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Posted by Andrew Tran on Wednesday, May 11, 2011

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Skype on Vodafone

Love to save money on local and overseas calls? Well now you can with Skype on Vodafone.

Skype on Vodafone is a great way to save money and stay in touch with your family and friends both in Australia and abroad.

What is Skype?
Skype is a software application that allows you to make calls and instant messaging over the internet.

It’s a great way to stay in contact with your friends and family, or business colleagues around the world.

What is Skype on Vodafone?
Skype on Vodafone app gives you unlimited Skype–to–Skype voice calls from your Vodafone mobile to anyone in world whether they’re using Skype on their PC or mobile.

To take advantage of this, sign up to a $3 Skype pack¹ or one of our mobile internet packs

How do I get Skype on Vodafone?
To get Skype on Vodafone, all you need to do is text “Skype” to 126612 and follow the link to download the app from Vodafone Central.

Set up guide
If you’re using a Symbian or Android based mobile phone you can follow these step by step guides to get Skype on Vodafone.

Will my mobile phone work for Skype on Vodafone?
To know if your mobile phone can support Skype on Vodafone, check our Skype page to see if your mobile phone is supported.

If you’ve never used Skype before and need some help, why not visit www.vodafone.com.au/Skype

Frequently Asked Questions
If you got questions regarding Skype on Vodafone like compatibility of phones, iPhone related or differences between other Kype mobile applications, check out the FAQ link below.

Have you used Skype on your mobile phone before? Tell us what you think of Skype and if you have any questions about Skype on Vodafone join a conversation on our community forum or leave a comment below.

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Terms and conditions
¹Recurring monthly access fee charged until the end of the month in which you discontinue the service. Minimum monthly spend is $3.00. Unlimited Skype–to–Skype calls only applies when using the "Skype on Vodafone" application, from Vodafone Central or preloaded on particular Vodafone handsets, via the Vodafone Live access point APN within Vodafone’s 3G Mobile Broadband Standard Coverage area. Compatible handset required. Not available whilst roaming. Standard data charges will apply if Skype is accessed via handset applications other than the "Skype on Vodafone" application. All Vodafone services are subject to device capabilities and network limitations and availability. A compatible 3G device is required to access 3G services. Vodafone offers U2100Mhz, U850MHz and U900Mhz devices. If you have a handset which is U2100MHz or U2100/850MHz compatible but not U900MHz compatible you will experience 3G coverage in metro and some regional areas (3G Mobile Broadband Standard Coverage area) and 2G (2.5G GPRS or 2.75G Edge) in all other coverage areas. Broadband speeds and high bandwidth applications, such as video streaming, video calling, Mobile TV and full track downloads, are only available in Vodafone’s 3G Mobile Broadband Standard Coverage area, and, if you have a U900Mhz compatible device only, Vodafone’s 3G Mobile Broadband Regional Coverage area (however speeds in this area will be slower than when in the Vodafone Mobile Broadband Standard Coverage area). See www.vodafone.com.au/coverage for coverage details and vodafone.com.au/devicefrequency for details of devices and their frequencies. Vodafone Pty Limited ABN 76 062 954 554.

Recent Comments

88 Responses to “ Use Skype on your mobile phone ”

wangyi says:

Why do we have to pay $3 for this app…when the customer can just download it from the app store for free??
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Friday, May 13, 2011 at 1:49 am
- Vodafone Blog says:
  
  Hi Wangyi,
  
  The $3 gives you unlimited Skype to Skype voice calls and instant messaging without affecting your included data you may have on your rate plan. Thus giving you more data to use on other stuff
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Friday, May 13, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Pickle says:

hi.

was just wondering how does skype get chrged on prepaid?
what is the best option?
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Ron B says:

Hi there,

can anyone tell me please when skype will be available on windows fone?? i have HTC Trophy.. i m desperate for skype..

reply highly awaited n appreciated

cheers,
ron
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Friday, June 3, 2011 at 7:44 am
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Ron,
  
  I’ll ask around and try and get back to you
  
  AT
  Reply
  Friday, June 3, 2011 at 10:07 am
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Ron,
  
  Sorry for the late reply, i spoke to our product manager which he mentioned that Skype weren’t planning on building a Windows version. But if they do, we’ll make an announcement on the blog
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 10:35 am
saket says:

Hello

I am looking to download vodafone central on my HTC Desire HD… I need to do this to download “Skype for Vodafone”. When I sent the text msg, I received a link but when I click on it, it takes me to dl.music.three.com.au and it says that the link does not exist…

I called customer service and then did not know how to fix it… they want me to master reset my phone which is very strange. Why would I master reset my phone where I will lose all my apps which I have downloaded.

