Or, if both you and the other party have Skype accounts, have a video chat with them on your computers, at no additional cost, instead of calling their phone. [5] X Research source

Note that if you have made any previous purchases through Skype, your previous payment method has been saved. Be sure to change it if you wish to use a new method.

If you have purchased Skype credit in the past, you can apply any remaining credit to pay for a subscription.

Also, calling cellphones via your Skype account may cost more per minute than calling a landline. [10] X Research source

Be sure to factor in any extra charges for set-up and cancellation, as well as any others, to make sure that switching will really be worth it.