Skype WiFi: what is it?

Roaming charges abroad are still expensive and the data volume for mobile surfing packages is also limited at home. This practical tip shows you what Skype WiFi is and how you can still surf in certain places.

Skype Wifi - Use public wireless networks anywhere in the world

With Skype Wifi software, which is now available for many devices, you can go online via public wireless networks anywhere in the world.

• The service is not free, but you do not have to pay for your credit card at hotspots, for example.
• You will be billed using your Skype credit.
• You don't pay for a data volume, but after minutes. This is particularly practical if you want to make calls with friends, for example, which is known to suck a lot of data.

Skype Wifi - the program runs on these systems

Skype Wifi is available for your iPhone / iPad, Android smartphone and for the Windows Phone. You can also use Skype WiFi via your Skype PC software.

Note: You log in to Skype WiFi as normal with your previous Skype account. In Windows 8 you can also use the Skype app.