Free SkypeOut dialing hack

In my recent post on a free 411 directory assistance service I stated that in theory you could use SkypeOut to dial 800-FREE411 and then have 800-FREE411 connect your call free of charge, but you'd still use up your SkypeOut minutes. I wrote:


Too bad Skype doesn't charge less per minute for (toll free) 800 numbers - if they did then you could save money by always dialing though Free411.com's service. Of course, that wouldn't be very nice to Free411.com since they pay for the call. (when you dial their 800 number and they connect the call)

I thought about checking Skype's website to see if they did indeed discount 800 numbers, but I was too busy to check and I figured one of my blog readers would "catch me" if I was wrong. Well, Rick Hultz, a prolific commenter on my blog, did just that. He points out that Skype DOES offer discounted 800 number dialing. In fact, nevermind "discounted", Skype offers FREE toll-free number dialing for France, Poland, the UK, and the U.S.

So if you want to make FREE SkypeOut calls to any toll-free number in the U.S., simply dial 800-FREE411 (800-373-3411) from your Skype client and then tell the speech recognition directory assistance the city/town of the person/business you are trying to reach and then it will connect the call for you - FREE of charge! I just tested it from my Skype client and it works - I still have the same number of SkypeOut minutes. Of course this hack only works if the person you are dialing is in the directory (not unpublished number). And it isn't very nice to make Free411.com to pay for terminating your call, but hey they are ad supported (you have to listen to an ad before the call is connected), so maybe they don't mind?

Well, here's one way to save your precious SkypeOut minutes!cool

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98 Comments

This is not a "hack". This is not phreaking either...

Hmmm I wonder how long this will last? Probably not verry long once they find out they will close the loop hole.

An alternative for those in the UK is to do a reverse charge call using 0800 REVERSE

True, it isn't a "hack" in the truest sense of the word. It's more of a workaround or trick.

But no need to get in a huff. Lots of people use the word "hack" in ways that are different than its original definition.

is it still working? having trouble, call always gets dropped. just wondering.

-tomatlers

Why don't you just use VoipBuster and be done with it? (Free calls to 20 countries, USA and UK among them).

I haven't had a chance to try this out yet, but have some thoughts from a business ethics standpoint are that it's neutral. Skype doesn't get the LD fee for the call, but they likely get some fee for the origination of an 800 call. Free411 gets the cost of the final call, but they get to play a 5 to 10 second ad to the caller before making the connection. I assume that they desire to have as many such calls as possible. I assume that the loser is the caller who needs to call directory assistance (not always possible if calling a mobile or unlisted number), wait for a response, listen to an ad, and wait for a response. I assume that Free411 uses a VoIP service so chances are that combining that with Skype may result an an other worldly delay. I suppose that's worth saving $.99 to $2.50 for normall 411, but not worth if for replacing a regular call.

Apparently it doesn't work anymore, as now, it either drops the call, or else if I do get connected, after it find the person, it just says "Goodbye" and hangs up.

It didconnects. I guess they saw that coming

hi..do you how to get free call in the U.K??using skype out.
The 1-800-373-3411 is only in the states.
so please help me out.please send me email to this address givemework@gmail.com

I am trying, like so many others of my country men to figure out if Skype Out WORKS, or NOT.
I don't need to call the directory assistant for a 411 number!!
I have used Skype computer to computer from California to England and it worked like a breeze. NO problems.
Now I would like to use Skype computer (mine) to someone's land line. I just want to know if this system has been worked out yet, or are we just hummin and hawin about it.

