Hack 10. Forward Calls
Have your calls follow you around! Skype's call-forwarding feature can forward your calls when you're on the move. Works with: Windows version of Skype. Skype gives you the option to forward incoming calls to up to three alternative Skype accounts (or regular phone numbers if you're a SkypeOut subscriber). This works whether the incoming call is from another Skype user or, if you have a SkypeIn number, from a regular phone. However, how quickly calls are forwarded depends on your online status, as shown in Table 1-8.
To forward calls you must first specify the forwarding Skype names or regular phone numbers (select Skype Tools Options… Call Forwarding & Voicemail), as shown in Figure 1-12. To activate call forwarding you must put a checkmark in the checkbox opposite "Forward calls when Im not on Skype." Figure 1-12. Call-forwarding Options dialogSkype call forwarding enables you to redirect incoming Skype calls to another Skype name, mobile phone, or landline number. If none of the forwarding contacts is available (for example, they're offline), or none of them picks up the call, the caller will either get a message indicating that the call could not be completed, or be directed to voicemail (if you are a Skype voicemail subscriber). |