.

The newSkypeversion will automatically activate thefree60 Skype call minutes for all the users who get anOffice 365 subscription.

The manual procedure of activating free call minutes on Skype involves following these steps:

For the time being, you cannot use the above-illustrated method to get free minutes on Skype. The new future should be available with the upcomingSkypereleases.

New features coming to Skype

Besides, the new version introduces two more changes.Skypewill save conversations with unsent messages as drafts.

The tool also prompts you to set up Caller ID for the outgoing calls and messages. In this way, the recipient will know that it’s you when you contact them on Skype.

Skype free landline calls

Office users can use these 60 free Skype minutes to dial to 60 countries across the globe. The list includes Canada, Hong Kong, America, Africa and many more.

The free minutes supports both mobile phone and landlines in some countries and only landlines in other. The details are:

Besides the free call minutes on mobile phones and landlines, the software offers free unlimited videoand audio Skype to Skype calls. And for users not on Skype, you canmake international callson a subscription or using credits.

How to get 60 minutes of free Skype calls on landlines#

New features coming to Skype#

Skype free landline calls#

How to get 60 minutes of free Skype calls on landlines

New features coming to Skype

Skype free landline calls