Jack Van Scyoc
Walnut Creek, CA

i want to known how we can hack mobiles number,and made out going call for free

I just want to know if there is someway or anyway that i can make absolute free (no charge) CALLS TO A LAND LINE ? i don't care if i must dial for an hour long> i just want to make free land line or cellphone calls. my cellphone number is >( +273 610 9298 )>>> DOOKS123@WEBMAIL.CO.ZA

I just want to know if there is someway or anyway that i can make absolute free (no charge) CALLS TO A LAND LINE ? i don't care if i must dial for an hour long> i just want to make free land line or cellphone calls. my cellphone number is>( +273 610 9298 )>>> DOOKS123@WEBMAIL.CO.ZA

I WAN TO NO HOW TO AKE FREE CALLS TO A LAND LINE!! E-MAIL : DOOKS123@WEBMAIL.CO.ZA
CELLPHONE : +2736109298

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i was looking on the net the other night and found a crack for skype not to sure if it works or not but am still looking in to finding some type of program so i can ring land lines and mobiles any help or (qs) hotmail is dennisshore@hotmail.com

can i have a free account calling on mobile

just want to know if there is someway or anyway that i can make absolute free (no charge) CALLS TO A LAND LINE ? i don't care if i must dial for an hour long> i just want to make free land line or cellphone calls. my cellphone number is>( +880187722225 )>>>

i just want to know if there is someway or anyway that i can make absolute free (no charge) CALLS TO A LAND LINE ? i don't care if i must dial for an hour long> i just want to make free land line or cellphone calls. my cellphone number is>( +880187722225 )>>>

I guess my problem with this is... and anyone who knows how FREE411 works is that it really SCREWS them. Basically when you use the service to connect to someone they log the number... then later a rep at FREE411 calls the person you called to see if they are interested in the service. So by doing this you make it so reps are calling people who might not even be close to interested in the service making calls and wasting time which equals money.

i wan't Free call in mobile Phone
my no phone (+628176663077)
pliace send my e-mail in skypeout free
thx All

In response to all of your questions there is another option. Use the 800 number on the back of a calling card that you buy at your local dollar store.. download "stana phone" at https://www.stanaphone.com/
They do support 800 numbers. but don't kick a lot of dust up about it. otherwise the'll get wind about it as well and stop it fast and in a hurry... By the way for those who are serious about these things, Hit me up on the private tip my e-mail is xqqses@hotmail.com I've got a few big plans in store for the future & can use a couple of bright mindz...
Signed "Our Neighborhood"

Hi,plz,is there any way to make phone calls to Brazil for free?

is this free

i really want to know my boy friend password in skype

i need to know my boy friend password in his skype

RE: Free SkypeOut dialing hack
walaa :

March 14, 2006 05:27 PM


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i want to know how can i hack somebody who hacked me b 4 i want to know password of him and all thi things whatever he does in his computer

I need any calling card free pin no so i can call free to any country from any place

I"ll be awaiting.....

IMran...

You can call toll-free numbers for free.
Using for example free world dialup.
Take a look for example here how_to_start_using_voip.html

1800-free411 does not connect my call its just gives me the number to use.

1800-free411 does not connect my call its just gives me the number to use.

Hey, How can i make free calls to uk landlines? please email me @ nizzex@gmail.com

You can call toll-free numbers for free.
Using for example free world dialup.
Take a look for example here http://www.usevoipinfo.com/how_to_start_using_voip.html

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please give me to 60 free minutes

I hope Free411.com is getting enough business through those advertisements.Then they could be able to continue this free service. Good job tom..

how i can make free calling from skype to albanian landlines.it is nice to wait for your response.thx.

now with skype, you can make free calls anywhere in the US or canda directly. it's cool

damn, this hack STILL works (for me anyway) I tried calling a friend in the U.S (even though I'm in New Zealand) and it worked without a hitch, can't see why everyone else is havin' trouble with it, guess they didn't type the number in right, I'm still amazed that Skype haven't closed the loophole yet..

Skype is very good Platform for call anywhere in the world.and it provides very good facility both for voice chat and voip services at very reasonable rates but some black hat hackers use this for illigal purpose which is not right.

The problem is skype is security, after all they did sell out to ebay without a flicker of an eyelid.

no tengo dinero

I'm having problems with skype when operating with windows ME. The program freezes my pc on statup. I havt to do a safe mode just to diactivate skype's operation. I'd just install it to my other PC just to use it. Very clear voip and with it's vast users, you may be able to contact a lot more

Shoemoney :
May 31, 2006 06:39 AM

The problem is skype is security, after all they did sell out to ebay without a flicker of an eyelid.

