How to Receive Texts in Skype

By Michael Carroll

It is possible to send SMS text messages to a Skype user with third-party services.
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Skype is a voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) service that allows users to place and receive phone calls using their computer and Internet connection instead of a cell phone or landline. Using Skype for telephone calls instead of a cell phone or landline is typically cheaper, but Skype cannot totally replace some of the functionality many people have become used to. Although you can send SMS text messages to cell phones from Skype, you cannot receive SMS text messages with Skype. There are, however, a couple of third-party services you can use as workarounds to receive texts in Skype.

Connectotel

Step 1

Create a new SMS text message on your cell phone.

Step 2

Enter "skype," a space, the Skype username of the recipient, and another space.

Step 3

Enter the text of your message.

Step 4

Send the SMS message to the number "+447747782320." Don't omit the "+" symbol. The SMS message will appear as a chat message in the recipient's Skype interface momentarily.

sms4skype

Step 1

Create a new SMS text message on your cell phone.

Step 2

Enter "skype," a space, the Skype username of the recipient, and another space.

Step 3

Enter the text of your message.

Step 4

Send the SMS message to the number "+41762203200." Don't omit the "+" symbol. The SMS message will appear as a chat message in the recipient's Skype interface momentarily.

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