Please advise how camn i download skype on vodafone… i have tried i.vodafone.com.au but that does not have skype in it..

Thank You

Saket
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 2:29 pm
- Mathieu says:
  
  Hi Saket,
  
  Send through the WAP settings to your phone found on the Vodafone home page, this will fix all issues with not being able to download Skype, alternatively you can enter the settings in manually.
  
  Go though these steps,
  Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile networks > Access Point Names > Select menu and add a new APN.
  Only enter these settings:
  Name: VF Live!
  APN: live.vodafone.com
  Proxy: 10.202.2.60
  Port: 8080
  APN type: default
  REMEMBER: Save these settings
  
  Now retry downloading Skype on Vodafone
  
  Cheers
  Mathieu
  Reply
  Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Peter says:

can one make a skype video call on this vodafone unlimitted plan , on $3 skype pack, also , im interested to know if you can have live video calls , not only calls , thank you.
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Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 1:30 am
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Peter,
  
  Unfortunately you can’t make skype Video calls with the $3 Skype pack
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 9:22 am
Paul says:

If i sign up too skype , Can i use it while i am oversea too call Australia ?
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Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 6:51 pm
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Paul,
  
  Sorry unfortunately the unlimited skype can only be used within Australia
  
  Cheers
  
  A
  Reply
  Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 8:47 pm
tiff says:

Hi Vodafone,

can I pay skype $3/month if I have prepaid on Vodafone? i.e. $3/month in addition to my prepaid?
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Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 4:35 pm
Peter says:

HI CAN I MAKE A SKYPE VIDEO CALL USING A NOKIA N 97 MINI MOBILE PHONE
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Friday, June 24, 2011 at 2:26 pm
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Peter,
  
  Unfortunately not, only voice calls
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Friday, June 24, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Sunny says:

hi i just got nokia n97, i send the mess skype but the link i rec When I sent the text msg, I received a link but when I click on it, it takes me to dl.music.three.com.au and it says that the link does not exist,

i read this reply elow as well

Go though these steps,
Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile networks > Access Point Names > Select menu and add a new APN.
Only enter these settings:
Name: VF Live!
APN: live.vodafone.com
Proxy: 10.202.2.60
Port: 8080
APN type: default
REMEMBER: Save these settings

but when i got in setting there is no option of Wireless and Network so how i can download the skype on my phone,

thanks in advance
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Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 6:19 pm
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Sunny,
  
  I’ll pass this on to our product manger and get back to you
  
  Cheers
  AT
  Reply
  Friday, July 1, 2011 at 9:46 am
  - Andrew Tran says:
    
    Hi Sunny,
    
    It seems you have the incorrect APN settings and need to update their device. The APN settings you’re is trying to use below are for Android handsets only. This is incorrect and you’ll need to use the Nokia settings to provision the n97.
    
    For Nokia, it is automated from the website at the following url :
    
    http://vodafone.com.au/help/devices/ota-settings/index.htm
    
    Pick the manufacture / model and the settings will be SMS’d to the handset.
    
    Once you n97 is successfully provisioned, you will need to TXT ‘Skype’ 12 66 12 once again to receive the updated page link where the app can be downloaded.
    
    Cheers
    
    AT
    Reply
    Friday, July 1, 2011 at 10:27 am
Laszlo says:

When will be available Skype on Vodafone for iPhone 4?
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 10:28 am
iona says:

i’ve got a message from 126612 to download a skype app for my Motorola Filpout. however the link which is not hyper text and i can’t click on. How can I get the app?
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Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 11:19 am
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Iona,
  
  Sorry for the inconvenience, I’ll ask the team to fix this.
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 3:43 pm
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Iona,
  
  Sorry for the late reply, i was speaking to our product manager, and he’s working on a solution for the Motorola Flipout. In the meantime, you can find the app on the Android Market Place and download it from there. Just a note if you do decide to go down that route, you will incur normal data charges to download it from Market Place
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Monday, July 11, 2011 at 3:30 pm
Dan T says:

Is Skype on Vodafone be available for the HTC Salsa?
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Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 9:26 am
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Dan T,
  
  Yes, i’m using the HTC Salsa at the moment and i’ve been able to make skype to skype voice calls.
  
