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Posted on 2013/07/24 at 7:38 AM By
Now you can use Skype services with your ordinary Mobile phone. This service helps you in emergency situations. This post explains How to use these services in your Mobile.

Search for Skype User ID


Activation

SMS <Skype> <name of Skype user you wish to search for> and send to 7777.
You will receive a SMS with list of the closest match of names and Skype ID’s

Pricing

Rs. 2.00 per SMS

Skype SMS Chat

Activation

  • SMS Skype <space> The user ID of the person you wish to chat with and send to 678
  • You will receive a SMS with a number to chat with User IDXXXX thereafter
  • Save this number to chat with User IDXXXX on Skype in future. (Skype user should be online)
Note
  • This service is not available while roaming.
  • The PC Skype user would not be allowed to initiate a text chat session to a Dialog number over Skype.
  • If text user A is already in a chat with a PC Skype user, another text user B is not allowed to chat with the same PC Skype user.
  • Skype user needs to allow all IMs to be received by setting the following option - Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> Allow IMs from Anyone.

Pricing

25 cents per SMS


Skype Video Call

Activation

  • SMS SkypeThe user ID of the person you wish to video call and send to 678
  • You will receive a SMS with a number to dial in order to reach User IDXXXX on a video call thereafter.
  • Select Video calling option on mobile when dialing.
  • Save this number to Call User IDXXXX on a Skype Video Call in future
Note
  • This service is not available while roaming.
  • 3G handset compatibility required.
  • Skype user needs to allow all Video calls to be received by setting the following option - Tools -> Options -> General Settings -> Automatically receive video and screen from anyone

Pricing

Rs. 2.00 per minute

Skype call


Skype call

Now you can call Skype users around the world from any Dialog mobile with ease of use and best value for money.

How to register and make a Call

  1. Type skype <space> <users Skype ID> to 678. (E.g. skype<space>tim23 ). SMS will be Free of Charge
  2. You will receive an assigned Number via SMS for the Skype contact (E.g. for Tim23 – *#35001)
  3. Dial the assigned number to connect to Skype user. (Skype user should be online)
  4. Save the assigned number in your address book to contact Skype user in future.
Note
  • This service is not available while roaming

Pricing

Rs. 2.00 per minute


Please Note that, This services only available in Srilanka for Dialog Mobile users
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