Cloud 9 Launches in Isle of Man

[RTuesday]

Originally Posted by inquisitor

Are you guys sure that the callback-leg to the Cloud9-subscriber is charged with 10p/min only? I expect they'll charge it as a mobile call at 20p/min.

Calls to Cloud9 mobiles are charged at the same rate as a fixed line (i.e. 10p/min). It's only other mobiles that are 20p. So callback calls to fixed line would be 20p, callback to a different mobile 30p.

Callbacks between two Cloud9 mobiles in Europe (when free incoming applies!) would be 20p/min ($0.40, Eur 0,28 ), which could be very interesting for a family group that needs to keep in touch travelling to multiple European countries. (assuming the callback actually works that is, and they don't need high quality).

Does anyone know if Cloud9 aims to international customers? Will they ship their prepaid SIMs abroad soon?

They're barely marketing it locally yet. Definately a "soft-launch" - just available through a few dealers. Not surprising as it isn't really ready.

There are definate quality problems with Cloud9. Much poorer quality calls than Manx Telecom, not just voicemail but all calls, even local (just did some direct comparision tests). If the problem is because they're mainly a VOIP company and the routing is ultra-cheap or ultra-compressed it could well be the same when roaming. Add in a callback round-trip delay and it could be too bad to be usable.