You can receive SMS text messages in Skype if you have a Skype Number, and have caller identification set up. Currently, only US Skype Numbers can receive SMS messages *. Two-way SMS text messaging is not supported in Skype on Android 4.0.4 – 5.1.
Can I send SMS text messages to a Skype Number?
Currrently, it’s not possible to send SMS text messages to Skype Numbers. Your friends can reach you through SMS text messages on any mobile or text-enabled landline number.
While I was researching we ran into the query “What Skype Numbers can receive SMS messages?”.
Currently, only US Skype Numbers can receive SMS messages *. Two-way SMS text messaging is How do I send SMS text messages in Skype? To send an SMS text message, first you need to have a little Skype Credit.
Also, which carriers support Skype SMS text messages?
If you’re sending a text to someone located in the USA, only the following carriers support receiving Skype SMS text messages: Alltel, AT&T, Cellular One Dobson, Cellular South, Centennial, Cincinnati Bell, Nextel, Ntelos, Sprint, T-Mobile, Unicel, U. S. Cellular®, Verizon Wireless, Virgin Mobile USA.
What is my Skype name when I send a text message?
When you send an SMS text message from Skype, your Skype name will show as the sender’s name on the recepient’s device.* If you want to show your mobile number instead of your Skype Name, you can change the sender ID.
Why do I get SMS text message Error on Skype?
Error “Insufficient Credit”: You do not have enough Skype Credit to send the SMS text message. You need to buy some Skype Credit and then send the message again. Error “Number incorrect” – There is something wrong with the number, such as an incorrect country code, or the phone is not text-enabled. Check the number and dial again.
How do I stop receiving SMS messages on Skype?
To stop receiving SMS messages, you can block the specific contact or phone number. *Note: You can receive SMS messages on your US Skype Number from US and Canadian mobile numbers. However, SMS messages sent from services such as identity verification are not supported on US Skype Numbers.