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Also, why do I have Skype for Business Basic?

Skype for Business includes a lot of the same features, including voice and video calls, IM, and screen sharing. Skype for Business Basic lacks the connection to Microsoft Office. As a stand-alone service, it offers video and audio conferencing along with some call functionality and screen sharing.

Secondly, how do I make a Skype for Business Call Basic? Use the Dial pad

1. From the main Skype for Business screen, click the Dial Pad tab. The Dial Pad appears just below.
2. Enter a phone number in one of the following ways: Select the number buttons on the Dial pad.
3. Select Call.

Also question is, how much is Skype for Business Basic?

Skype is free, but Skype for Business will cost you. There are two basic plans available for smaller companies. “Online Plan 1” costs $2 per user per month (with a yearly contract) and covers only the basics. Fundamentally you get very little over standard Skype with Online Plan 1, though.

What is the difference between Skype and Skype for business?

Skype for Business allows up to 250 people on a single meeting or conference call. This makes it better for one-to-many presentations such as webinars, as well as full company meetings where you have more than 25 people. Skype for consumers is limited to 25 people on the meeting or call at one time.