- Easy and fast – text message directly from Skype.
- Type long and eloquent messages from the comfort of your keyboard.
- Reach friends instantly anywhere in the world.
- Show your own cell phone number when sending text messages from Skype.
Sending a text message directly from Skype is perfect when you want to quickly reach a friend or colleague. You can even group a bunch of people together and send them the same text message with one keystroke.
And the great thing about SMS is that you no longer have to write text messages in special text speak like “hi jess how r u will c u @ 7 2nite 4 coffee”. Now it’s easier to say in full exactly what you want from your keyboard. You can send text messages to phones on any network, in any country.
How much does it cost?
Just like sending text messages from your mobile, you pay per SMS message you send from Skype, but the costs are usually much lower. The cost of each text message depends on where in the world you’re sending it to (but not where you’re sending it from, however). It’s just 9¢ to most places, but there’s a big list of rates to destinations worldwide.
SMS text message FAQs
Did you know?
When you register your cell phone number with Skype, it will be shown as the sender’s number, so people don’t think they have a new, anonymous friend, but it’s actually you who wants to meet up later tonight.
SMS works on Windows, Mac OS X.
No emergency calls with Skype
Skype is not a replacement for your ordinary telephone and can't be used for emergency calling