  AT
  Reply
  Monday, July 18, 2011 at 9:22 am
Cathy says:

Hey when will Skype be available for Google Nexus One?
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 2:40 pm
phil says:

Couple of Qs
1) If II want to use SKYPE through a WiFi network is it a different app, or a different setting in Skype?
2) The automatic SMS response to the HTC Salsa cannot be ‘followed’, the only way is to copy and paste the link into a browser. The browser then says the link does not exist. As you have a Salsa, give it a go.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 7:31 pm
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Phil,
  
  Sorry for the long delay, just got word from our product manager
  1) The Skype on Vodafone app is a 3G only. Associated data usage is free when signed up to a qualifying Skype on Vodafone pack. You can download the generic Skype client which will work with WIFI and is available through most app stores, but that would incur normal data charges
  
  2) Apologies for this, there was an issue with our short code system. This is now fixed. You will need to resent the SMS request to receive an updated download url.
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 10:33 am
Greta says:

Is Skype available on Nexus S? Can I use Skype from my date allowance without paying $3 for unlimited? Thanks.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 6:15 pm
GT says:

Hi, i have iphone 4 and received link for Skype, but when i click on it it comes up with ‘requested URL is not found on this server.
Can you please let me know what i need to do to fix this on iphone
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Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 8:41 pm
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi GT,
  
  Unfortunately our Vodafone Skype app isn’t compatible with iPhone at the moment.
  
  You can however download the generic app from iTunes, however the unlimited Skype pack will not work and you’ll incur standard data charges.
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Monday, August 1, 2011 at 11:11 am
Greta says:

I have a HTC Desire Z, I tried the steps as shown and I got a message saying “Sorry your handset is not compatible for Skype on Vodafone”. But your website says that HTC desire Z is a compatible phone, it is wasn’t I wouldn’t have bought this particular phone. Can you help with this please?
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Friday, August 12, 2011 at 12:39 pm
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Greta,
  
  I’ll shoot this question off to our product manager, could you find the Vodafone Skype app on Android Market?
  
  https://market.android.com/details?id=com.skype.android.vodafoneAU
  
  Cheers
  Reply
  Friday, August 12, 2011 at 1:06 pm
  - Greta says:
    
    Hi Andrew, yes I got it downloaded from the Android Market! Thanks!
    Reply
    Friday, August 12, 2011 at 4:04 pm
    - Andrew Tran says:
      
      Hi Greta,
      
      Is it working now?
      
      BTW our team wanted know so we can track
      Was it purchased from 3 or Vodafone?
      Have you done any firmware / software upgrades?
      
      Cheers
      
      AT
      Reply
      Friday, August 12, 2011 at 4:44 pm
      - Greta says:
        
        It downloaded but is not signing in I signed up to a mobile internet pack so I should have access!
        I got my phone online through Vodafone. No I have not upgraded any thing.
        
        Friday, August 12, 2011 at 7:13 pm
      - Andrew Tran says:
        
        Hi Greta,
        
        What happens when you try and sign in? Thanks for the additional information, i’ll pass this along to our product manager to look at.
        
        Cheers
        
        AT
        
        Monday, August 15, 2011 at 10:13 am
      - Greta says:
        
        I could sign into Skype after a couple of days. But I am sorry to say this app is pretty disappointing, unfortunately I signed up for the 12 month internet pack so I have to pay for the next year! Skype on 3 was much better. 1. Skype on Vodafone does not keep you signed in unless you have the app open which is not practical at all. 2. Reception is bad!
        
        Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 4:46 pm
clint says:

hi i found an app in Android Market named ” Skype for Vodafone”, what is the difference if i download from vodafone central and android market when they have exactly the same name ” Skype for vodafone” ? then the skype for vodafone app from vodafone itself does not allow me to log-in even if i already signed up for an internet pack the $8 dollars and the skype for vodafone app the one from android market it lets me sign-in, am i being charged for this or it uses the free data for skype the unlimited?do not tell me that it is a different version because it got exactly the same name, u can search it yourself in Android Market, it got the normal Skype app and the one the same as vodafone the “skype for vodafone” my phone is a samsung galaxy s II, why is the one from vodafone central not allowing me to log-in?it keeps on saying could not connect or something like that, sorry for this and thanks in advanced for any reply..
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Monday, August 15, 2011 at 2:19 am
Ramanan says:

I switched from three to vodafone recently. I had a samsung f480i and was able to use skype without any troubles. However, vodafone says that my phone is not compatible?? Skype is something that I cannot do without. Please help or update.
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 12:33 am
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Ramanan,
  
  Sorry, unfortunately Skype on Vodafone is only compatible with selected devices. When we release more, we’ll let you know.
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 8:45 am
Paul says:

It is a great App when it works (connection errors etc etc).

It also does seem to take a long time for messages to go back and forth and every time i return to the home screen it seems to shut off the connection only re-establishing itself when you open up the Skype for Vodafone application.

Did Vodafone look at the standard Skype App that you can download on the App Market?
It is a much better and smoother application lookswise and performance. Is it possible for the development team in Vodafone to do something about the functionality and appearance and make it more inline with what exists already.

We are paying money for this app so you would think it would at least be the same as the application you can download for Free directly from the Market. The standard App also allows Video Calling. Again i dont understand why with a paid version (and i understand that one gets unlimited calling, this is what we pay the additional subscription for) you are not allowed to use all the features of the original version and the paid version is just a old version look alike.

Come on Vodafone!!!

Cheers Paul
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Monday, August 22, 2011 at 5:52 pm
Fernando says:

I am sorry I Baugth i mobil Phone in Vodaphone 2 year ago y Skype does’nt work , the model is Micro SDN 18694 A12241053260 IMEI 354541025721353, I will try to update it sending a sms a 126612, but just said .. Destination networt is invalid… I don’t Know to do… Please Can you helpme,,,

Regards

Fernando
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Monday, August 22, 2011 at 10:17 pm
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Fernando,
  
  We only just introduced Skype on Vodafone. What phone are you using?
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 10:28 am
  - Bobbie says:
    
    Hi, just wondering the costs invovled of soemone calling your online number to a mobile? Will the online number be considered a skype to skype call cost?
    Reply
    Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 9:09 pm
  - Marco says:
    
    Hi, is skype for vodafone compatible with HTC EVO 3D ??
    Reply
    Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 5:49 am
    - Andrew Tran says:
      
      Hi Marco,
      
      There is skype available via downloading the official app from Android Market, however it will incur data charges if you use it for VOIP, so best make sure you have data included in your plan
      
      Cheers
      
      AT
      Reply
      Sunday, October 9, 2011 at 10:18 am
Wendy Carter says:

I have the same skype download problem with my new htc desire z as greta lists
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Monday, October 10, 2011 at 5:05 pm
Lynn says:

I have had a 3 skype phone and now using an INQ chat with 3 for nearly 4 years now. I have nothing but trouble with it. It shows that I am online (on my phone) BUT OFFLINE on everyone one of skype contacts phones pc’s etc. So no-one calls. Recently I went 6 weeks without realising that I am not online! Excuse after excuse with 3 and Vodafone – let’s say I’m not impressed. What’s going on????? Things definitely changed when Microsoft took over SKYPE.
3 and Vodafone say there is nothing they can do – it’s all SKYPE’s fault! I am inconvenienced all the time. I’m told come over to Vodafone and things will be better (you are supposed to be the same company) ….I will pay the $3 and I am already with 3 – but can you guarantee that SKYPE will work and not give the false impression that I’m online and I’m not? I’m not interested in FB Twitter etc etc just SKYPE and a phone and SMS. Unhappy…..
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Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Lynn says:

