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.
You can use Skype to send text messages using the Short Message System (SMS). Your Skype SMS text messages communicate seamlessly with mobile phones and other communication devices. Although messages need to be viewable from a tiny cell phone screen and sometimes take a little patience to type, using SMS is practical, fun, and easy.
The next thing we wondered was do I need Skype Credit to send online texts?
My best answer was you’ll need Skype Credit to send text messages at really low rates. SMS text message rates vary by where the phone is that you’re texting. Try Skype for a month free and see how easy it is to send online texts. Plus, there are many ways to pay for Skype and they vary by country. You’ll love texting online with Skype.
Text messages also cost a fee. Skype instant messages between two users is a free service and cannot be sent to phones (unless they have the app!). You’ll need Skype Credit to send text messages at really low rates.
Why can’t the recipient reply to my text message from Skype?
When you send an SMS text message from Skype, the recipient will see the first 11 characters of your Skype Name and they won’t be able to reply to your SMS text message. To resolve this, you need to change the sender ID so it displays your mobile number instead of your Skype Name.
Why can’t my friend reply to my text message from Skype?
I sent an SMS text message to my friend but they can’t reply. When you send an SMS text message from Skype, the recipient will see the first 11 characters of your Skype Name and they won’t be able to reply to your SMS text message. To resolve this, you need to change the sender ID so it displays your mobile number instead of your Skype Name.
Another frequent query is “What does it mean when a Skype message says sent?”.
If the status is “sent”, it means that the message has been sent to the network but has not yet been delivered. Skype will continue to try and deliver a sent message for 24 hours. If we cannot send the message, the SMS text message charge will be automatically refunded to your balance.
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.