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“The free Skype subscription offer is available within 90 days of the Surface 2 purchase.” So, if you want to use it, don’t put off redeeming the coupon.
“ Note that free Skype Wi-Fi is available on the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 devices only.” – Oooh, this I didn’t know.
“To benefit from the free internet, make sure you update your Skype Wi-Fi app to the latest version from the Windows Store.”. Microsoft Disclaimers: (important otherwise you may get charged) Find your redemption card in the box of your new Surface 2/Pro. To make life easier, make sure that you have a Skype Account, get one here: and log into it to make sure it works. If you like to surf the web, you are probably saying: “ ouch!” I did find that some places in Europe it is $0.10/minute. the cost would be different than in Europe or South America. It works on Skype credit and you only pay for what you use but it is unclear how much it actually costs because it is different in different countries. Skype Wi-Fi however is much trickier to figure out. I did find that the cost of Unlimited World Subscription is 4.99/month or $59.88/year. Here are more details from Microsoft’s on what you do and do not get: What is the free Skype subscription offer for the Surface 2.Īgain, it has been difficult to find information on how much this free service for one year is actually worth. We will test this when we’re in Panama this month, as well. Only answer I could find as to why they don’t have a map was that Skype Wi-Fi works on “partner networks” and that they change all the time. I’ve searched for it, believe me, but can’t find one. Here is the kicker, there doesn’t seem to be a map of where the hotspots are. From cafes to airports and train stations, there’s probably a hotspot nearby”. According to Microsoft, you can “go online at over 2 million Wi-Fi hotspots worldwide. I think this one confuses people because it’s unclear what it does. We are going on a trip out of the country this month and will report back on how well this really works.
Microsoft says that with it, “you can talk to the world with free unlimited calls to mobiles in 8 countries and landlines in over 60 countries”.
What you get with the free Skype subscription. Either way, if you’re not a regular Skype user, you may be wondering: “ what the hack does it give me?” In that case, this post is for you. You have either already purchased your new Surface 2/Pro (plus received the free Skype for 12 months from Microsoft) or you are contemplating it. What do you get with the Free Skype for 12 months subscription?