Skype on 3G
Jan 13, 2009 | 12:05 pm
#2
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There's an application called Fring for iPhones, that can route calls through Skype's network. Reviews appear to be mixed.
I believe it only works over Wifi. However, on a jailbroken phone, there's an app you can install that makes Fring think that it's always on Wi-fi (even when on 3G/EDGE).
I believe it only works over Wifi. However, on a jailbroken phone, there's an app you can install that makes Fring think that it's always on Wi-fi (even when on 3G/EDGE).
Jan 13, 2009 | 12:19 pm
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Depends on the phone. I have the HTC Kaiser (aka AT&T Tilt) and I can use Skype on 3G. I wouldn't recommend the phone though. WM6 leaves a lot to be desired. Skype works fine if you're in one place with a decent signal, but starts being pretty crappy if you want to move around.
Jan 13, 2009 | 12:51 pm
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I have read somewhere recently that Skype has a java mobile client for java enabled phones. I am on my Treo now and will try to find it later today. I think it was just announced last week.
I have read somewhere recently that Skype has a java mobile client for java enabled phones. I am on my Treo now and will try to find it later today. I think it was just announced last week.
Jan 13, 2009 | 1:40 pm
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Fring on Series 60 phones also works over 3G networks, no hack required.
The java app just calls a local phone number which then routes calls over the Skype network.
The java app just calls a local phone number which then routes calls over the Skype network.
Jan 13, 2009 | 3:39 pm
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The Skype phone that's sold by Skype (Belkin I think?) doesn't need a sim card. Just a WiFi connection. The battery life isn't great, and doesn't work too well for receiving calls. It works to make a call in a pinch, as long as you have access to WiFi.
Jan 13, 2009 | 3:50 pm
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Using Skype through Fring is ok at best. I've pretty much stopped using it unless I haven't got a better option available as the time delay is noticeably longer than a Skype client, making conversations frustrating.
Using Skype through Fring is ok at best. I've pretty much stopped using it unless I haven't got a better option available as the time delay is noticeably longer than a Skype client, making conversations frustrating.
Jan 13, 2009 | 5:02 pm
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Here is more info regarding Skype Lite:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2338475,00.asp
"To download the new Skype Lite to LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson phones, users can visit www.skype.com/m using the mobile browser on their phone or www.skype.com/go/mobiledownload from a computer." from the above article
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2338475,00.asp
"To download the new Skype Lite to LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson phones, users can visit www.skype.com/m using the mobile browser on their phone or www.skype.com/go/mobiledownload from a computer." from the above article
Jan 13, 2009 | 7:27 pm
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Using Skype through Fring is ok at best. I've pretty much stopped using it unless I haven't got a better option available as the time delay is noticeably longer than a Skype client, making conversations frustrating.
Using Skype through Fring is ok at best. I've pretty much stopped using it unless I haven't got a better option available as the time delay is noticeably longer than a Skype client, making conversations frustrating.
My experience with Skype through Fring is exactly the same. Not as reliable, more dropped calls, greater delay, poorer quality. But it works in a pinch if you are away from a computer and need to make an international call.