Hi
Please tell me what Vodafone is offering on skype phones at the moment – I’ve got an upgrade offer from 3 to Vodafone (see below) but none of the phones on offer have SKYPE that I can see. I will only upgrade to a Vodafone phone that has guaranteed SKYPE and doesn’t cost the earth. At the moment I’m paying $39/mth for an INQ Chat (which I was told at the time was the upgraded SKPYE phone) and now Vodafone sales personnel tell me is useless! What customer service! I have been a longtime SKYPE user on my computer and wish to have SKYPE easily accessible on my phone so elderly rellies overseas can call me. I don’t want a phone that offers me all the other social networking apps etc that I don’t use. Thanks

“We’ve got a hot Upgrade offer just for you!
Come over to Vodafone and get all of our instore offers PLUS some exclusive offers just for you. It’s easy to move. Call 1300 551 185 or head in store to choose your new mobile now* 0430 482 341.”
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Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 1:44 pm
Ke Chan says:

hi Andrew / other vodafone executive

I have a Samsung Nexus S and subscribed to the Vodafone unlimited skype-to-skype pack. I tried texting the word ‘skype’ to 126612 and got a link http://vfau.mobi/skype but when i try to click on this link it says server not available, but i can browse and open other websites from my mobile data plan. Also i tried to manually got thru the website and in particular this link http://i.vodafone.com/VFFind/Tools/SkypeDownload BUT again it gives an error. Also while being directed on this link …. i could see briefly that there was some link like three.com.au but then again it would redirect to vodafone and then again to three and finally nothing. When i try manually to do the same using m.vodafone.com.au i can see a link to some apps but within that apps i do not find ‘Skype’ at all. Finally i tried the following links as well to no success. i.vodafone.com.au/off/android/Apps.html and i.vodafone.com.au/off/android/Apps/Skype.html

The customer support team has no clue and they try to tell me that though the handset is definitely skype compatible but the vodafone live or vodafone central is not compatible. This i find it strange to understand and requested to send me the android 2.3 (gingerbread) compatible Skype application (.exe file) by email or upload somewhere whereby i can download …. but they have zero clue as to how can anyone send an application by email and needs to be downloaded only through vodafone central via the handset …

I’m really frustrated and feel let down as no one seems to have any answer to this issue while all i need is the skype application so that i can then install it on my handset.
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Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 8:39 pm
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Ke Chan,
  
  Thanks for the comment, sorry for the late reply. Just spoke to the product manager and they have raised it and are currently working on this issue. Unfortunately we don’t have a solid ETA, however the product manager suggested that you can find the app (search for “Skype on Vodafone”) if you search for it on Android Market.
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 8:54 am
Al says:

2 questions
a) Within Australia would there ever be a case where we are “roaming” and hence subject to data charges?
b) What about receiving calls on Skype? I.e. if someone calls our Skype ID or Skype-In number is it free?
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Monday, December 5, 2011 at 11:08 pm
Stephen says:

Hi,

I’ve just moved to Australia from UK where I had a skype phone on 3UK, and I want to get skype on my phone here in Australia, I can see that you offer unlimited skype to skype calls, however will it be possible to call international phone numbers using skype on my phone?

Thanks.
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Monday, December 12, 2011 at 4:41 pm
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Stephen,
  
  Thanks for your question. Regarding your question on unlimited Skype. It’s unlimited between Skype to Skype contacts not international numbers unfortunately.
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 8:14 am
John Tropea says:

Just sent a text to 126612 but did not get a text back..

I’m on the “classic pack member” mobile internet pack which includes unlimited skype

If I don’t get a text back soon, should I just download the “skype for vodafone” app from the android market (and incur the data charges when I download it…but I might wait for the vodafone text so you can shout me the download I suppose…waiting…)

BTW – if I’m in Australia and call a skype phone or PC overseas that’s ok isn’t?
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 11:22 pm
- Vodafone Australia says:
  
  Hi John,
  Have you received a confirmation text for your Internet Pack as yet? Was it Skype you were trying to obtain? Click the below link for a step by step guide for your android phone: http://vodafone.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3802/
  
  You are also able to call any user on Skype with this pack
  
  Please let me know if you need any further information!
  
  Cheers,
  
  LP
  Reply
  Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 12:42 pm
John Tropea says:

Hi Vodafone Australia,

It turns out i didn’t text the work skype in quotation marks ie. “skype”

Once i did that I got a return text.