- I totally agree..I am not really a 'techie' but I am using skype for business purposes. My problem is - a lot of strangers call me. They sound like Indians, and they are totally rude. I don't how to block these unknown callers. So what I do is to sign out from skype and just stick with Yahoo! Messenger instead.

i wan't Free call in mobile Phone
my no phone (+6591122609)
pleace send my e-mail in skypeout free
Thanks a lot

Hi there!

---
Talking plain text, I am interested in various calling card devices (not such as VoIP) but things for the cards where you need to nicely scratch to view the PIN of a calling card. NOW - and that is my main concern, I love to talk to many people through telephone. Concerning the amount of money "wasted" through talking to both national and "international" friends, I am looking forward to find a good way to cut back on the waste (please keep in mind: sadly I not a lucky owner of a mobile phone)...

Let´s pretend I had a bunch of (prepaid) calling cards from the same phone company...is there a possibilty to find out how the 10 to 12 digit PIN is made up (eg. A+B : C + A - D = E)? Analyzing numbers for a specific algorithm...I´m not sure if this might be the right way to go. Sounds stupid though, but this is only something to get warmed up.... well, I´m not sure if this is good enough, but if there are any generators around (or links to something concerning my "problems") please either send them to me or post them here. If you think I am a "criminal", no...of course not (I only want to broaden my point of view)...on the other side...

Anyway - I´ll help you guys as good as I can, I like to trade.

Please contact me - I would be very happy to hear from you. PLEASE ADD YOUR CONCERNS, QUESTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS TO THIS TOPIC.
Thanks, guys!

Mail to: barbedwire@trashmail.net

:twisted: Phantomias :twisted:

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if you search in goolge u type the word freecall this is a little program and with this u can make free landline calls 2 most parts of the world e.g USA= landlines + mobile free UK landlines free and so on i have how ever cum across a little problem it says u get 300min a week free but u dont but 2 get round this just make a new user name check this webpage http://www.freecall.com/en/index.html hope this prog is usefull 2 u guys :-)

Freecall only allows you to make free calls in intervals of one(1) minute without any credit.

Has anyone heard of the Skype cellphone coming out? An officemate of mine told me about it, but I have not seen it yet. He said it will be powered by Wifi and can use Skype in a handheld object.

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want free calls all over the world to land lines and free mobile call to the usa email me
howardwhelan@gmail.com and i will send you the link later all

plz tell me how can i make call free of cost to UK on All providers of Mobiles & landlines. Yah i want make free calls to another country also plz give me a way to make free calls thanks plz email me i am waiting eagerly

please can you tell me how can i make free calls from germany to the rest of the world
anywa thank you

I have a better option

Call Anywhere In The World For Free To Mobile And Landline thru skpeout for free ..But plz in that site click on ads by google link ..Thx

http://freeskypeout.blogspot.com/

hi every one skype is crap if you realy want free calls with no crap this is the best one go to voipdiscount.com free mobles landlines enjoy

I have found info found here tobe very useful,thanks.

I thought you can call US for free until the end of this year? so why use this toll free numbers?

>>I thought you can call US for free until the end of this year? so why use this toll free numbers?

1) Yes, you can make free SkypeOut calls, but this blog post was before that promo went out

2) Like you said, the free promo is until end of this year - only 2 months left, so this trick could be used afterwards. Of course, last I tried this trick, the free411 only gave you up to like 3 minutes. Enough to order a pizza anyway.smile Though you should be able to make a free local call you cheap bastard!

oh im not lucky to read your post earlier. (date of post: October 04, 2005)too late, its already 2006!i missed the chance of calling my family in the us for free...:(

voipdiscount.com give you free landline calls all over the world does not matter what country you are in and also free mobiles for some countrys like usa good times dont need skype anymore class free calls no charge

I am in need of this pc to mobile dialing hack, I need to be put through on it please.

Tom,

You might wanna check out some hacks listed on my blog.

http://voipguides.blogspot.com

just use voipstunt, internetcalls, voipbuster, voipcheap or any of them. you can call free from pc to landlines and cellphones.

