abroadband

[dg7feq]

Originally Posted by snidely

On Skype, one MB is enough to send and receive about 15 messages a day and make two Skype calls of about 2 minutes each - every day in one month (Source: Skype).

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Sounds unbelievable. I found that quote on the Skype site myself.

...mike

Yeah, but for 1 MB each day Then the calculation is right.

Chris

[snidely]

Originally Posted by dg7feq

Yeah, but for 1 MB each day Then the calculation is right.

Chris

Even at that, it could be worth while to set up a "system" to route calls via "something" like Skype. I am not sophisticated enuf to do that - but could follow instructions if someone posted how to set up a method to route voice calls over a 100% data connection - which the Abroadband SIM is. If I read the Skype site correctly, they only have an app for Verizon phones in the U.S. Google Talk (which seems to be a VOIP version of Google Voice) says they don't have an app for mobiles "at this time".
Anybody have any other EASY to use suggestions for setting up voice calling over data?
Even if a voice of data call burns 400-500 Kb/second - you are talking about spending 35-45 cents/min. As a comparison, to call back to the U.S. using Truphone costs 86 cents/min. Using a U.S. SIM from TMobile or ATT costs $1/min.

...mike

[dg7feq]

Originally Posted by snidely

If I read the Skype site correctly, they only have an app for Verizon phones in the U.S. Google Talk (which seems to be a VOIP version of Google Voice) says they don't have an app for mobiles "at this time".


...mike

I have the official skype client on my Andorid based phone and it works flawlessly (but drains the battery quite fast as well).
Alternatively you can install a SIP client and use any SIP-based VoIP service. Many VoIP providers also offer a client which is pre-configured for their service or detailed instructions on how to do so. Decend Nokia-phones even have a build in SIP client.

Chris

[snidely]

Originally Posted by dg7feq

I have the official skype client on my Andorid based phone and it works flawlessly (but drains the battery quite fast as well).
Alternatively you can install a SIP client and use any SIP-based VoIP service. Many VoIP providers also offer a client which is pre-configured for their service or detailed instructions on how to do so. Decend Nokia-phones even have a build in SIP client.

Chris

Chris - I need a little hand holding here. Would is there a Skype client for the BB? And what is a "client"? Is that the same thing as an "app"? Can you recommend a "client" that would work with a BB? Are these "clients" easy to use?
I have an old BB I would use w. this card. It only operates on EDGE - not 3G.

Thanks.

...mike

[GadgetKen]

To get Skype on your Blackberry, try this link. They will send the software to your Blackberry. Other VOIP providers likely have a similar service.

Skype mobile? for BlackBerry® smartphones

Did something like this for an AT&T Tilt I used to own that ran Windows Mobile.

[dg7feq]

Originally Posted by snidely

Chris - I need a little hand holding here. Would is there a Skype client for the BB? And what is a "client"? Is that the same thing as an "app"? Can you recommend a "client" that would work with a BB? Are these "clients" easy to use?
I have an old BB I would use w. this card. It only operates on EDGE - not 3G.

Thanks.

...mike

Yes, with client i mean "App" (I hate the word app so i use the old fashioned ways... hehe).
GadgetKen already provided you with the link.
On EDGE it works OK but not well, the latency of the packets is much higher on EDGE than on 3G.

Chris

[snidely]

Originally Posted by GadgetKen

To get Skype on your Blackberry, try this link. They will send the software to your Blackberry. Other VOIP providers likely have a similar service.

Skype mobile? for BlackBerry® smartphones

Did something like this for an AT&T Tilt I used to own that ran Windows Mobile.

Well, it looks like Skype is now totally locked to Verizon in the U.S.. When I went to their web site they only mention Verizon phones. I tried downloading it to my 3G Blackberry on TMobile and msg. on phone said "Your phone is not supported" Their web site has a msg saying "Windows devices are no longer supported".
Anybody have another provider that has a simple app? I would order this data SIM and give it a try. A Skype like service even based outside the U.S., as long as its in English, altho that might
I'd have to get an overseas number.

...mike

[tux]

abroadband is a postpaid service as far as i know

[powerlifter]

Originally Posted by snidely

Well, it looks like Skype is now totally locked to Verizon in the U.S.. When I went to their web site they only mention Verizon phones. I tried downloading it to my 3G Blackberry on TMobile and msg. on phone said "Your phone is not supported" Their web site has a msg saying "Windows devices are no longer supported".
Anybody have another provider that has a simple app? I would order this data SIM and give it a try. A Skype like service even based outside the U.S., as long as its in English, altho that might
I'd have to get an overseas number.
...mike

I have an E-71 unlocked phone I use T-Mobile, and I have Skype on the phone. I had no problem with downloading from the Skype website. I wonder if it is locked to T-mobile. How would the website know this?

[Bossman]

Skype is definitely not locked to verizon (how can it). I have it on my iphone4 and my nokia E63 and works flawlessly on both.