Next issue is when I clicked on the link http://vfau.co/skype

…it takes me to this webpage http://three.net.au/VFFind/Tools/SkypeDownload (that ain’t Vodafone Central)

…this webpage tells me sorry your handset is not compatible for Skype on Vodafone (but the Nexus is compatible)

Why was I sent to this 3 page, and perhaps it can’t recognise my device properly
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 5:16 pm
valsa says:

hello

i use blackberry curve .could you pls let me know how to download skyp. is it free? do i need to pay anything?
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 7:32 am
- Vodafone Australia says:
  
  Hi valsa,
  
  You can see all the information you need on using Skype on your Blackberry and what it will cost here.
  
  If you have any further questions then we are available via Community Forum or our Vodafone Facebook page.
  
  Cheers,
  DA
  Reply
  Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11:00 am
Andrea says:

When I bought the Iphone 4 , the guy in store told me that i could use the promotion of Skype unlimited for $3,00 and now i discovered that is incompatible, and i have to use my internet of vodafone to ace …..What i have to do ???
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Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 1:10 pm
- Vodafone Australia says:
  
  Hi Andrea, the official Skype app is available from iTunes and can be used with iPhones. However the Skype pack that we offer is not compatible with iPhones. A list of compatible handsets is here
  Since it will be using your regular data allowance, you might need extra data. Info about that can be found here
  Thanks, Anthony
  Reply
  Monday, January 9, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Eilatan says:

Just wondering if vodafone’s skype works on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (the new one, not S), or if it is going to be available anytime soon?
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Friday, January 13, 2012 at 5:34 pm
maychan says:

Hi
Pays $3 for subscription to use Skpy. Do I have sign up a plan for using Skpy? At the moment, I have taken a $29 plan for my phone. If I subscribe to use Skpy, then the $3 will be added to my bill or pay separately?

Can I subscribe to use Skpy for a month?

Regards,
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Friday, February 10, 2012 at 8:39 pm
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Maychan,
  
  Thanks for the question regarding Skype, for all information, please head over to our Skype page – http://www.vodafone.com.au/personal/vodafone-central/find/skype/index.htm
  
  If you any more questions, please post it on our Vodafone Community forum – http://community.vodafone.com.au/t5/Contract/bd-p/postpaidbilling
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Monday, February 13, 2012 at 8:30 am
Linda says:

Hello I have an iphone on prepaid with you and the iphone skype app…is there somewhere that tells me how much it costs to sms international to another skype app phone? also the cost of skype calls international to another skype app phone…its very confusing on this site to find out in plain english the actual cost of each…Thanks Linda
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Monday, February 13, 2012 at 2:25 pm
- Vodafone Australia says:
  
  Hi Linda,
  
  The help and support team on the Community Forum will be the best people to have a chat about Skype on your iPhone. They would love to hear from you if you would like to post your question there!
  
  Cheers,
  DA.
  Reply
  Monday, February 13, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Jamie says:

When I try to log in to skype on my HTC explorer it says I need to subscribe? What does it mean I have to do??
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 1:40 pm
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  hi Jamie,
  
  Thanks for your comment, however we don’t support the HTC explorer.
  
  Cheers
  
  at
  Reply
  Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Michael says:

“Unlimitted Skype” is not available any more on the 12 month mobile internet packs any more, as it has been until last month.
Any chance on getting it back?
If seen it still is part of the monthly packs, but those are far over-sprized…
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Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 12:15 pm
- Vodafone Australia says:
  
  Hi Michael,
  
  This sounds like a great question for our Help and Support team on the Community Forum and if you would like to post your question over there, one of they guys will respond as soon as possible.
  
  Cheers,
  DA.
  Reply
  Friday, March 2, 2012 at 11:02 am
Daniela says:

I have the skype pack on vodafone but it works very badly Each timeits tells a different problem like no working data collection or anything. I would like the app to work in a stable way, just that!
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Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11:34 pm
Elaine says:

My skype doesn’t work since yesterday. When I log in, it poped out that Skype cannot connect to your network mobile. But I can use the network mobile to access facebook and other website, but cant use the skype. And some time the skype asked me to sign up when i log in with my existing account. It worked quite well before but got problem form last night. Hope to hear from you soon. thanks.
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Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 12:04 am
Oscar says:

Hi, I just got a Sonny Ericsson Arc S. i followed the instructions to install skype, but it says that my mobile is not compatible with Skype, could you please confirm this information? Thanks you.
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Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 2:21 pm
- Vodafone Australia says:
  
  Hi Oscar,
  
  The Sony Ericsson Arc S is not compatible with the Vodafone on Skype application however keep an eye on the list of compatible phones here for any changes in the future.
  
