Skype, Free offer of 'Skype Credit' which allows all Japanese users to talk to fixed phones



Internet calling software "SkypeSkype Technologies to provideTo provide all users in Japan free of charge "Skype Credit" which can make phone calls such as fixed phones and public wireless LAN service "Skype Access" free of chargeAlthough it was announcing, Skype credit was finally provided free of charge.

* I added the registration method of Skype credit.

Details are as below.
The mail sent to Skype users living in Japan from Skype Technologies looks like this.

To all customers living in Japan

Due to the unprecedented massive earthquake and tsunami that occurred on Friday, November 11, many people were sacrificed in the East Japan area, causing serious damage to Japan. I sincerely express my condolences to those who suffered from this disaster.

In this emergency situation, it is extremely important to confirm the safety of family members and to secure communication means to check the situation of colleagues and friends. To make it possible for Skype users living in Japan to contact you, this time a voucher of Skype Credit (Skype Credit) that allows you to talk over 25 minutes to landline in Japan (and other countries like China and the United States) We offer coupons). This Skype credit can also be used for sending from a text message (SMS). This credit voucher can now be used.

By using "Free Skype Credit" of 80 yen provided free of charge, it is possible to make a call for about 25 minutes or more to a fixed telephone in Japan or the United States or China. Skype Technologies says "I pray from the bottom of my heart that you can contact with families and friends who have suffered the earthquake."

· 2011/03/17 16:56 Addendum

How to register Skype Credit. First of all, please access the URL of the mail body and sign in.


Because the personal page is displayed, click "Activate coupon" at the bottom.


Enter "Skype Credit Voucher Code" written in the mail body and click "Use of Coupon · Prepaid Card".


Once the coupon code is approved it will be available within 15 minutes.

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