Can you skype local numbers in TRNC

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 08:08

Hi not sure if you can skype local numbers from your Internet Skype ie 0533

I tried last night with putting these codes first 0044/0392 then leaving the 0 off

but with no success was wondering if you could or am I just putting the wrong code in

any info would help

sheila

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 08:13

smithy,

you plonker!

for trnc, it is 009 0533 xxx xxxx !

And yes, it does work, you can even send texts.

Keith.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 08:42

morning Smithy having a blond moment were you xxx

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 10:58

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Smithy



to SKYPE ALL numbers are international.. it doesn't matter WHERE you are - the call rates don't change.. So if you are in the UK - and it is evening - it is cheaper to use the normal phone ! ..I can't say, but I'm guessing it's the same for "TRNC"



Certainly, if in the "rump" RoC - much cheaper to use local telcos than SKYPE to send sms ( txt) or to call locally



A tip - store all number in format +44, +90 and you can import / export numbers/ contacts to and from your mobile phone.



I'm guessing it's probably cheaper to send sms(txt) when in "TRNC" to a UK mobile via SKYPE ? .. Anyone know ? .. It's certainly easier to send 'em from a keyboard

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 12:18

Sheila it is chilly and wet here today but you have brightened my day up...you need Dee back with you lol.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 15:45

Keith I know, I am a PLONKER (good job Del Boy isnt around )

I have never skyped a local number before, just UK/Thailand but thought it must be cheaper to skype local calls

but wasnt sure of the code, well I KNOW NOW

Kevin I need Dee back and quick )

Liz must be a bad day, too much wine )

sheila xx

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 15:47

I forgot

It must be the shock of being banned on the forum yesterday

I put ** 2 astricks on a posting about Lockerbie so slapped legs for sheila )

There has to be a first

sheila

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
21/08/2009 17:23

thanks mmmm very helpful

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
22/08/2009 08:09

Msg. 2

Keith wrote:



"for trnc, it is 009 0533 xxx xxxx ! "



It works but confusing!!!

Country code for Turkey: 90

Area code for TRNC: 392 (for land lines), 533 (for Turkcell)

International code: 00 from most countries but not all. "+" means international code from all countries.



Hence the correct format as MM pointed out: +90 533 xxx xxxx



If you are dialling from a normal telephone (not via internet), in the same local area you simply dial xxx xxxx. If dialling from one local area to another you put a zero infront i.e. 0 392 xxx xxxx. If dialling from one country to another, you put double zero in most countries i.e. 0090 392 xxx xxxx. Best to record it on your mobile as +90 392 xxx xxxx. You can call this number from anywhere in the world without knowing what the international code is. I think in Russia + stands for 010 just as an example.



I hope this makes it clear even for blondes

ismet



ismet

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
22/08/2009 08:28

I agree entirely with Ismet AND mmmmmm (must be a first for that combination )

I typed the numbers in small groups, and avoided any sort of explanation so as not to confuse / overwhelm smithy...

Actually, if you just select Turkey OR the Turkish flag from the country 'drop down', you can type in the entire phone number - 0533 xxxx or 0392 xxxx etc. - including the leading zeros AND gaps between number groups.

Skype seems to be 'clever' enough to unravel it.

One other point that might be of interest: You can set Skype so that it sends your 'caller ID' - that is, if you ring or text a mobile (or a landline equipped with caller ID) it will show a phone number of your choosing. I set mine so that it sends my Turkcell mobile number. Of course if the other person rings back, or replies to the text, it goes straight to my mobile, NOT the computer. - To do THAT, you have to purchase a SKYPE-IN number, and set up call-forwarding - a whole different ball game...

This Technology, eh?