Skype and WP

[ret18057]

All,

I switched to WP, and one of the kicks in the crotch is the lack of Google Voice support. I don't like Google any more either, but I liked the free number.

So, I got the "premium" account from my purchase of the SP 2, and I even popped for a "number". My question is, does it have Google Voice-like functionality? If I st it up, people can call me "second" (Skype) number, and it will ring through to my cell? Can I place calls from the Skype number though my cell? And have the caller ID reflect that number? Can I send and receive text message to the Skype number? Is there a simpler Skype interface to make all this happen?

MetroTalk did all this (and more, FOR FREE), but looks like the pissing contest between MS and Google is clipping that one.

Any help?

Thanks

 

[rockstarzzz]

I found this from 2012 on the internet - not much has changed for Skype so you may find it useful - Skype vs. Google Voice: Feature-by-feature showdown

Also, Skype WP app currently is laughable at the best in terms of functionality. WP8.1 although, may have an updated app in a month or so, which could be a notch better, I won't hold my breath.