Some phones don't support Skype (like my Nokia Windows 'smart' phone). It does support Viber and Whatsapp though...with which you can record free messages.

I believe John.C stated that his phone is not a 'smart' phone anyway ? That would limit its capabilities.

Co-incidentally, the contract on my Virgin phone finishes next week, so I bought one of those 99p Lebara sims to put in the phone, just to see if it is 'unlocked'.

It is !

Good news, as I want to use it in the Phils in 9 days.