Computer Calls

  • What’s Computer Calls?

    • Computer Calls is a new service from Rebtel currently in Beta. With Computer Calls you’re able to call your Rebtel contacts from anywhere in the world using your regular Skype client.

     
  • Why should I use Computer Calls?

    • You can make Rebtel calls from anywhere in the world where you have an Internet connection. Also, as the calls are connected by Rebtel, you don’t have to pay any SkypeOut connection fees.

     
  • How do I activate Computer Calls for my account?

    • Go to Settings, click on “Manage Computer Call Settings”, enter your Skype Name and click “Done”.

     
  • Can I use Rebtel from a non-Rebtel country via Skype?

    • To create a Rebtel account you need a phone number in a Rebtel country. Once you have an account, you can make Computer Calls from any country in the world.

     
  • How do I make a Computer Call?

    • Make sure that you have Skype installed on your computer. Click on the Rebtel number of the contact you want to call, click “Call from your computer” then and follow the instructions.

     
  • How do I create a Rebtel number for a Skype contact?

    • Click on “Add contact”, select Skype in the drop-down list and enter your friends Skype Name. A Rebtel number will be created when you click on “Add contact”.

     
  • How much does it cost to call from my computer to a mobile or landline?

    • You pay the same small per-minute rate to Rebtel, except that you don’t need to pay anything to your carrier. You also avoid the connection fees associated with SkypeOut calls.

     
  • How much does it cost to call from a mobile or landline to a Skype Name?

    • You pay the cost of a local call to your carrier. The international part of the call is free of cost.

     
  • How much does it cost to call from my computer to another computer?

    • Calling from another computer to another computer is free of cost.

     
  • Can I make free calls from my computer to a landline or mobile?

    • Yes. Follow the same procedure as if you would place a free call from your landline or mobile phone.

     
  • How do I unregister my Skype Name from my Rebtel account?

    • Go to Settings, click “Manage computer call settings” and simply delete your Skype Name and click “Done”.

     
  • Are there any Skype connection fees charged for making Computer Calls?

    • No. Skype doesn’t charge you anything for making Computer Calls with Rebtel.