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Can I purchase the Skype gateway service?
Gizmo5 still supports Skype gateway for current Skype gateway customers. Moving forward Gizmo5 will not be offering Skype gateway service to the new customers.Existing customers please refer our knowledge base for some more infor
How do I forward calls to Skype?
You must purchase Skype gateway.  Once you have done this, go to your my.gizmo5.com dashboard. Under the heading, Forward Gizmo Calls, you will see "status". Check Forward calls, then add your skype ID under the "ID" column.
What is Skype gateway?
Skype gateway is a free service provided by Gizmo5 which allows any mobile phone, web browser or IP aware phone network (SIP, asterisk, etc) to communicate with Skype users. Skype gateway supports
How do I set up Skype gateway from a Business/SIP/Asterisk Network?
From Business/SIP/Asterisk Networks: Any Asterisk or SIP network can use Skype gateway by simply having their users dial Skype identities like this: SkypeName@osky.gizmo5.com. This
I use an Asterisk server for my network so how can I dial a Skype name?
You must dial the fully qualified address like this: skypename@osky.gizmo5.com or ask you administrator to the server configuration to accept free Skype calls.
I am dialing Skype_username or a 333 number but it is not being connected.
You must use Gizmo5 servers for skype_username to work or a 333 number. If you are using a different phone network you must ask the system administrator to configure their system so that skype_username and any 333 number is sent to Skype gateway.
I am calling a Skype account and they receive an instant message that the call is coming in but Skype never rings.
Make sure the Skype account you are calling has 'accept calls from anyone' in the privacy setting area.
I am placing an Skype gateway call and it is not being connected.
If you are having problems placing an Skype gateway call please do a test by going to GizmoCall.com and placing a call to the Skype echo line: skype_echo123 This will test basic functionality of your equipment and the system. If that works then repla
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