Hi!/Ola/Hello/ Alo friends!!!

You can call free PC to Phones and cells. Visit the Website mentioned below

www.mywoip.com

Cheers!!!

You need to download "GOOGLE PACK" which is the first step for calling for free to any mobile or landline phones.

hi guys......

u all can call free PC to landline or mobile..
look at ...
www.freecalloverseas.blogspot.com


juss have a look its gr8 ,,u will love it...

so see u soon on it ??????

Free411 does not connect you to the number you requested, it only gives you the number. It does allow you to connect to the business whose ad has been played to you. See Free411.

Though the advertiser has to pay a few dollars for that call. So while you save a few pennies, the advertiser has to pay a few dollars....

Mark

>>Free411 does not connect you to the number you requested, it only gives you the number.

It used to connect you with a 3 minute limit before disconnecting you. I guess they got tired of paying the termination fees.

too bad, since all I need is 1-2 mins. to order a pizza or chinese.

It still connects you but only to the advertisers, I guess to push the number of charged calls to advertisers.

So if you call for a pizza I am sure Domino's has an ad on there and you can still connect to them for free as advertiserwink

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hacker, how do i contact you and get the hack?

how about for ppl in canada? is there any way for a free call??

Hi, guys,
anybody here to teach me how to comfigure a gprs phone for free browsing on the the network and how to make free call to any line inthe whole world using my line am from Nigeria

Nadiz.com gives free from per minute charge calls to 50+ countries (mostly landlines) Works with any SIP phone.

Hey! I tried this method, and the only thing this number does is give you the number of the person you request, it does not connect you with them.

hello i'm yemmy by name pls i will like some ppls who know how hack any email passwords to teach me how to do it because some guyz hacked mine and i want to revenge what they've done to me.i will be glad you can be of help to me pls kindly contact me via this yahoo id on (yemmy_kool
@yhaoo.com)

pls dont hack my box
best regards,
yemmy.

I started talkitup so I could call from any phone for Free to my pals around the world.

It is set up so that you can call anytime for Free take a look at talkitup.50megs.com

Cheers Eric

I have been using TALKITUP, they have FREE INTERNATIONAL from any phone in the US, I use it to call Canada, UK and Italy, it is really slick.

Cjeck it out at talkitup.50megs.com

This still works if you use 800GOOG411. I called my local supermarket with it.

Hi there
can anyone tell me what to do after when free411 tells me number of the desired person, it just says press 1 to hear number again, 3 for txt msg number and * to call w/e advertiser is. How do it or I make it go to dial the actual number that i want?any help please

Really? Didn't know about this. Thanks!smile

Is this still available?

Is there any way I can find out my daughter's skype password. Hope somebody can share on how to crack her password.

Please email me at flash6671@hotmail.com

They have now join with skype so they took away the calling method on it

I tried Skype about 18 months ago and was not very impressed. I tried it again last week and was amazed at the quality.

what is the procedure to contact care executives of SKYPE

I use Skype for years. A pitty this does not works for USSR countries.

I have no clue but you dont have to get skype involve into calling free411 while it will flood your internet connection. Why not use your landline phone to call free411 and it still free?

Hello everyone.
i Just wondering (like Luke did) if there possible to find out skype's password of the other person. I need to know because i think my wife have another nick and i want to know what contacts do she have in her contact list Please help me. My email tomytis11@yahoo.com
Tanks

i want to know, how i can made my all out going calls free of charge from my cell to any cell and land line
>my e-mail id is (sourabhso@yahoo.co.in)

hey guys i would appreciate it if someone could tell me how to find my gf skype account because i really like her but i think she might be cheating so...please help me out. I promise i won't use it on anybody else but her

thanx

my email is: zdrasti06@yahoo.com

I have been using TALKITUP, they have FREE INTERNATIONAL from any phone in the US, I use it to call Canada, UK and Italy, it is really slick.

It doesnt work with Son Dinh Nguyen, since its voice activated, suckssad, , no more contact w/ dad nao...

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