Skype offering Free calls to mobiles and landlines in Mexico

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In light of the devastating earthquake that has taken place in Mexico—and the subsequent impact to the local communications infrastructure—domestic and international calls made via Skype to landlines and mobiles in the affected Mexico regions are free of charge until further notice.* This is effective immediately; the list of area codes are below.

Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the earthquake. We hope this helps you reach loved ones, friends, and colleagues in Mexico.

The free calling applies only to Skype calls made to landlines and mobiles in the following Mexico area codes:

Mexico City: 55

Morelos: 734, 751, 731, 735, 739, 737, 769, and 777

Oaxaca: 995, 994, 972, 971, 958, 954, 953, 951, 924, 757, 287, 283, 281, 274, and 236

Estado de Mexico: 718, 716, 725, 724, 726, 597, 599, 712, 717, 722, 761, 714, 595, 723, 593, 588, 711, 729, 721, 728, 596, 591, 592, 427, 767, 719, 594, and 713

Chiapas: 918, 919, 962, 966, 961, 964, 994, 916, 967, 963, 968, 965, 932, 992, 934, and 917

Puebla: 953, 797, 776, 764, 746, 282, 276, 275, 249, 248, 245, 244, 243, 238, 237, 236, 233, 232, 231, 227, 224, 223, and 22

Landlines: 52 + (LADA or area code) + (phone number). For example, from Mexico City to Mexico City “52 55 12345678” or from Mexico City to Cuernavaca Morelos “52 777 1234567” or from Cuernavaca Morelos to Mexico City “52 55 12345678.”

Cell phones: 52 + 1 + (LADA or area code) + (phone number). For example, from Mexico City to Mexico City “52 1 55 12345678” or from Mexico City to Cuernavaca Morelos “52 1 777 1234567” or from Cuernavaca Morelos to Mexico City “52 1 55 12345678.”

To learn how to make Skype calls to landlines and mobiles, visit Skype Support.

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*Excludes calls to special, premium service, and non-geographical numbers. Internet and mobile fees may apply. Microsoft’s Terms of Use apply. Skype may discontinue or amend this offer at any time and may close any account for abuse. For individual use only. No emergency calls with Skype. Skype is not a replacement for your telephone and can’t be used for emergency calling.

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