Skype.. Does anyone still use it?

[medusa]

I use it mostly as an alternative to msn, since all of my phone usage is covered by either the free minutes I get on my mobile or my inclusive package with my home phone.

[Pinnacle PAT]

I use it to speak and see the kids, love it

[Saffy]

Yep, to talk to my daughter at Uni and mum in law in Eastbourne and other friends far away.

[PaliRichard]

not 100% sure on this but if the phone connects via a wifi hotspot then you aren't using the mobile network at all and the call should be free or whatever it cost you to connect to the wifi hotspot - a coffee and a bun

 

if you use the phone to connect to the internet via your mobiles data service and use skype over that then you will be charged for the data service

 

if you make a normal call to a skype phone using your mobile it's going to cost at least as much as calling any other phone

 

if you can try turning the phone service off and leave the wifi active then make a short skype call and see if it goes on the bill

 

Thankyou esme

[kittenta]

If I download it onto my mobile is the call free to other Skype users or is there an additional network charge?

 

I've used Skype on the mobile using my internet usage and there is no extra charge. If you are connecting to a hotspot, or don't have inclusive minutes for internet then it will cost you the same as if you were browsing the forum.

 

Just a warning though, using Skype on your mobile kills the battery! Fun though driving along, chatting to someone over the water and not having to pay for it!

 

I have noticed that Skype appear to be having a few problems recently though. Bad connections and losing connections more than usual.

[Agent Orange]

I have only just registered and got myself an account. Only used it once, so far, but hope to use it more in the near future.

[PaliRichard]

I've used Skype on the mobile using my internet usage and there is no extra charge. If you are connecting to a hotspot, or don't have inclusive minutes for internet then it will cost you the same as if you were browsing the forum.

 

Just a warning though, using Skype on your mobile kills the battery! Fun though driving along, chatting to someone over the water and not having to pay for it!

 

I have noticed that Skype appear to be having a few problems recently though. Bad connections and losing connections more than usual.

 

Thanks.

 

Not sure the battery usage will make much difference on y phone anyway, it's rubbish as it is.

[missymoo73]

Yep, I use it to chat to friends. Its on my phone and my lappy. Great little gadget I must say

[kittenta]

Thanks.

 

Not sure the battery usage will make much difference on y phone anyway, it's rubbish as it is.

 

My phone generally last 3 days after a full charge. 30 Minutes of Skype calling and it's gone.

[PaliRichard]

My phone generally last 3 days after a full charge. 30 Minutes of Skype calling and it's gone.

 

ah, might not bother then with the mobile, still going to get it for the laptop though, cheers for the info