  Thanks!
  ^MV
  Reply
  Friday, March 23, 2012 at 3:58 pm
Caelaer says:

Just a heads up to anybody thinking of using this – Don’t bother.

While the program is functional(barely), you have about a 1 in 20 chance to actually sign in each time you try to sign in, giving various and misleading error messages, I bought my phone specifically for this app, and would not recommend this to anyone until the excessive issues are solved. Personally, I’d be happy if it could reliably sign in and not randomly re-direct incoming skype calls, but I still wouldn’t recommend it.

Very very disappointing, did you use a team of illiterate squirrels to write this app for you?
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Monday, March 26, 2012 at 1:07 pm
- Vodafone Australia says:
  
  Hi Caelaer,
  
  Our help and support team will be able to look in to the problems you are facing with the Skype application. So they can help you, please post your concern on our Vodafone Community.
  
  Thanks,
  Sarah.
  Reply
  Monday, April 2, 2012 at 8:15 am
dennis says:

Hi V,
I have the HTC sensation xe and want to use sykpe. the skype on vodaphone says to subscribe to the skype pack but then it says my phone is not compatible… what can i do now?
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Monday, March 26, 2012 at 10:41 pm
- Vodafone Australia says:
  
  Hey Dennis,
  
  Our help and support team will be able to check if your phone is compatible. So they can do so, please post on our Vodafone Community.
  
  Thanks,
  Sarah.
  Reply
  Monday, April 2, 2012 at 8:27 am
REX says:

Hi there.
Can I make call through skype to others’ mobile for free? I am currently using the 5$ pack.
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Friday, April 20, 2012 at 1:39 pm
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Rex,
  
  If you post your question on our Vodafone Community forum, our social representatives and answer this for you – http://community.vodafone.com.au/
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Friday, April 20, 2012 at 1:45 pm
  - Bibiana says:
    
    is possible use this app for iphone 3?
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    Monday, April 23, 2012 at 9:28 pm
    - Andrew Tran says:
      
      Hi Bibiana,
      
      Unfortunately the Skype on Vodafone app isn’t available for iPhones. You can download the generic app on iTunes, however using the service will incur regurlar data charges.
      
      Cheers
      
      AT
      Reply
      Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 9:30 am
Rachael says:

Hi, I bought a Nokia E71 lately thinking that I could use it to Skype. I sms 126612 and I got this message “this product is not available”. But Nokia E71 is on the Skype phone compatible listing, so why can’t i download Skype?
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Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 11:29 pm
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Rachel,
  
  When did you buy the phone and where did you buy it? If you can answer this on our Vodafone Community (http://community.vodafone.com.au/t5/Contract/bd-p/postpaidbilling) our social representatives can assist you further.
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Monday, April 30, 2012 at 9:28 am
Afzal says:

Hi i got HTC Desire S Phone n i got contract with Vodafone i cant make video call on my mobile internet even if i got full service.I have to use wifi to make calls.
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Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 1:08 am
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Afzal,
  
  Please post this question on our Vodafone Community forum so our social representatives can assist you.
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Monday, May 7, 2012 at 9:29 am
Nik says:

Hi, I am in a $5 monthly internet pack, can i use skype for free or the data will be charged whenever i use skype as it doesnt mentioned anywhere what includes as per below link
http://www.vodafone.com.au/personal/mobile-internet/on-your-phone/plans/index.htm?mid=p416
Please advice at your earliest stage,
thanks
Nik
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 12:36 pm
- Vodafone Australia says:
  
  Hi Nik,
  
  Unlimited Skype on Vodafone use is not included as Skype on Vodafone is no longer available. You are still able to use the generic Skype app, however using the application will incur data charges.
  
  If you have any questions regarding or issues, our Help and Support Team on the Vodafone Community are always happy to assist you.
  
  Thanks,
  Cait
  Reply
  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 10:46 am

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