Can I use Skype in China? | Expat Arrivals

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on 24 Aug 2012

Hi - I want to know is the internet restricted in China and can I use Skype to stay in contact with my family back home. How soon after I get there can I set everything up if I take my laptop can I just Skype them straight away? Also how expensive is it, would I be able to use Skype daily on a teacher's salary in Guangzhou. Thanks.

Anonymous (not verified) on 28 Aug 2012 - 08:36

yes.you can use skype in china.also if you wanna use facebook,Youtube,twitter and other SNS website.You can use flyvpn to get those website have been forbidden by china government.

Anonymous (not verified) on 28 Aug 2012 - 08:44

yes.you can use skype in china.also you can use facebool,twitter,youtube,Hulu and other foreign websites which have been forbiddened by china government.you just need use flyvpn.you can keep know what are your friends and your family.

Anonymous (not verified) on 30 Aug 2012 - 11:07

Hi Wallace

You can use Skype if you have it installed on your laptop before you arrive. Remember that Facebook is blocked, so you will also need to download some proxy server software before you arrive to access these sites within China. You'll also be able to get this software from other expat English teachers :)
See Keeping in Touch in China for more info.

Good luck!

Anonymous (not verified) on 31 Aug 2012 - 03:11

Please do not worried you can not use skype in china.The answer is yes.But the facebook have been blocked in china.So you can chose install proxy server software.i can introduce one free proxy server to you.Flyvpn can let you access to facebook.Also it can protect your privacy when you are using public WIFI.You can try it.

Anonymous (not verified) on 31 Aug 2012 - 06:41

How can I get flyvpn in China.I am going to China on a work permit in Shanghai.Please help dont know anything about China.

Anonymous (not verified) on 7 Nov 2012 - 08:51

Hi been in Shenzhen China for about 2 years, started using PureVPN a few months ago. It's pretty decent, but like most thing's that are any good you need to pay monthly. As for Skype it works without a VPN but I've found it to be unbearable most of the time, especially when calling the UK to talk to family etc. For making calls I've been using a callback service called Spaxtel. Really clear, affordable, highly recommend it to anyone going anywhere where the internet quality may be an issue, they are on Facebook if you need more info. All the best.

Anonymous (not verified) on 6 Jan 2013 - 23:02

if i chatted by skype in english with a friend in china and he knows only chinese so how we will understand each other if i also know only english and don't know chinese ?

Anonymous (not verified) on 11 Jan 2013 - 09:33

is there a proxy server like Flyvpn for Mac?

Anonymous (not verified) on 12 Sep 2013 - 11:37

Well,i also use SPAXTEL to call abroad and as VPN,i am using GEEK VPN which is free,fast kinda stable.

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