
If you do a lot of international business, it’s worth it to get a local number through Skype. There are three different subscriptions for calls depending on your needs. Skype is particularly useful for making international calls, as they offer a Skype-to-phone option. Digital Trends has a detailed tutorial on how to use Skype. You can create a user name with either an email address or a phone number.

If you don’t already have the program, start by downloading it from the Skype website or the Microsoft store. Many Android phones and Windows computers come with Skype already installed. You can also use it for one-on-one calls with Android phones or tablets, using it the way iPhone users use Facetime. It’s free to create a basic account and create or participate in meetings with your friends. Or, you can use an app on your phone or tablet. You can use Skype online with a username (as I do) and log in through. Skype (by Microsoft) has lots of options as far as connections. If you are feeling a bit lonely, or perhaps starting to work from home and unsure of how to stay connected to friends and family, here are some ways to do so. Our country is currently facing some unprecedented times.

This article was written by Kate Oczypok of DC on the Cheap, Valerie Cannell of Columbus on the Cheap and Jody Mace of Charlotte on the Cheap.
